Humbert on the calendar: "It never stops!"

Ugo Humbert had a great tournament in Tokyo.

Back with renewed confidence, the Frenchman racked up a string of fine victories before losing to his friend and compatriot, Arthur Fils, in the final (5-7, 7-6, 6-3).

Questioned at the press conference, the left-hander was determined to remain positive, returning above all to the demands of the ATP calendar.

Indeed, both Frenchmen are expected in Shanghai this week: "I leave tomorrow (Wednesday). We play on Friday. It's a seamless transition.

It's crazy, this tennis, it never stops! Every week, you're there with your suitcase and then you leave again.

It's exhausting. When I won Dubai (in March), I barely had time to celebrate.

Now, Arthur, in three days, he's back on the court and off he goes again. It's crazy."