Ugo Humbert Faces Jacob Fearnley at French Open Round of 64

PARIS, France — Ugo Humbert, ranked No. 21 in the world, will take on Jacob Fearnley, ranked No. 55, in the Round of 64 at the French Open on Thursday. The match is set to begin at 12:25 PM ET at the Stade Roland Garros.

Humbert enters the match as the favorite with odds of -145, while Fearnley is the underdog at +110. These odds reflect a 59.2% probability of Fearnley winning based on the implied probability from the moneyline.

Humbert advanced to this round after defeating Christopher O’Connell in straight sets, while Fearnley earned his spot by impressively beating three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in his first-round match. Fearnley won that encounter 7-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Statistical analysis by Dimers indicates that Humbert has a 57% chance of winning based on simulations run 10,000 times. Dimers’ data analyst Greg Butyn stated, “Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast Ugo Humbert with a win probability of 57% and Jacob Fearnley with 43%.”

Humbert has faced challenges in recent months due to a hand injury, but he has reportedly regained his form and looked solid in his last match. Despite the difference in rankings, Humbert’s effectiveness on clay has been questionable, while Fearnley has shown promising results on the surface this season.

With both players capable of pulling off an upset, fans can expect a competitive battle and potentially a lengthy match. For those looking to place bets, gambling should always be done responsibly.