Ugo Humbert was eliminated by Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the Australian Open on February 10, 2021. -
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He wanted a great game and he got it.
In front of a boiling hot audience, Ugo Humbert delivered a big fight against Nick Kyrgios and even obtained two match points before giving in in five sets (5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4), Wednesday in the second round of the Australian Open.
For the first time in a year, a tennis match was played in an old-fashioned Davis Cup atmosphere, in front of several thousand spectators: 3:25 hours of fighting between Humbert (34th worldwide) and Kyrgios (47th) on the court favorite of the Australian, John Cain, where he knows he can count on unconditional and very loud support from the public.
" I am touched "
“It was crazy.
I've played crazy matches, but this one will surely remain among the most unforgettable in such an atmosphere, reacted the Australian.
It didn't look like a court where the stands were half full, that's for sure.
The atmosphere was amazing.
"
Humbert, he can harbor regrets.
“I am touched, yes.
I'm disappointed.
It was a great fight.
Well done to him, he deserves the victory a little more than me, ”he debriefed.
The Frenchman is aware of having missed out on something big, even if he had fun during the meeting.
“There are a lot of lessons to be learned from this kind of game.
I love that.
It is to experience such emotions that I love tennis so much.
Even though I find it hard to be positive right away.
"
Kyrgios still wanted to pay tribute to him.
“He's a hell of a player.
He is one of those who improved the most last year and we can see why: he plays incredible tennis, ”he said, extremely relieved to have pulled through.
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