In an electrifying showdown at the Paris Masters, French sensation Ugo Humbert stunned world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a nail-biting three-setter! 🇫🇷🔥 The home crowd went wild as Humbert secured a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 victory, marking a monumental moment in his career.
The match kicked off with Humbert dominating the first set, leaving Alcaraz struggling to find his groove. But the Spanish prodigy wasn't going down without a fight! 💪 He roared back in the second set, leveling the scoreboard and setting the stage for an epic finale.
With the atmosphere electric and every point fiercely contested, Humbert harnessed the energy of the Parisian fans to clinch the deciding set. This victory makes him the first French player to defeat a top-five opponent at the Paris tournament since 2019 — talk about making history! 🏆
Elsewhere in the tournament, third-seeded Alexander Zverev overcame a hiccup to defeat France's Arthur Fils 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The Aussie duo also shined, with Alex de Minaur rallying past Jack Draper and Jordan Thompson edging out Adrian Mannarino. However, it wasn't all smiles for Australia as Alexei Popyrin fell to Karen Khachanov.
Danish dynamo Holger Rune had to dig deep against lucky loser Arthur Cazaux, who stepped in for world No. 1 Jannik Sinner after he withdrew due to illness. Rune battled back from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, keeping his Paris dreams alive! 🇩🇰✨
The Paris Masters continues to deliver unforgettable moments and surprises — who's next to shake up the court? Stay tuned! 🎾🌟
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Home favorite Humbert upsets No. 2 seed Alcaraz at Paris Masters
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