Zverev beats Humbert to claim his seventh ATP Masters 1000 title

Alexander Zverev produced a flawless performance on Sunday in a spectacular fashion and defeat home favourite Ugo Humbert at the Rolex  Paris Masters final.

The 27-year-old German who currently sits as World No.2 in the ATP Live Rankings produced a near-flawless performance to defeat home hope Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in the championship match and claim his seventh ATP Masters 1000 title.

“I knew I had to play like this to win today,” said Zverev, who improved to 23-13 in tour-level finals. “Ugo is an incredible player, but here in Paris, he plays even better than he usually does and I knew that. Once the crowd gets involved, it’s going to be difficult. So, I had to take that away early, and I did, so I’m happy about that.

“It was not 100 per cent guaranteed that I would be back at this level after Roland Garros two years ago, when I basically broke everything possible in my ankle. So, to win this title here in Paris means the world to me, and I’m sure it means everything to those in my box, because they have done so much for me.”

With the victory, Zverev became the second German to win in Paris after Boris Becker. It was Zverev’s second ATP Tour title of 2024 (Rome) and Tour-leading 66th triumph of the year (66-20), moving him ahead of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner (65-6).