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TennisSection previews the 2023 Bordeaux Challenger semifinal match featuring Richard Gasquet vs. Ugo Humbert on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Gasquet vs Humbert Match Details

Where is the match taking place: Richard Gasquet vs. Ugo Humbert will take place at the 175 Bordeaux Challenger in Bordeaux, France.

What is the start time: Richard Gasquet vs. Ugo Humbert will start not before 4 pm local time (3 pm UK time)

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on ATP Challenger TV.

Gasquet vs Humbert Head-to-Head

Richard Gasquet leads Ugo Humbert 2-1 in their h2h, winning both meetings in 2022. But Humbert beat his experienced compatriot in their Australian Open rematch in straight sets this January.

Gasquet vs Humbert Prediction

The odds were clearly stacked against Richard Gasquet right from when the draw was made at the Bordeaux Challenger. But he’s shown remarkable resilience and admirable fitness excellence, beating Thanasi Kokkinakis in a three-hour marathon and 24-year-old Mikael Ymer to make the semifinal. The first set against the Swede lasted an hour and 27 minutes, with Gasquet channeling his focus after choking a 5-3 lead before winning it in a tiebreak 16-14. Ugo Humbert has faced stiff opposition, and his path has been equally as rocky, albeit needing to win three matches as a lower seed. He overcame a slow start to proceedings to beat three-time Major winner Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-1. Humbert’s shot selection and placement have been the key feature in his rise back to the top 50. He’s always possessed the firepower and attacking intent since he burst onto the scene as a 19-year-old, winning three Challenger titles in 2018. He lost his way with inconsistency and injuries in the past 18 months, but he has bounced back superbly this season. His best is yet to come I feel, and he should be too good for his experienced countryman again.