Ugo Humbert after defending Marseille title: ‘I’m super proud of it’
Ugo Humbert says he is “super proud” of himself after winning the 2025 ATP Marseille tournament, defeating Hamad Medjedovic 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final – successfully defending the title.
The tournament victory is the Frenchman’s seventh title of his career, losing just two of his nine overall finals.
Humbert also has a remarkable record in Marseille specifically, possessing a 13-2 match-win record in the city – becoming the first Frenchman to win consecutive titles at the event.
The world No 17 continues his impressive form, having reached the final of the Paris Masters at the end of 2024, before reaching the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open – losing to Alexander Zverev at both events.
“It wasn’t easy because he played really, really good, but I’m super happy to have my title back,” said the Frenchman after defending the title.
“I’m so proud of it, maybe the best [title] because I was a little bit stressed at the beginning of the tournament. With a title to defend, it was not easy to manage, but I’m super proud of it.
“It means a lot to me because it’s in France. It’s so nice to be back in Marseille. I love to play here. The fans were so good, they gave me the energy to win all four matches, so thanks to them.”
En route to the final, Humbert beat Alexander Bublik in the opening round, before overcoming the in-form Lorenzo Sonego in the quarter-finals, and Zizou Bergs in the last four – not dropping a set in any of his four matches.
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Four of the world No 17’s titles have come in indoor hard court conditions – Antwerp, Metz, and the two titles in Marseille – and it is obvious to see why. His flat strokes have extra penetration and effectiveness in the lower bouncing, slick conditions.
Humbert now boasts an 18-1 record on indoor hard courts tournaments in France over the last three years.
Additionally, the victory ensures that he will re-enter the world’s top 15 in the ranking, holding the world No 14 position on Monday.
Medjedovic, who launched himself onto the tennis scene after winning the Next Gen Finals title at the end of 2023, beat the likes of Daniil Medvevdev to reach the final. Prior to his final match in Marseille, the Serb had won sixteen or his last nineteen matches – dating back to November 2024, when he reached the final in Belgrade.
The Serbian runner-up also took some time to congratulate Humbert and thank his team for their support: “I would like to congratulate Ugo, you’re playing incredible, so good luck for the future. I would like to thank my team for being with me. Unfortunately, we didn’t win but thank you for everything, also to my family back at home.”
Both Marseille finalists are scheduled to participate in the ATP 500 in Doha, with Humbert facing Nuno Borges in the opening round and Medjedovic drawing two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas.
