Frustration is brewing among tennis players regarding the demanding ATP schedule, and Ugo Humbert has joined the chorus of dissenting voices. Humbert expressed his exhaustion from competing year-round with only a month-long break, emphasizing the toll this relentless pace takes on players. While Jannik Sinner recently suggested that players should feel free to skip tournaments if the calendar becomes overwhelming, Humbert strongly disagrees. He argues that for lower-ranked players, participating in every event is crucial for earning ranking points and improving their standings. “When you are ranked 50 or 60 in the world, you try to play as much as you can to climb in the rankings,” Humbert stated.
Humbert’s critique extends to the ATP’s prioritization of profit over player well-being. He believes that the current tournament structure neglects the physical and mental health of athletes, leading to injuries from overexertion. He specifically highlighted the challenges posed by the Masters 1000 events, calling them the “biggest nonsense” due to their grueling two-week format. For Humbert, these tournaments contribute to an already taxing schedule that leaves players fatigued and at risk of injury.
Moreover, Humbert raised concerns about fan awareness of the players’ struggles, suggesting that audiences may not fully grasp the implications of such an intense calendar. He believes that changes are needed to create a more sustainable schedule that considers the well-being of players rather than just financial gains. As the debate continues, Humbert’s candid remarks shed light on the growing frustrations within the tennis community regarding the ATP’s current approach to tournament scheduling.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Italian 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 the moment, during this season Sinner has managed to achieve a composed 65-6 match record. Jannik conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner was the runner-up in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Ugo Humbert in 2024
Ranked no.16, Ugo played his last match on the 23rd
of October when he was defeated by world no.54 David Goffin 3-6 6-1 7-6(7) in the 2nd round in Basel (draw).Until now, during this year Humbert has managed to achieve a 34-23 match record. The French player conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Marseille and Dubai. Ugo was the runner-up in Tokyo.
Jannik Sinner and Ugo Humbert faced off just twice. Their head to head is 1-1. 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.In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Jannik Sinner and Ugo Humbert |
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
This season Sinner achieved an overall 65-6 match record. The Italian has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. The Italian was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner will 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 in 2024
Ranked world no.16, the French player played his last match on the 23rd of October when he was defeated by world no.54 David Goffin 3-6 6-1 7-6(7) in the 2nd round in Basel (draw).
This year the French player achieved a composed 34-23 win-loss record. The French player clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Marseille and Dubai. Humbert reached the final in Tokyo.
Jannik Sinner and Ugo Humbert played each other just twice. Their head to head 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.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Jannik Sinner and Ugo Humbert |
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