Australian Open 2025: 25 favorites to watch out for | No. 21, Men's Singles

Ugo Humbert is next up on the list of probable contenders for the men's singles at the Australian Open 2025. The Frenchman is yet to make a deep run at the Majors but after his performances this season, that could change rather quickly.

Humbert won two titles this year, including his second at the ATP 500 level in Dubai. He advanced to another ATP 500 final in Tokyo and was denied the title by his fellow countryman, Arthur Fils. He continued his good run of form and progressed to his maiden Masters 1000 final to finish the season on a high.

Humbert knocked out Carlos Alcaraz en route to the final of the Paris Masters, where he fell to Alexander Zverev. He peaked at No. 13 in the rankings this year, scored four wins over top 10 players, and progressed to the fourth round of a Major for the second time in his career, achieving the feat at Wimbledon.

The Frenchman also tallied 39 victories this year, a career-best for him. He ultimately finished the season ranked No. 14, one place shy of his career high. Nevertheless, it marked his second straight finish inside the top 20. Having concluded the season on a strong note, he will be keen to maintain this form in the coming year as well.

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Ugo Humbert gunning to overturn his poor record at the Australian Open after a strong end to the 2024 season

Ugo Humbert at the Australian Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Ugo Humbert's Australian Open journey began on a dismal note, and he won only one match across his first four trips to Melbourne Park. He finally hit in stride in 2023 and registered back-to-back wins for the first time before losing to Holger Rune in straight sets.

Humbert matched his best finish at the Australian Open with another third-round showing this year. He defeated David Goffin and Zhang Zhizhen before being shown the door by ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz. The 26-year-old has slowly begun to find his bearings Down Under, and if he continues on this track, then he could certainly position himself to take a shot at the title.

The courts in Melbourne are moderately fast at the very least these days, which should favor Humbert's style of play. He has found most of his success on quick hardcourts, with half of his six career titles coming under those conditions. He could do some serious damage if the conditions are right up his alley at the season's first Major next year as well.

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