Humbert tops in Halle Open

Ugo Humbert defeated Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7- 6 (4) in the Halle (Germany) Open final for the biggest title win of his career on Sunday. The French player, who won ATP 250 events in Antwerp and Auckland last year, hit nine aces and saved both break points he faced to beat the fourth-seeded Rublev in 1 hour, 24 minutes for his first ATP 500 title. Humbert made the breakthrough in the eighth game of the opening set, where he fended off the two break points to close it out. He then held his nerve in the tie-break.