Ugo Humbert is the most recent player to criticize the ATP for the current tennis schedule, claiming that the physical demands of competing so frequently put players at risk for injuries.
With a 3-1 victory over Denis Shapovalov in the competition’s opening round, the Frenchman is now vying for glory at UTS Frankfurt. In addition, Humbert gained a point in the All-Star Game, which significantly increased his chances of making it to the UTS Grand Final.
Despite any such challenging few months, the 26-year-old will be sure that he can accomplish this feat. Humbert recently discussed his dissatisfaction with the ATP’s current schedule and how it affects his performances in an interview with Tennis Majors.
Asked for his views on the ATP’s calendar, he said: “They never go in the players’ direction. I’m sorry, but I think that, already, the biggest bulls*** is to have put the Masters 1000 over two weeks. It’s tiring. And they tell us that we earn more money but it’s not true; we have twice as many expenses. There are a lot more guys who get injured too. Even to follow on TV, I think it’s not even worth it; you don’t understand who’s playing when, etc. All that, it’s just a question of money, but that’s not all there is to it.”
Humbert continued by questioning world champion Jannik Sinner’s recent remarks regarding players’ ability to skip competitions if they aren’t in the top rankings.
He added: “I hear some, like Jannik Sinner, who say that you can choose not to play. When you are 50th or 60th in the world, you try to play as much as possible to move up the rankings. We need to review things and try to condense more because, in the current state, it is tiring. After a while, it is not possible.”
Ugo Humbert in 2024
Ranked world no.16, Humbert played his last match on the 8th of October when he lost to world no.41 Gael Monfils 7-6(7) 2-6 6-1 in the 3rd round in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this year the French player has managed to achieve an overall 33-22 win-loss record. Ugo has won 2 titles in 2024 in Marseille and Dubai. Ugo was the finalist in Tokyo.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
At present, during this year Jannik achieved a composed 65-6 match record. Sinner clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Ugo Humbert and Jannik Sinner faced off only twice. Their actual head to head record is 1-1. Before, the last time they played each other, Jannik Sinner won 6-2 6-4 in the 1st round in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) in May 2021.
Here the video highlights.
Ugo Humbert in 2024
Currently ranked no.16, the French player played his last match on the 8th of October when he was defeated by world no.41 Gael Monfils 7-6(7) 2-6 6-1 in the 3rd round in Shanghai (draw).
Until now, during this year the French player has achieved a compiled 33-22 win-loss record. Humbert has won 2 titles in 2024 in Marseille and Dubai. Humbert reached the final in Tokyo.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of October when he defeated world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Italian achieved a compiled 65-6 match record. Jannik conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik got to the final in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Ugo Humbert and Jannik Sinner clashed against each other only 2 times. Their current record is 1-1. Previously, the last time they squared off, Jannik Sinner won 6-2 6-4 in the 1st round in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) in May 2021.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
