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Arthur Fils vs Ugo Humbert Live Stream & Tips - Value on Fils in the Japan Open Final

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 01 Oct 2024

John Eastwood 01 Oct 2024

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Fils has beaten three Top 20 players in Tokyo
Can Humbert avoid an upset in the Japan Open final?
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Arthur Fils has won 6 of his last 7 matches against Top 20 players (Getty)

Arthur Fils vs Ugo Humbert Predictions

Arthur Fils took out top seed Taylor Fritz in the first round and backed up by beating Ben Shelton and Holger Rune. The Frenchman is 0-4 against Ugo Humbert but well placed to overturn that record in Tokyo.

Arthur Fils vs Ugo Humbert Predictions
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HTH
Arthur Fils Stats
Arthur Fils Form
Ugo Humbert Stats
Ugo Humbert Form

Stats

Arthur Fils has won 6 of his last 7 matches against Top 20 players.
Ugo Humbert is 4-0 against Arthur Fils.
Ugo Humbert has lost 5 of his last 6 matches against Top 20 players.

HTH

Ugo Humbert is 4-0 against Arthur Fils.

They have met twice in 2024, Humbert winning 6-3 7-6 in s’Hertogenbosch and 6-2 6-2 in Montreal.

Arthur Fils Stats

Nationality: France

Age: 20 (12 June 2004)

Height: 6'1" (1.85m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 24

Career High: 20 (July 2024)

ATP Tour Titles: 2

2024 ATP Tour Titles: 1

Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

Japan Open Best Result: First Appearance

Arthur Fils Form

Arthur Fils had a solid start to the year and competed in nine events on clay, reaching quarter-finals in Santiago and Barcelona alongside a title win at the Bordeaux Challenger.

The 20-year-old won the title in Hamburg before a first round exit at the Olympics. He went 3-5 on his return to hard courts, early exits in Montreal, Cincinnati and the US Open followed by losing two of three matches at the Davis Cup.

The Frenchman upset top seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the first round in Tokyo. He was down 6-7 when Matteo Berrettini retired before a tough 7-5 6-7 7-6 victory over Ben Shelton.

Fils overcame Holger Rune 7-6 7-6 in the semi-finals, saving 3/4 break points in a match that went over two hours.

Ugo Humbert Stats

Nationality: France

Age: 26 (26 June 1998)

Height: 6'2" (1.88m)

Plays: Left-Handed

World Ranking: 19

Career High: 13 (April 2024)

ATP Tour Titles: 6

2024 ATP Tour Titles: 2

Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

Japan Open Best Result: First Appearance

Ugo Humbert Form

Ugo Humbert is 32-20 this year, winning titles in Marseille and Dubai. He went 5-7 on clay and 5-4 on grass, a semi-final appearance in s’Hertogenbosch his best run on the slow courts.

The 26-year-old has been struggling on hard courts, going out early in Montreal, Cincinnati and the US Open. He gained some confidence at the Davis Cup, defeating Alexei Popyrin before a 6-3 6-3 defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.

The Frenchman had no problems against wildcard Shintaro Mochizuki in his opening match in Tokyo, winning 6-1 6-2 in 76 minutes. He backed up by beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3 6-2 and was leading 7-5 2-1 when Jack Draper retired.

Humbert defeated Tomas Machac 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the semi-finals, winning 62% of his 2nd serves and unable to save one break point.

Verdict

Arthur Fils v Ugo Humbert

Arthur Fils has beaten three Top 20 players in Tokyo but is 0-4 against Ugo Humbert. Records are meant to be broken, my money on Fils in the Japan Open final.

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