Alcaraz: "Humbert hits the ball incredibly well".

Carlos Alcaraz was beaten by Ugo Humbert (6-1, 3-6, 7-5) this Thursday in the last 16 of the Paris Masters 1000. The Spaniard didn't play a bad match, but he had to contend with the Frenchman's exceptional level of tennis, particularly in the first set and in the key moments at the end of the match.

Carlos Alcaraz: "The fans were much more respectful tonight than when I played Hugo Gaston in 2021, which I appreciated. But I had trouble with the court. It's very fast and I had a bit of trouble getting used to it. [...]

I think I could play better. I think that's obvious. But, you know, with the level I was at today, I think I was competitive, I gave it my all. I fought to the last point...

I must congratulate Ugo. I think his performance was very high. You know, the way he hits the ball is fantastic. It's unbelievable.

Every time he plays me, I feel like he's raising his game. He's playing very high-level tennis. I think that's even truer in Paris. So congratulations to him, and good luck."