ATP Moselle Open: Ugo Humbert vs Dominic Thiem; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

After a tremendous Paris Masters, the players are reset and ready to make an impact at the ongoing ATP Moselle Open. With the stage set for an emphatic showdown, all the players will be looking to give in their everything and conquer the prestigious title. Coming into the tournament, Ugo Humbert will be the absolute favorite to conquer that title.

However, standing his way this time around will be Dominic Thiem. However, only one among the two will be able to make it to the quarter-finals. But, who among them poses a higher chance of making it through? Let’s find out!

Ugo Humbert vs Dominic Thiem: Preview

Coming into the Moselle Open Ugo Humbert will be looking to continue his great form and make an impact. However, after a sad ending to his Paris Masters campaign that saw him make his way into the second round, he would be looking to get over that and play his best tennis at the Moselle Open.

This will be his first match in the tournament and will be looking to start his campaign on a high. On the other hand, his opponent Dominic Thiem will be looking to carry his great momentum ahead as well. Having made his way into the round of 32 at the Paris Masters, he started his campaign at the Moselle Open on a high and has made his way into the next round after defeating Matteo Martineau in a straight-set win. 

The final scoreline of the match ended 6-4, 6-2 in the next round. Looking to carry his great form ahead, he will be looking to make sure that he brings out his best game this time around as well.

Humbert vs Thiem: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, Ugo Humbert poses a 100% win record. However, it is only once that the two have faced each other. It was last year in Rennes and Humbert won the match in straight sets.

The final scoreline of the match remained 6-3, 6-0 in favor of the Frenchman. With a chance to further his lead, he would be willing to give his best again.

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Prediction: Humbert to win the match in straight sets

In the ATP Moselle Open, both players will be looking to make an impact and book their seats in the quarter-finals of the tournament. However, given the form that the players are in at the moment, Ugo Humbert looks in a more favorable spot to clinch the win and progress into the next round.

On the other hand, Dominic Theim will not go down without giving a fight.  However, it is only time that will reveal who among the two makes it through to the next round. Whom are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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