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Alexander Zverev Defeats Ugo Humbert to Advance to Australian Open Quarterfinals

The world number two overcame a spirited challenge from France's Ugo Humbert, winning in four sets to secure his place in the final eight.

  • Alexander Zverev defeated Ugo Humbert 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Australian Open Round of 16 on Sunday.
  • Despite a strong second set from Humbert, Zverev regained control with powerful serving and consistent play in the third and fourth sets.
  • This marks Zverev's continued dominance in the tournament, where he has yet to drop a set in earlier rounds.
  • Ugo Humbert, ranked 14th, showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to maintain his level against the world number two’s precision and power.
  • Zverev now advances to the quarterfinals, while Humbert’s campaign ends after his first appearance in the second week of a Grand Slam.
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