During the press conference following his semi-final win against Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Tennis Championships, Ugo Humbert expressed gratitude for the crowd’s support. Humbert discussed his strategy against Medvedev, including serving as a lefty and using slices to make him play outside the court. He also shared his recent successes and injuries, expressing confidence in his ability to perform well in Masters events and Grand Slams.
Despite the upcoming final against a top-ranked opponent, Humbert remained optimistic, citing his positive head-to-head record against top five players. Throughout the intense match, Humbert emphasized the importance of mental focus and the role the crowd played in helping him stay motivated.
Humbert in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.18 (career-high), Humbert achieved a composed 12-3 win-loss record in 2024. The French player is playing in Dubai where he toppled the world no.54 Gael Monfils 4-6 6-3 6-3, the world no.67 Andy Murray 6-2 6-4, the world no.8 Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 7-68 6-3 and the world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3.
Ugo Humbert will fight against the world no.23 Alexander Bublik in the final on Saturday at 7:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. They have never played each other up to now on the main tour.
Humbert has won 1 title in 2024 in Marseille.
The French player won 5 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Humbert is scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Bublik in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.23, Bublik owns a compiled 13-4 match record in 2024. Alexander is currently having a run in Dubai where he toppled the world no.65 Tomas Machac 2-6 6-3 7-65, the world no.28 Tallon Griekspoor 7-68 7-62, the world no.36 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 4-1 ret. and the world no.5 Andrey Rublev 6-74 7-65 6-5 def..
Alexander Bublik will play the world no.18 Ugo Humbert in the final on Saturday at 7:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. They have never played each other so far on the main tour.
Bublik has won 1 title in 2024 in Montpellier.
Alexander won 4 titles in his career: 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Bublik is scheduled to compete next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Ugo Humbert and Alexander Bublik have never fought against each other.
