Ugo Humbert became champion in Marseille and is getting closer to the top 10

Ugo Humbert (No. 17 of the ATP World ranking) Champion shouted again. The 26 -year -old French defeated in the grand final of the ATP 250 Marseille to Serbian Hamad Medjedovic (No. 96) By 7-6 (4) and 6-4 and obtained a new ATP title for its showcases.

For the Marsellés champion, this is his second trophy in the most important port city in the Gallic country. In 2024 he had also shouted champion, but defeating Grigor Dimitrov (6-4 and 6-3). In this way it accumulates a total of 17 victories and only three losses in this contest, being one of the most successful players in their history.

In general, Ubert reached the seven ATP titles. In addition to the two mentioned in Marseille, we must add those obtained in Auckland (2020), Antwerp (2020), Halle (2021), Metz (2023) and Dubai (2024).

However, the best news for him has to do with the ATP world ranking. Thanks to the triumph in his land, Ugo will be the new number 14 of the ranks. In this way, it was very close to getting entrance to Top 10. Above him are only: Ben Shelton (13th, 2930 pts), Holger Rune (12 °, 2970 pts), Stefanos Tsitsipas (11th, 3095 pts) and Andrey Rublev (10 °, 3220 pts).

The next tournament to continue adding will be the ATP 500 from Dohawhich will begin this next Monday, February 17. In this contest he will have a very hard challenge since they participate there Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Miñaur, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev as star figures. Anyway, Umbert will have a first step before thinking about them: Nuno Borges. Can you extend your streak?