Ugo Humbert vs Lorenzo Sonego - Monte Carlo Masters Tennis Prediction and Pick 4/11/24
Ugo Humbert (14) vs Lorenzo Sonego
April 11, 2024
Ugo Humbert -204 / Lorenzo Sonego +163 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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French lefty Ugo Humbert will face Italian lucky loser Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters. The match will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Here's our Ugo Humbert vs Lorenzo Sonego prediction.
Humbert sees off Zhang in straight sets
Ugo Humbert needed an hour and 15 minutes to topple China's Zhizhen Zhang 6-1, 6-4 and advance into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. This is a massive improvement for the Frenchman, whose previous four trips to Monaco resulted in three first-round exits and defeat in qualifying. Humbert tallied 13 wins from 18 matches on clay last year, and although it is not his best surface, he is clearly gaining some valuable experience.
Sonego shocks Auger-Aliassime
Lorenzo Sonego lost in the second round of qualifying but entered the main draw as a lucky loser to replace the injured Carlos Alcaraz, and he has made the most of this second chance. The Italian got a bye in the first round, meaning he had the fresher legs to take down Felix Auger-Aliassime in a clash of big hitters in the second round. Sonego hammered 10 winners in the match and converted three of his seven break points to come away with the win. Like Humbert, this is his best result in Monte Carlo, so can he secure an unlikely spot in the quarterfinal?
Ugo Humbert vs Lorenzo Sonego Head-To-Head
The head-to-head is tied at 2-2. Remarkably, Sonego took both of their meetings on clay, one in Monte Carlo and the other at Roland Garros last season.
Ugo Humbert vs Lorenzo Sonego Prediction
Sonego defeated Humbert in both clay-court matches they played last year, one of which was in Monte Carlo, so he'll be feeling confident coming into this match on Thursday. However, a lot has happened in the last six months. Humbert is playing the best tennis of his life, and the rankings don't lie (he is ranked 15th in the world rankings and the current French No. 1). There is a strong chance he'll finally overcome the Italian on clay.