We were even surprised here by the choice of Ugo Humbert. Indeed, the Mosellan had accepted an invitation to Orléans while at the same time it was withdrawing from Indian Wells (from October 7 to 17).
We are not going to say that the facts prove us right but his defeat yesterday against Quentin Halys (6-7 (14), 4-6) is not good news. This is also the 12e in the first round this year when he has played 22 tournaments.
25e worldwide, 38e and first tricolor in the Race, Ugo Humbert has a capital of 950 points with in particular his great success in Halle (500 points), he presents this Wednesday morning a record of 19 victories for 20 defeats.
His season is therefore more than eventful and his Californian impasse is still quite inexplicable except for wanting not to cut with the indoor season where his game should wreak havoc given the quality of his arm and his timing.
We therefore hope for a reaction in Antwerp, Vienna, Bercy, unless he tries another “experiment” in a Challenger by then …
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 09:17
