France’s first Masters 1000 semi-finalist since 2019, Ugo Humbert takes on Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the furnace of Bercy.
Humbert loses his set again (4-5)
He makes far too many errors and is punished. Four unforced errors on almost innocuous balls and his back is against the wall. The Russian serves to win the set.
Khachanov holds on (4-4)
He relies on his serve to close the gap on Humbert. Khachanov is still having trouble with his forehands, but is doing his best to stay in the game.
An ace to conclude (4-3)
Another fine outside serve that the Russian can’t hit. Humbert leads and takes advantage of his opponent’s lack of forehand strokes to take the lead.
Humbert back on track (3-3)
His stroke of luck came to fruition. With a super straightforward forehand, the Tricolore outwits the Russian to pull level at 3-3.
Humbert takes an unusual break point (2-3, 40-30)
A stroke of luck for Humbert, as his return ball takes a false bounce in the Russian’s court and hits the frame of his racket.
Humbert breaks (2-3)
Not in the mood, too tense, Ugo Humbert doesn’t let up and makes one unforced error after another into the net. He loses his set.
Khachanov’s pain keeps him in the game (2-2)
Two break points to spare, that’s what the Russian had to do before winning his second game. Humbert strikes hard and takes the game to his feet, holding on by a whisker.
The game resumes
Once the emergency services have intervened, the game can resume as normal.
Game interrupted
Illness in the stands. Security and a doctor come to a spectator who appears to be affected. Play is temporarily halted.
First break point saved by the Russian (2-1, 40-40)
It’s a shame… Humbert didn’t dare press his shots and was punished by his opponent. Khachanov saves the first break point with a powerful backhand forehand.
Two beautiful points won by Humbert (2-1, 30-0)
On Khachanov’s serve, the Tricolore takes advantage of second balls to attack his opponent. A choice that pays off, the Russian’s first hot moment.
Quieter game (2-1)
This one was much simpler. The Frenchman managed to break his opponent when the rally began.
Khachanov closes the gap (1-1)
Quiet game for Khachanov. Two first serve winners, a straightforward error from the Frenchman and an easy ball to finish to come back to 1-1 with no problem.
The first game for Humbert (1-0)
Tense, the Tricolore relies on his excellent serve to win this important first game. Ugo Humbert had to save a break point.
First rally for Khachanov (0-0, 15-30)
Nice first battle in the diagonals, the Russian makes the extra stroke. The Frenchman sees his backhand stay in the net.
Here we go
Ugo Humbert begins the match on serve.
Zverev has qualified for the final
Alexander Zverev made it through to the final of the Rolex Paris Masters, defeating Denmark’s Holger Rune in two sets (6-3, 7-6). The world number 3 will face the winner of tomorrow’s match.
With his success, Zverev will be back in second place in the ATP rankings on Monday.
Stephanie Lecocq / REUTERS
Both players enter
To a standing ovation from the audience, Ugo Humbert enters the course followed by the Russian Khachanov.
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