The Frenchman defeated Davidovich Fokina in three sets to secure his place in the final of the ATP 250 tournament.
First French title in 2026? Ugo Humbert, victorious this Friday over the Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in three sets (6-3, 5-7, 7-6), will play the match for the title at the ATP 250 in Adelaide. A few days before the start of the Australian Open, where he will face Shelton in the first round, Ugo Humbert is full of confidence. The Frenchman had an excellent start to the season: he eliminated Griekspoor in the round of 16 before leaving Shevchenko no chance in the quarter-final. This Friday, the 36th in the world won against the Spaniard Davidovich Fokina in three sets.
In the first set, Humbert was solid on serve and didn’t concede any break points, winning the set 6-4 quite easily. The second set was more contested: Messin lost his serve at the end of the set. The final set was also close, with both players holding their service commitment until the tie-break. Humbert made the difference in the last points (7-4) to clinch his ticket to the final.
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“It was a great match, to be able to have a great match you need two good players », commented Humbert. “Davidovich had a great match, we fought a great battle with a lot of intensity. There were very close games and opportunities on both sides. I managed to stay calm and positive after losing the second set. Then, towards the end of the match, I was more aggressive and it paid off. I’m super happy with this final, I deserve it. »
In the final, he will meet the Czech Zdeněk Macháč, 35th in the world, winner a little earlier in the day over Paul in three sets. “Macháč played really well against Paul, it’s going to be a big battle, but I’m super happy with this week; there is still a walk to get the cup», added the Frenchman, confident for the last stage of his journey in Adelaide.
