Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star from Hamburg, claimed his second Masters 1000 title of 2024 with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 victory over France’s Ugo Humbert in the Paris Masters final. This impressive win not only underscores Zverev’s dominant form on the indoor hard courts but also propels him past Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz into the ATP world’s No. 2 ranking, further cementing his status as one of the top players this season.
Key Highlights of Zverev’s Victory
- Tournament: Paris Masters 2024 (Indoor hard court).
- Champion: Alexander Zverev from Hamburg, Germany.
Final Match
- Opponent: Ugo Humbert from France.
- Score: Zverev won 6-2, 6-2.
Ranking Achievement
- With this win, Zverev surpassed Carlos Alcaraz to claim the World No. 2 ranking.
Final Match Performance Statistics
Serving Stats
- Zverev: 4 aces, 0 double faults.
- Humbert: 3 aces, 4 double faults.
Break Points
- Humbert had no break point opportunities against Zverev.
- Zverev had six break points and converted four of them.
Path to the Final
Zverev’s victories against top-seeded players in the tournament:
- Quarterfinals: Defeated 10th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece), 7-5, 6-4.
- Semifinals: Defeated 13th seed Holger Rune (Denmark), 6-3, 7-6.
- Final: Defeated 15th seed Ugo Humbert (France), 6-2, 6-2.
Career Masters 1000 Titles (7 Total) of Zverev
- 2024: Paris Masters (defeated Humbert), Italian Open (defeated Jarry).
- 2021: Madrid Open (defeated Matteo Berrettini), Cincinnati Open (defeated Andrey Rublev).
- 2018: Madrid Open (defeated Dominic Thiem).
- 2017: Italian Open (defeated Novak Djokovic), Canadian Open (defeated Roger Federer).
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Zverev Triumphs at Paris Masters, Securing 2024 Title |
Event | 2024 Paris Masters (Indoor hard court) |
Champion | Alexander Zverev (Germany) |
Final Opponent | Ugo Humbert (France) |
World Ranking Impact | Moved to World No. 2, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz |