Carlos Alcaraz exited the Paris Masters unexpectedly after a tense three-set battle against French player Ugo Humbert, who triumphed 6-1, 3-6, 7-5. Alcaraz’s slow start saw him lose the first set heavily, but he rallied in the second before Humbert edged him out in the decider, thrilling the home crowd in Paris. Despite some recent achievements, including a standout performance at the China Open, Alcaraz has had some challenging moments, as seen in his recent Shanghai Masters defeat.
Following his loss, Alcaraz noted he was struggling with form and fitness, stating he “didn’t feel well” and might need time to recover fully. This result adds another challenge as he prepares for the ATP Finals, highlighting the physical demands of the season for the former world No.
Carlos Alcaraz’s surprising early exit from the 2024 Paris Masters came after a tense three-set match against French player Ugo Humbert, who thrilled the home crowd with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 win. Alcaraz, ranked No. 2, struggled to find rhythm in the match, especially in the first set, where he only managed to win one game. Despite fighting back in the second set, he ultimately fell in the decider as Humbert capitalized on crucial moments, particularly with the support of an enthusiastic Parisian crowd that added intensity to the atmosphere.
After the match, Alcaraz expressed frustration with the court conditions and noted that he felt somewhat off his usual level of play. This marks a challenging end to the season for Alcaraz, who also had recent struggles at the Shanghai Masters, making him eager to regroup before the upcoming ATP Finals. Humbert, meanwhile, celebrated one of the biggest victories of his career and moves forward to the quarterfinals, adding to his impressive record on home soil this season
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