Paris Masters 2024: Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert

Date: 28 October 2024

Tournament: Paris Masters 2024

Round: First Round (Round of 64)

Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France

Category: ATP Masters 1000

Surface: Hard court (Indoors)

Prize Money: $6,425,802

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN

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Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert preview

Brandon Nakashima at the National Bank Open - Source: Getty

Brandon Nakashima will take on fifteenth seed Ugo Humbert in the first round of the Paris Masters 2024 on Monday, October 28.

Nakashima last featured at the Vienna Open, reaching the Round of 16 after defeating compatriot Tommy Paul. However, he was defeated by Karen Khachanov in three sets. Prior to this, Nakashima played at the Shanghai Masters and the Japan Open, facing early exits in both tournaments. Nakashima will look to avenge his recent loss against Humbert in Japan.

On the other hand, Ugo Humbert participated in the Swiss Indoors, facing an early exit at the hands of David Goffin. Before this, Humbert managed a deep run in Japan open, finishing as the runner-up after losing to compatriot Arthur Fils in a closely contested battle. Humbert has won 62% of his matches in the last twelve months and will look to bounce back in Paris.

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Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert head-to-head

Nakashima and Humbert faced each other on four occasions before this fixture, with their head-to-head currently 2-0 in favor of Humbert.

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Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert odds

Players
Brandon Nakashima
Ugo Humbert

(Odds will be updated once available)

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Brandon Nakashima vs Ugo Humbert prediction

Nakashima is a smart counterpunching player who thrives in redirecting the ball by using his opponent's pace against them. He has a solid defense and great coverage, allowing him to make runs from difficult positions.

Humbert, meanwhile is known for his aggressive game, giving little space and time to his opponents to settle. He has a robust service and will be looking to use it to his advantage and dominate the match.

While Nakashima likes to stay at the baseline, Humbert thrives on the net, often ending points with his swift volleys. Considering their recent run of performances and the average rank of the oppositions they have faced, Humbert is the slight favorite heading into his encounter against the American.

Pick - Ugo Humbert to win in three sets.