This had to happen. After several unsuccessful attempts, Messin Ugo Humbert ended up winning at home. Happy winner of the anniversary edition in 2023, he has since prided himself on being in the 20 best players in the world. Narrative.
Tears of joy, an angry cry… After 1h07 of play, Ugo Humbert can finally enjoy. He ended up beating his demons, those who annihilated him when he set foot on the center court of the Moselle Open until then.
But before arriving at this saving match point, the Mosellan had to work. First against Dominic Thiem in three rounds, then against his Metz friend Harold Mayot, before overcoming the last step before the final, a certain Fabio Fognini, for the irrelevant move.
Opposed to the young Russian Alexander Shevchenko in the final, Ugo Humbert could not miss his chance. Diligent and authoritarian, the Frenchman quickly realized his break opportunities in the first set to win 6-3. During the second round, the exchanges are more contested but the outcome is the same. The crowd's favorite won in two sets and thus won the fourth title of his career, perhaps the most rich in emotions.
A feat all the more impressive as Messin started the year ranked 80th in the world. After a great comeback and this victory on home soil, Ugo Humbert finally ends the 2023 financial year in 20th position in the ATP ranking and with the costume of French number 1.
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