ATP Moselle Open: Ugo Humbert vs Harold Mayot; Preview, Head-To-Head and Prediction

The ATP Moselle Open will continue in full swing as the quarterfinals are up next. Players will battle against each other to ensure they get a chance to step into the semifinals. Ugo Humbert will face Harold Mayot in the first quarterfinal bout. The home crowd will have a tough time deciding which one to support, as both are from France.

The confusion of fans will become even more difficult as Mayot and Humbert are from Metz, the city that is hosting the tournament. Regardless of who is supported more by the spectators, the bout looks to be exciting and promises good action. So who stands the better chance of making it through?

Ugo Humbert vs Harold Mayot: Preview

Humbert is a 25-year-old French player who is trying to move up the ATP ladder. He played in all the Slams and some of the major Masters this year and achieved his best records in both. His best in slams is a Round 3 appearance in the Australian Open. He reached the quarterfinal in the Shanghai Masters, his top result so far. This year, he also won two Challenger tournaments in May, both on clay.

Humbert is currently ranked 23 and received a bye for the Moselle Open. On his way to the quarterfinal, he also defeated Dominic Thiem in three sets. But a considerable challenge awaits him as he makes his way deeper into the tournament.

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On the other hand, Harold Mayot is a 21-year-old Frenchman who is attempting to find his footing in the senior tour of tennis. This year, he managed to qualify for Wimbledon for the first time and was eliminated in Round 2. He played in the final of one challenger tour this year but lost to his opponent. Coming into the Moselle Open, Mayot beat two qualifiers and is on a roll in the main draws.

Humbert vs Mayot: Head-to-head

Humbert and Mayot have never faced each other on the ATP Tour or Challenger series. The audience in the stands will get to experience a fresh bout and witness great tennis. The two players will also get to experience and try out new strategies, and Mayot will have the chance to play against a senior player from his hometown.

Prediction: Humbert to win in straight sets

While both players have had difficulty surpassing barriers on their tour, Humbert has fared much better than Mayot. He has gained great momentum in the last month, which was further boosted by his win over Thiem. The bout will likely see Humbert prevail and have him play in the semifinal for a chance at his first ATP 250 final.

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