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by Lou Aguila | in ATP Indian Wells Picks
Ugo Humbert is set to kick start his quest for a second ATP Tour title this year as he braces for a dangerous first-round joust with former US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori of Japan in the second round of the 2025 Indian Wells Open. Humbert have started his 2025 ATP season campaign with a 10-3 record, reaching the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open and ruling the Open 13 tournament in Marseille. The Frenchman also carried a six-match win streak into the Dubai Tennis Championship, where he fell to Tallon Griekspoor 4-6 6-3 6-2. Nishikori is no longer the nightmare matchup he was in every hardcourt tournament many years ago. Despite his gradual decline, the former Japan’s No.1 can still produce random vintage performances that catch younger foes by surprise. Nishikori, who won his first four matches of 2025 to make an unexpected championship appearance at the 2025 Hong Kong Open, improved to 7-5 in the season after besting Jaume Antoni Munar Clar of Spain 6-2 5-7 7-6(3) in the first round.
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Kei Nishikori vs Ugo Humbert Form
Kei Nishikori and Ugo Humbert Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Mar 5, 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
Feb 11, 2025 - ATP Delray Beach Open
Feb 5, 2025 - Dallas Open
Feb 1, 2025 - Davis Cup
Jan 31, 2025 - Davis Cup
Jan 15, 2025 - ATP Australian Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Feb 26, 2025 - ATP Dubai Open
Feb 25, 2025 - ATP Dubai Open
Feb 16, 2025 - ATP Marseille
Feb 15, 2025 - ATP Marseille
Feb 14, 2025 - ATP Marseille
Feb 12, 2025 - ATP Marseille
Kei Nishikori - Ugo Humbert Key Points
- Ugo Humbert won the 2025 Open 13.
- Ugo Humbert is 10-3 in the season.
- Kei Nishikori is 7-5 in the season.
- Kei Nishikori defeated Jaume Munar Clar 6-2, 5-7. 7-6(3) in the first round of the 2025 Indian Wells Open.
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Our Kei Nishikori vs Ugo Humbert Prediction
Unless Kei Nishikori busts out his early 2010s form, Ugo Humbert should be fine in his first assignment at Indian Wells. Humbert has a 63.5 percent win rate in career first-round matches, and I trust him to come through with the win over Nishikori, who had a 1-4 slate against top-20 players in 2024. Our betting prediction for Kei Nishikori vs. Ugo Humbert: Ugo Humbert will win 2-0.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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