🇫🇷 France

Ugo Humbert

ATP Tour World #31 Flat Hitter
World #31
Updated: 2026-08-03
Ugo Humbert
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Player Profile

BornJune 26, 1998
Height1.88 m
PlaysLH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2016
CoachJérémy Chardy
Nationality🇫🇷 France
Prize Money~$11M
Tour Titles7
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet Blade 98 16x19 Retail frame · Read full racquet review →
Strings Luxilon Original Rough Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
22.0–23.0 kg / ≈ 48.5–50.7 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameWilson Blade 98 16×19 V9
Head size98 sq. in.
Weight (unstrung)305 g
Weight (strung)330 g
BalanceHead Light
String pattern16 × 19
Swingweight326
Stiffness (RA)62
Note: Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Flat Hitter
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Pinpoint

Ugo Humbert is a flat hitter — their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.

This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces — the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.

How their equipment supports their style: The Blade 98 16x19 suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Luxilon Original Rough provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.

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Career Highlights

7
ATP Titles
168–145
Career W-L
54%
Win Rate
#13
Career High
~$11M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R4 '25
Roland Garros
R2
Wimbledon
R4 '24
US Open
R2

Frequently Asked Questions

Ugo Humbert plays with the Blade 98 16x19 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Wilson players on the ATP equipment list.
Ugo Humbert uses Luxilon Original Rough — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Ugo Humbert strings at 22.0–23.0 kg (48.5–50.7 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Ugo Humbert wears Nike on the ATP Tour.
Ugo Humbert's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The Blade 98 16x19 rewards clean contact. Try Luxilon Original Rough at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.