Zverev has made a strong start in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam trophy.
Quietly but steadily, Alexander Zverev is making rapid strides at the Australian Open 2025, winning his first three rounds without much fuss. The German hasn’t dropped a set yet, and while the spotlight has been on the other star-studded men’s singles players, Zverev is looking good with every passing match.
Jacob Fearnley who had a good run in the competition until the third round, fell to the second seed 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The Australian Open now heads to the business end of the tournament, and the players who can hold their nerve under pressure are likely to prevail.
Match details
- Tournament: Australian Open 2025
- Stage: Round-four
- Date: January 19
- Venue: John Cain Arena, Melbourne
- Surface: Hard Court (Outdoor)
Preview
Zverev cruised past Lucas Pouille, Pedro Martínez and Fearnley in his initial rounds, in straight sets, and will now face Ugo Humbert in the round of 16. Humbert will be Zverev’s first battle against a top 15 player in this competition so far.
Ugo Humbert beat Matteo Gigante, Hady Habib in the first two rounds comfortably and battled it out with fellow countrymen, Arthur Fils in round three. After dropping the opening set, Humbert rallied to win the next two. Unfortunately, Fils was forced to retire due to injury, sealing the 26-year-old’s place in the next round.
Prior to the Australian Open, Humbert’s last appearance was at the Paris Masters where he lost to Zverev in the finals. The 14th seed has been one of the improving players of the ATP circuit but has not managed to get past the German on the last two occasions, giving the Tokyo Olympic Gold medalist a definite advantage.
Form
Alexander Zverev: W-W-W-L-W
Ugo Humbert: W-W-W-L-W
Head-to-head record
Matches: 1
Alexander Zverev: 1
-Ugo Humbert: 0
Zverev and Humbert have met thrice in the past, with their last encounter being at the Paris Masters, with the German winning the clash in a convincing fashion 6-2 6-2.
Stats
Alexander Zverev
- Zverev reached the last four at the Australian Open last season.
- Zverev is 28-9 in Melbourne.
- Zverev is ranked second currently.
- Zverev has a 75% winning rate on hard courts over the last 52 weeks.
Ugo Humbert
- Humbert reached the third round at the Australian Open last season.
- Humbert is 8-6 in Melbourne.
- Humbert is ranked fourteenth currently.
- Humbert has a 68% winning rate on hard courts over the last 52 weeks.
Alexander Zverev vs Ugo Humbert Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Humbert -550, Zverev +430
- Spread: Humbert -5.5 (1.95), Zverev +5.5 (1.95)
- Total sets: Over 2.10 (-19.5), Under 1.87 (+19.5)
Match prediction
Zverev is ranked second currently and is expected to make the top four given his easy draw due to a high ranking. While Humbert has fared well in the event so far, Zverev’s strong serving and blazing forehands can be tough to deal with. With eyes set on a maiden Grand Slam major, the German will aim to make short work of the Frenchman to confirm his spot in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025.
Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in four sets.
Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Alexander Zverev vs Ugo Humbert, fourth-round match at Australian Open 2025?
Indian viewers can tune in to the 2025 Australian Open for the fourth round between Alexander Zverev and Ugo Humbert on the Sony Network and their streaming service, SonyLiv. Viewers in the UK can watch the marquee tournament live on Eurosport and streaming partner Discovery Plus. ESPN and Tennis Channel will be broadcasting the tournament in the US along with streaming partners ESPN+ and Fubo.
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