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Humbert survives Van de Zandschulp on his Paris return and stays on course for an Alcaraz rematch

The Frenchman, a finalist in 2024, beat Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-3 in 2 hours and 38 minutes to close Monday’s night session and stay on course for a third-round meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:40 PM

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Ugo Humbert defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-3 at the Rolex Paris Masters.
The first-round match lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes to conclude Monday's night session.
Humbert will face either 14th seed Brandon Nakashima or Matteo Berrettini in the second round.

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Ugo Humbert defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-3 in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters on Monday night. The match lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes to close the evening session at Paris - La Défense.

The world No. 38 Frenchman advances to face either Brandon Nakashima or Matteo Berrettini in the second round. The victory keeps Humbert on track for a potential third-round meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Humbert survives Van de Zandschulp on his Paris return and stays on course for an Alcaraz rematch

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