Ugo Humbert Clinches ATP 500 Title at 32nd Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI – Ugo Humbert displayed a remarkable performance to defeat Alexander Bublik and secure the ATP 500 victory at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The French No5 seed showcased his dominance by defeating Bublik in straight sets, capping off an impressive week on the court.
A Stellar Performance by Humbert
Humbert, now achieving a career-high World No14 ranking, has now won six titles in six ATP finals. The 25-year-old left-hander exhibited his powerful forehands and precise double-handed backhands to overpower Bublik. Humbert’s journey to the final involved victories against top-ranked players such as Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Hubert Hurkacz, and Daniil Medvedev.
A Decisive Victory
After a closely contested first set, Humbert secured a crucial break in the 10th game to claim the set 6-4. In the second set, Bublik kept the pressure on with his impressive shots, but Humbert remained calm and took control, eventually winning the match with his dominant serve on his second Championship point.
“I played a fantastic level all through the week, but it was not easy,” Humbert said after his victory. “I really don’t know how I stayed calm. I have too much respect for [Bublik], he’s such a nice guy on and off the court, and congratulations to him on a great start to the year.”
Promising Future for Bublik
Despite his defeat, Bublik remained positive and expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the tournament in the future. “This week has had almost everything for me, and I can’t wait to come back here again in 2025,” he said. Bublik received the runner-up prize of US$ 296,000.
Doubles Final
In the men’s doubles final, Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands and Jan-Lennard Struff from Germany emerged victorious, narrowly defeating Ivan Dodig from Croatia and Austin Krajicek from the USA. Griekspoor and Struff claimed the maiden Dubai doubles title after a thrilling match that ended with a super tiebreak.
A Memorable Tournament
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has once again provided fans with unforgettable moments on and off the court. Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, expressed his congratulations to the winners and gratitude to all the players, officials, and fans who contributed to the success of the tournament.
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