Russia’s world number two Daniil Medvedev (pictured) was stunned by France’s Ugo Humbert
SYDNEY – Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock defeat in his opening match of the season against France’s Ugo Humbert Sunday at the ATP Cup, upsetting his preparations for the Australian Open.
The US Open champion is leading a Russian team in Sydney depleted by injuries and Covid-19 as they look to defend the title won against Italy last year.
But world number two Medvedev, who captured four tour-level titles in 2021, was stunned by impressive 35th-ranked Ugo Humbert on a hot Sydney day.
The Frenchman rallied from a set down to pull off a big upset 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) in a gruelling 2hr 55min as Medvedev, red-faced from the heat, ran out of steam.
“It was very tough today, but I’m very happy,” said Humbert after one…
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