ATP Paris Bercy: Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020

ATP Paris Bercy: Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020
Casper Ruud, Ugo Humbert

The opening round clash at the ATP 1000 in Paris is scheduled between Casper Ruud and Ugo Humbert who are both unseeded at the Bercy tour. They are in the draw’s bottom and the winner will play Stefanos Tsitsipas, the second seed. Humbert will enjoy the local support playing at home.

Match Details:

  • Date: 2nd November 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Paris Bercy 2020
  • Match: Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert
  • Venue: Paris, France
  • Category: ATP 1000
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. €3,151,145

Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert: Match Preview

Ugo Humbert

Casper Ruud holds a word rank of 27 and the young star from Norway is carrying the flag of his nation as he made his first 1000 Masters semi-finals of the 2020 Italian Open. However, his form at the hardcourt post that has been disappointing. Ruud lost the Forte Village Sardegna in the Round of 16. At the following event in Vienna, he lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets 7-6(2), 6-3.

Ugo Humbert the Frenchman played the St. Petersburg Open and lost the round of 16 to Andrey Rublev by 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. The following tournament in European Open saw Hubert reach the finals before bowing out to Alex De Minaur in two sets, 6-1, 7-6(4). The hardcourt form has been excellent for the Frenchman as he steps into the arena for Paris Masters.

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Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert: Head to Head

Casper Ruud

The duo has faced off twice before. Casper Ruud and Ugo Humbert have both won one match each in the previous two clashes. The duo met this year in New Zealand in a round of 32 as Humbert won 7-6 (3), 2-6,6-3. The next clash was at Hamburg, Germany where Ruud defeated Humbert in the quarterfinals 7-3, 3-6, 6-1. The head-to-head stands at 1-1. With their clash at Paris Masters, one of them will lead the head to head.

Casper Ruud vs Ugo Humbert: Match Prediction

Ugo Humbert

The match will be a critical clash for Ruud and Humbert. While Ruud has 1 title in 2020, Humbert has won 2 in the year. The duo has enjoyed their best season in 2020. At the Rolex Masters, they will be facing in the opening round and making way to set up a clash with Tsitsipas. Ruud has been away from his touch at hard courts and thus, Humbert will carry forth his momentum to defeat Ruud.

Match Prediction: Ugo Humbert wins in two sets.

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