The title is honorary but Ugo Humbert and Adrian Mannarino competed remotely for the place of French No. 1 during this last week of the year on the ATP circuit (only the Masters remains to be played). Messin, who had a few points ahead of the starting line, only had to hold off his compatriot to keep this seat at the end of this 2023 season.
Mannarino set the bar high by winning in Sofia, but Humbert responded perfectly by winning the title in Metz. It is he who ends the year in this position. Bonus, and this is undoubtedly the most significant, he will enter the Top 20 on Monday for the first time in his career (in 20th place). Mannarino will be 22nd, best ranking equal.
Adrian Mannarino: “The best way to end the year”
