Ugo Humbert Stuns Alcaraz at Paris Masters

Frenchman Ugo Humbert achieved a stunning victory over Carlos Alcaraz to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals, thrilling the home crowd. His performance was marked by a strong start and a dramatic final set, while other competitors battled for ATP Finals spots.

In a sensational upset, French tennis player Ugo Humbert harnessed the support of his home crowd to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 at the Paris Masters. Humbert's victory takes him into the quarterfinals of the tournament, marking one of his career-best performances.

The match began with a commanding performance from Humbert, who powered through the first set. Despite Alcaraz's fightback in the second set, it was the Frenchman's resilience in a tightly contested third set that sealed his win. Spectators were on edge as Humbert's brilliant plays kept the momentum on his side.

Beyond Humbert's match, the day's play saw Grigor Dimitrov, Alexander Zverev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas advance, while top-ranked players including Jannik Sinner and champion Djokovic withdrew from the competition, shaking up the draw as the race to the ATP Finals intensifies.

(With inputs from agencies.)