Ugo Humbert clinches maiden title in Auckland

Auckland: Ugo Humbert cemented his status as a player to watch for years to come, clinching his first ATP Tour title on Saturday with a thrilling 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(5) win over fifth seed and fellow Frenchman Benoit Paire at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

The 21-year-old became the first Frenchman to take the title at this event. He continued to improve with each match this week, ousting second-seeded Canadian Denis Shapovalov and fourth-seeded John Isner en route to reaching the championship match.

”It’s a tournament of revenge because I've lost to four of the five players I played this week,” Humbert joked. “It’s a great improvement for me and I couldn’t dream of a better beginning for the season.” Agencies

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