Carlos Alcaraz Suffers Paris Masters Shock As Race For Turin Heats Up
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World number two Carlos Alcaraz admitted he "was not up to the level" of 18th-ranked Ugo Humbert of France who swept to a shock Paris Masters third round victory
World number two Carlos Alcaraz admitted he "was not up to the level" of 18th-ranked Ugo Humbert of France who swept to a shock Paris Masters third round victory over the Spanish superstar on Thursday. Left-handed Humbert came through 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to register his first win over the French Open and Wimbledon champion having lost twice to Alcaraz earlier in 2024. It was a testing evening for Alcaraz who was 0-5 down in the first set before he managed to get on the board.
"It was a very intense match. I started with some doubts about my game. Against a player who attacks whenever he can, who hits very aggressively at the slightest opportunity, it wasn't easy to get into the match," admitted Alcaraz.
"I was not up to the level he displayed. Ugo's performance was really high. The way he hits the ball is incredible."
Humbert, who has two titles from Marseille and Dubai in 2024, said he was "super proud of myself".
"It was a crazy match, a crazy atmosphere."
