Ugo Humbert has won his sixth title in as many finals, defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. This victory not only marks Humbert's impeccable 100% final win record (6-0 in career ATP finals) but also elevates him to the world #14 ranking, making him a top contender for future ATP Finals. Humbert's journey to the title was highlighted by victories over notable players including Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Hubert Hurkacz, and Daniil Medvedev, the latter of whom he defeated in the semi-finals with scores of 7-5, 6-3. Medvedev still hasn't defended a title, underscoring Humbert's achievement. This win also positions Humbert as the third player in the Open Era to win his first six ATP tour-level finals, joining the ranks of Ernests Gulbis and Martin Klizan. On the other side, Alexander Bublik's performance throughout the tournament, including a comeback in the second set tiebreak against another opponent, has ensured his entry into the top 20 rankings, marking Bublik's top 20 debut.
Top-15 debut for Ugo Humbert next week after his second ATP 500 title ππ #DDFTennis
is Ugo Humbert a realistic Nitto ATP Finals contender in 2024?
Missed the match action in Dubai? Read all about Ugo's triumph here π π https://t.co/xo0dbcmAPn @DDFTennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/2eFMurSPAf
In-form Humbert eases past Bublik to capture Dubai title https://t.co/FNcqNiZ0Gz https://t.co/b1mJYMqJZP
These are the moments that matter the mostπ₯Ήβ₯οΈ Ugo celebrates his 6th title with those that mean the most π«Ά @ddftennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/ApWWB5jxOo
A memorable week for Bubi πͺ @BublikAlexander #DDFTennis https://t.co/8j3dPZyXnW
All smiles after battle π #DDFTennis https://t.co/g3Pf7qoBvr
Gael Monfils β Andy Murray β Hubert Hurkacz β Daniil Medvedev β Alexander Bublik β Not a bad run to the title, hey @HumbertUgo π https://t.co/gXwdMfmVJZ
Ugo Humbert will be world #14 on Monday. Top 5 in the ATP Race. https://t.co/5hC51WBan2
6 finals 6 TITLES π― UGOAT HUMBERT https://t.co/s8LwfbCjlk
ITβS DONE! The 2024 @atptour #DDFTennis Singles Champion @HumbertUgo π https://t.co/18oBp73lPJ
Humbert Mr 100%π Ugo Humbert wins his 6th title out of 6 finals defeating Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-3 at @DDFTennis! INCROYABLE. https://t.co/t2zm04nkE9
DID YOU KNOWβ π«π· Ugo Humbert is now *6-0* in his career in ATP finals. π₯ '20 Auckland π '20 Antwerp π '21 Halle π '23 Metz π '24 Marseille π '24 Dubai π He's just the 3rd man in the Open Era to win his first 6 ATP finals in a row after Ernests Gulbis and Martin Klizan:
A new champion is crowned π Humbert triumphs over Bublik in straight sets with a 6-4 6-3 win π« @DDFTennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/qwwLKftRBp
Up against Alexander Bublik in the @DDFTennis final today, #5 seed Ugo Humbert is bidding to become just the 3rd player in the Open Era to win his first 6 tour-level finals. He would join Ernests Gulbis and Martin Klizan in achieving this feat.
Title in sight. Who takes it home? π #DDFTennis @atptour https://t.co/y5JF5pMvnF
Ugo Humbert will make his top 15 debut on Monday - #14 with a title - #15 if he loses the final Alexander Bublik will make his top 20 debut on Monday - #16 with a title - #19 or #20 if he loses the final
Octopus-mode activated π Bublik's full stretch volley earns the @BetMGM shot of the day! β€΅οΈ https://t.co/r2gRl7C649
The final is set π€© @DDFTennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/7dd7bPu1uT
Dubai awaits a new champion ππ Who will take home the gold tomorrow? #DDFTennis https://t.co/dlLr8yhgvJ
4-3 career vs Top 5 5-0 in ATP finals... Ugo Humbert saves his unplayable best for the best moments.... https://t.co/RNkt0jO9D8
Blown away by that performance from Ugo Humbert to beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3. He describes it as a βperfectβ match. Heβll take his 100% final record (5-0) into tomorrowβs clash with Bublik. Medvedev STILL hasnβt defended a title.
The defending champ is OUT ππͺ π«π· Ugo Humbert moves past Medvedev 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the final in Dubai! #DDFTennis https://t.co/RiEeibRB1w
Ugo Humbert is playing some tennis these days
Sascha stays alive π π°πΏ Bublik fights back to take the second set 7-6(5)! #DDFTennis https://t.co/d30Eu4fjqt
To a decider, we go π @BublikAlexander takes the second 7-6(5). @DDFTennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/0mAFmg6EUu
What a comeback from Bublik in the second set tiebreak.
He's done it again π³ @BublikAlexander the human highlight reel π₯ #DDFTennis https://t.co/12R397VjP4
We've got a good one in store for us π @AndreyRublev97 takes the opener 7-6(4). @DDFTennis | #DDFTennis https://t.co/YGjTyFC3Ra
The angle π @BublikAlexander with some crazy feel off the backhand π₯ #DDFTennis https://t.co/0YKSI0tRx5