Humbert Captures Dubai Title; Tabilo Reaches Santiago Final

Humbert Captures Dubai Title; Tabilo Reaches Santiago Final


DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS—Dubai, U.A.E.

No. 5 seed Ugo Humbert won his second title of the  season on Saturday in Dubai, U.A.E., defeating No. 7 seed Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-3.

In a match that lasted one hour and 24 minutes, Humbert used his crafty serve to strike nine aces, while adding 25 winners to his victory.

Never playing Bublik on Tour prior to today’s match, Humbert will improve to No. 14 in the world when Monday’s rankings are released.

Bublik, who was aiming to win his second title of the season, dismissed second seed and Andrey Rublev in the semifinals.

The Kazakh will move up to No. 19 in the world on Monday.

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MOVISTAR CHILE OPEN—Santiago, Chile

Semifinal results:

Sebastian Baez (2) Defeats Pedro Martinez
Alejandro Tabilo (4) Defeats Corentin Moutet 4-6, 6-4, 7-5

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