ALCARAZ COMES UP SHORT

World No. 2 says he isn't 'up to the level' of Humbert in Paris Masters last-16 loss

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PARIS - World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz admitted that he was "not up to the level" of France's 18th-ranked Ugo Humbert, who swept to a shock Paris Masters third-round victory over the Spanish superstar on Oct 31.

The left-hander came through 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to register his first win over the French Open and Wimbledon champion, having lost twice to Alcaraz earlier in 2024.

It was a testing evening for the Spaniard, who was 0-5 down in the first set before he managed to get on the board.

"It was a very intense match. I started with some doubts about my game," admitted Alcaraz.

"Against a player who attacks whenever he can, who hits very aggressively at the slightest opportunity, it wasn't easy to get into the match.

"I was not up to the level he displayed. Ugo's performance was really high. The way he hits the ball is incredible."

Humbert, who has two titles from Marseille and Dubai in 2024, said that he was "super proud of myself".