In a thrilling semifinal clash at the 2024 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, French tennis sensation Ugo Humbert delivered a masterclass performance, toppling the reigning champion, Daniil Medvedev. The Dubai crowd witnessed an intense battle that left everyone on the edge of their seats.
Match Recap:
- Scoreline: Humbert defeated Medvedev with a score of 7-5, 6-3.
- Aggressive Play: Humbert’s aggressive style of play was on full display. He utilized his sliding lefty serve to perfection, pushing Medvedev wide and creating openings on the court.
- Break Points Saved: Humbert showcased nerves of steel, saving seven out of eight break points he faced.
- Confidence: Riding high on confidence from his earlier title win this year, Humbert expressed his readiness to take on the challenge. “I played the perfect match today,” he said. “One of my best matches. It is never easy to play against Daniil, but I was ready to engage in rallies.”
- Head-to-Head Record: With this victory, Humbert now leads the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series with a 3-1 advantage over Medvedev.
- Final Showdown: Humbert’s triumph sets up an exciting final clash against Alexander Bublik. The Frenchman will aim for his sixth tour-level trophy and a second ATP 500 crown.
Medvedev, competing for the first time since reaching the Australian Open final last month, couldn’t find his rhythm against Humbert. The defending champion had previously lifted the trophy at the ATP 500 in Dubai. However, this time, Humbert’s relentless play denied him a chance to defend his title.
Humbert in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.18 (career-high), the French player has an overall 12-3 win-loss record in 2024. The French player is currently playing in Dubai where he conquered 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 play the world no.23 Alexander Bublik in the final. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now on the main tour.
The French player clinched 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 will 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.
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.4, Daniil played his last match on the 1st of March when he was overcome by world no.18 Ugo Humbert 7-5 6-3 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
Presently, during this year Daniil has achieved a 9-2 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open.
Medvedev will compete next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Ugo Humbert and Daniil Medvedev fought against each other 4 times. Their head to head is 3-1 for Humbert. Previously, the last time they squared off, Ugo Humbert won 7-5 6-3 in the semifinal in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 1st of March 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
