France’s Ugo Humbert has won his second ATP title of the year and for his career with a 6-1, 7-6(4) over Australia’s Alex de Minaur.
The world no. 38 broke his opponent twice in the opening set to comfortably take the opener.
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Humbert had won his first title in Auckland at the start of the year.
“It is one of my biggest wins,” said Humbert. “I am super happy to win my second title this year against a really great player. I was aggressive like the previous matches and I am super happy to do it.”
Humbert escaped defeat in his semifinal match against Britain’s Dan Evans after saving four match points.
Despite losing de Minaur was happy with his performance this week. “This was a very important week for me,” said De Minaur during the trophy ceremony. “I have managed to get back to the level I wanted to play at and play another final, which is great for me. I am very happy with where I am. This is a huge step in the right direction.”
Humbert earned 250 FedEx ATP Rankings points and €30,160. De Minaur collected 150 points and €24,000.
Next week in Vienna de Minaur faces a round one match against world no. 6 Daniil Medvedev from Russia. They are competing in an ATP 500 event with one of the strongest field ever assembled for that level of tournament.
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