Ugo Humbert finally knows what the joy of beating Andy Murray feels like. During their first two confrontations, in 2019 in Antwerp and in 2021, in Metz, the Frenchman lost in three sets. On Wednesday, Ugo Humbert, the French number 1, opened his account during the second round of the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai.
Facing the Scotsman, who seemed physically handicapped and kept touching his thighs during the match, Humbert served very well with no break points conceded. The Frenchman had a magnificent match (6-2, 6-4), with many winning shots, notably with his cross-court forehand which greatly bothered Andy Murray.
“I was calm, I knew what I had to do, I implemented it”
“It’s a great match,” he declared a few seconds after his convincing success. I am very happy with my level. It’s never easy to play against him. I’m working to be a lot more consistent, I have a lot of confidence. I was calm, I knew what I had to do, I implemented it. »
Winner in the first round of Gaël Monfils, Humbert therefore qualifies for the 25th quarter-final of his career. He will face the winner of the match between the Pole Hurkacz and the Australian O’Connell.
2024-02-28 14:04:42
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