Alexander Zverev put on a clinical performance to win the Rolex Paris Masters, while young American Alex Michelsen impressed in his first-round match at the Moselle Open. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights from Paris and Metz.
Zverev Cruises to Rolex Paris Masters Title
Alexander Zverev of Germany secured his seventh ATP Masters 1000 title in dominant fashion, defeating France’s Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in just 76 minutes at the Rolex Paris Masters. Zverev’s powerful and precise game overwhelmed the home favorite, who struggled to keep up.
Zverev, the tournament’s third seed, produced an impressive 15 winners to just nine unforced errors, in contrast to Humbert’s 12 winners and 25 unforced errors. His serve was a major weapon, as he won 91% of points on his first serve and 79% on his second, never facing a break point and conceding only five points on serve throughout the match.
The win marks Zverev’s 23rd career ATP Tour title and serves as a testament to his remarkable comeback journey. “It was not 100 percent guaranteed that I would be back at this level after Roland Garros two years ago,” said Zverev, reflecting on his severe ankle injury. “To win this title here in Paris means the world to me.” He added that neutralizing the crowd’s energy was crucial to his victory: “I had to take that away early, and I did, so I’m happy about that.”
Humbert’s Strong Run Ends in Final
Despite the loss, Ugo Humbert had a memorable week, becoming the first Frenchman to reach the Paris final since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2011. His gritty three-set semifinal win over Karen Khachanov had the Paris crowd behind him, but the fatigue from that battle seemed to linger into the final. “It was a beautiful week, despite my defeat today,” Humbert said. “He was stronger than me in every aspect of tennis.”
Humbert’s run in Paris will propel him to No. 14 in the ATP rankings, a career milestone. “To have my family and team with me the whole week has been incredible,” he reflected, emphasizing the importance of their support.
With his Paris triumph, Zverev will head into the Nitto ATP Finals as the second seed, looking to cap off his season on a high note.
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Moselle Open: Michelsen Dominates in First-Round Win
At the Moselle Open in Metz, France, eighth-seeded Alex Michelsen of the United States made a strong start, defeating French wild card Harold Mayot 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. Michelsen, a rising star from Southern California, was dominant on serve, hitting seven aces and saving all nine break points he faced. His victory sets the tone for a promising campaign in Metz.
Meanwhile, Corentin Moutet delighted the home crowd by advancing to the second round after Sumit Nagal retired with an injury. Moutet was leading 7-5, 4-0 when Nagal was forced to withdraw, ensuring that French hopes remained alive in the tournament.
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