Humbert triumphs in Metz

Final day in Metz

2023 Moselle Open, an ATP 250 tournament, on Hard Indoor, Metz, France, 5 11 November 2023.

Defending champion:

Lorenzo Sonego who defeated Alexander Bublik (7) 7-6(3) 6-2

Final:

Ugo Humbert (4) (France) v Alexander Shevchenko (Russia)

First meeting between the players.

First ATP Tour final for Shevchenko.

Humbert broke in the fourth game of the opening set to lead 3-1.

No more break chances and Humbert took the set 6-3.

Shevchenko saved two break points in game five of set two before holding.

However he was broken in game seven.

Humbert saved a break point in the following game but eventually consolidated for 5-3.

Serving to stay in the match, Shevchenko led 40-15, but was worn down by Humbert.

One match point was saved - not a second and the contest concluded.

Ugo Humbert won 6-3 6-3, to claim his fourth ATP Tour title, and first since Halle in June 2021.

The victory took Humbert to a new career high ranking of #20.