From the draw, French observers anticipated a potential shock in the third round of the Australian Open between the two best current French players: Ugo Humbert (14e world) and Arthur Fils (21e world).
The two players having held their place, the 100% French clash will indeed take place on Friday. The two men will meet for the first time since their final in Tokyo, where the younger of the two, Arthur Fils, won his first duel in four matches against Ugo Humbert.
The winner could meet world number 2 Alexander Zverev in the round of 16.
Published on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.