DIRECT. Rolex Paris Masters: Humbert drops the first set of his semi-final in the tie-break against Khachanov

The Russian pushes Humbert with his forehand. Second set point!

The Russian sent a forehand cachou on his set point, while the Frenchman was not at his best. The two players give each other gifts… 6-6!

The Russian wins a 4th point in a row thanks to a huge forehand. The first set point is for him!

Humbert lost his two serves in advance due to a double fault and a backhand released too quickly. 5-4.

Sublime long forehand for Humbert who takes a point on Khachanov's serve. 4-2!

The Frenchman performs a demonstration on the forehand side to return to 2-2 in this tie-break. A winning service and Humbert takes the lead at 3-2.

Khachanov remained solid on his last service game of the set. The two men will meet in a tie-break.

The Frenchman attacks forward and pushes the Russian to try a backhand pass that is too hard. 0-15.

Ugo Humbert raises the point to the public and he is right. The Frenchman keeps his throw-in and gets back in front at the end of the first round. This time, the pressure will be on the Russian's shoulders!

On a very long rally, the Frenchman pushes the Russian to make a mistake and once again takes the Russian into play at the best moment. 5-5.

15-40. The Frenchman moves the Russian very well at the start of the game and can hope to once again pick up the score at the best time. Two break balls!

The Frenchman performs a catastrophic game on his serve. Four unforced errors and here is the Russian who will serve to win the first round.

The Frenchman trailed 15-40 on his serve after a big forehand error.

Another tie game, but the Russian escapes without needing to save a single break point.

Symbol of this slightly crazy start to the match, but disappointing in the level of play. In less than 8 games, the two players have already committed 13 unforced errors each…

Phew of relief for the Frenchman. On an ace, he can encourage himself. Humbert has erased his break and is back in the lead in this semi-final!

What a disjointed start to the match between the two men! While the Frenchman was leading 40-15 on his serve, he was surprised with a forehand then on the volley and the Russian tied the match again.

On a stroke of luck at 30-30, the Frenchman gets an opportunity to come back and resume the opponent's service. It's done by letting out a cry of rage!

Humbert makes a completely lucky return which gives spin to the ball. Enough to embarrass the Russian who is completely confused. Break ball in stride!

The Frenchman is feverish at the start of the match. Another stupid foul, this time on the backhand side, and the first break of the match for the Russian.

The Frenchman commits three big mistakes on the forehand side in this game. Humbert is tense and Khachanov has a break point!

The Russian saves a second break point on an ace after this little stoppage in play. Khachanov gets back to 2-2.

After a four-minute stoppage, the semi-final will be able to continue its course. The affected spectator left standing.

The match was interrupted for a few moments due to discomfort in the audience. Rescuers rushed to the scene.

Khachanov cracks again on the backhand side. First break opportunity for the Frenchman!

0-30 on Khachanov's serve! The Frenchman, incisive on the backhand side, makes the Russian bend in the exchange.

The Russian has won his last 11 matches against French players in France. Terrifying!

The French number 1 adjusted the sights on the serve to hurt the Russian more. Second game much simpler. 2-1!

Exchange of good practices between the two players. After bothering him with his left-handed serve, Humbert found himself in difficulty facing Khachanov's sliced ​​serve. The Russian didn't need to force himself to win his first game.

The 26-year-old Frenchman saved a break point but still kept his throw in play. Solid!

The Frenchman commits a double fault and is already forced to save a break point thanks to his first ball, and a service from the corridor.

The semi-final between Ugo Humbert and Karen Khachanov has started. The Frenchman is serving and will try to take the lead in this first round!

Russia's Karen Khachanov won the toss and elected to receive.

No debate necessarily. On the applause meter, it is definitely Ugo Humbert who is causing the most noise in an already very hot Bercy!

Alexander Zverev dominated in two sets (6-3, 7-6) the Dane Holger Rune, winner of the 2022 edition. A little losing momentum since the end of the US Open, the world No. 3 will run , Sunday, a first coronation at Bercy after being defeated in the final by Daniil Medvedev during the 2020 edition.

If successful against Khachanov, Ugo Humbert will qualify for the 8th final of his career. Very comfortable at this stage of the competition, the 18th player in the world won six of his seven Sunday meetings.

The semi-final between Ugo Humbert and Karen Khachanov will take place from 4:30 p.m. on Center Court.

Welcome to the live dedicated to Ugo Humbert's semi-final at the Rolex Paris Masters. The Frenchman faces Karen Khachanov for his first half in Masters 1000.