Ugo Humbert lost to the semi-finals of the ‘S-Hétogenbosch tournament. The Frenchman was not able to overthrow the Canadian Gabriel Diallo (6-3, 7-6 (4)).
There will be no tenth career final at ‘S-Hértogenbosch this year for Ugo Humbert and therefore no second title in 2025 (after Marseille). The Frenchman bowed against Gabriel Diallo in the semi-finals in a match where Humbert did not get a break ball. With 25 direct faults (compared to 21) and only 11 winning points, the 20th world player has never been able to worry the Canadian (55th).
He had been expeditious in the quarterfinals – 1h08 against Borges – but did not have arms against Diallo, double partner in this Dutch tournament. The fault of a faulty service in the first set. Only 45 % first ball and a station wagon conceded about the Canadian’s only opportunity after a white game. Diallo unlike French was more efficient at the service-82 % points after his first against 56 % for Humbert-to conclude the first set 6-3. Back to the wall, Humbert nevertheless reacted by regaining his service to save four station wagon balls and offer a tie-break. If the first mini-break is in favor of the left-hander, Diallo takes up the two services of his opponent and goes to victory (7-6 (4)). After eliminating Khachanov in the previous round, Diallo confirms his beautiful tournament and will try to beat Zizou Bergs in the final this Sunday. The Belgian offered himself Reilly Opelka (6-1, 6-4).
For Humbert, the next step is called Halle in Germany with a first round against another left -hander, also Canadian, Denis Shapovalov. The Frenchman is led 3-2 in the confrontations with Shapovalov and remains on a success in 2023 in the 32nd finals of Indian Wells. The surface also changes and the shape. 30th in the world, Shapovalov was eliminated in the first round to Stuttgart by Arthur Rinderknech, who will be opposed to Corentin Moutet in the second round of the Queen’s qualifications.
