Ugo Humbert, born on June 26, 1998, in Metz, France, is a professional tennis player.
He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 13 on April 15, 2024, and has won six ATP Tour singles titles.
Humbert made his Grand Slam debut in 2018 and reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2019.
He is ranked No. 14 and has a career prize money total of approximately $8.5 million. He plays left-handed and stands 6 feet 2 inches tall.
Siblings
Ugo has one sibling, a sister named Léa Humbert.
She is involved in the family business, managing their butcher shop in Metz, France, which has been operating since 1922.
Ugo has expressed a strong bond with his family, highlighting their support throughout his tennis career.
Career
Humbert began his journey in tennis at the age of five, influenced by his family, particularly his father, who played the sport recreationally.
As a junior player, he demonstrated significant promise, achieving notable results that paved the way for his transition to professional tennis.
In 2016, Humbert turned professional and started participating in various Futures and Challenger tournaments to gain experience and improve his ranking.
His ATP Tour debut came in 2018 at the US Open, where he won his first-round match against fellow Frenchman Maxime Janvier.
Humbert’s breakthrough year was 2019 when he made headlines by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon.
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He delivered an impressive performance by defeating rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime before facing world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the next round.
In January 2020, Humbert achieved a major milestone by winning his first ATP title at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
He defeated fellow Frenchman Benoît Paire in the final, becoming the youngest French player to win an ATP title since Richard Gasquet.
Throughout 2020, he continued to climb the rankings, demonstrating his talent on both hard and clay courts.
His aggressive left-handed playing style and strong serving contributed to his success during this period.
Over the following years, from 2021 to 2023, Humbert established himself as a consistent performer on the ATP Tour.
He participated in major events such as the French Open and US Open, gradually solidifying his position within the ATP Top 50.
By 2023, he had accumulated several titles on the tour, showcasing his versatility across different surfaces.
In April 2024, Humbert reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 13, reflecting his hard work and dedication to improving his game.
Known for his powerful left-handed serve and aggressive baseline play, he has garnered praise for his shot-making ability and athleticism on the court.
Accolades
Humbert has won six ATP singles titles, including notable victories at the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships and the 2024 Open 13 Provence.
He is recognized for his remarkable achievement of winning his first six ATP titles in as many finals, a feat accomplished by only two other players in the Open Era.
Humbert’s best Grand Slam performance came at Wimbledon in 2019 and 2024, where he reached the fourth round.
Additionally, he attained a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 13 on April 15, 2024, and was a runner-up at the 2024 Paris Masters.
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