World No. 18 Ugo Humbert of France was defeated by his fellow countryman Gaël Monfils, currently ranked 48th, in a hard-fought first-round match at Wimbledon. The final score was 4/6, 6/3, 7/6(5), 5/7, 2/6.
The intense battle on the court lasted for 3 hours and 58 minutes. This victory levels the head-to-head record between the two French players at 3 wins each.
Match Statistics:
| Humbert | Monfils | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 28 |
| Double Faults | 6 | 15 |
| Breaks Won | 4 | 7 |
| Winners | 43 | 70 |
| Unforced Errors | 46 | 43 |
| Total Points Won | 164 | 169 |
In the second round of the prestigious British grass-court Grand Slam, Monfils is set to face Hungary`s Márton Fucsovics. Fucsovics advanced to the second round by overcoming American Aleksandar Kovacevic in a five-set match with a score of 6/3, 6/7(5), 6/1, 5/7, 6/4.
