Zizou Bergs Faces Ugo Humbert in Open 13 Provence Semifinals

MARSEILLE, France — Zizou Bergs will take on Ugo Humbert in the semifinals of the Open 13 Provence on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Palais des Sports. This clash features Bergs, ranked No. 62, against No. 17 Humbert, who is favored to win with odds of -275 compared to Bergs’ +210.

Bergs advanced to the semifinals after his opponent, Zhizhen Zhang, retired during their quarterfinal match. The Belgian player impressed with his serve, recording 11 aces and losing only six points on his serve in the first set before the retirement.

Humbert, the defending champion, reached the semifinals by defeating seventh seed Lorenzo Sonego in a hard-fought match, winning 6-4, 6-4. Despite the challenging match, Humbert displayed a strong determination in crucial moments to secure his place in the semifinals.

According to betting odds, Humbert has an implied probability of about 73.3% to win, while Bergs stands at 32.3%. However, both players have shown promising form this tournament, setting the stage for an exciting match.

Humbert is under pressure to capitalize on home-court advantage here in France, where he looks to reclaim the title. “There’s always an extra motivation when you’re playing in front of your home fans,” Humbert said in a pre-match interview. “I want to prove that I can defend my title.”

Bergs remains optimistic. He stated, “I feel in great shape. I know I can compete at this level, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

In terms of statistics, the matchup may hinge on the effectiveness of serve and break points. In the tournament, Humbert has secured 13 break points, while Bergs has converted 37 in his matches.

This semifinal is not just a clash of rankings but represents a significant opportunity for both players to advance to the finals and potentially secure their first title of the year. Fans will have the chance to catch the action live beginning not before 4:00 PM UK time, and on Tennis Channel in the United States.