Humbert's incredible revelation: "I broke the bone before playing against Gael"

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To the surprise of all the spectators present at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025, the Frenchman Ugo Humbert appeared on court with a flashy bandage on his right hand, although few details were known before the player himself spoke at a press conference about the incredible story behind a serious injury. Despite the pain, the French tennis player pushed for a third set against Alexei Popyrin but couldn't secure the victory.

"I broke the fifth metacarpal bone. I fell and hit my hand against the bedside table in my bedroom. I heard a crack and broke the bone," Humbert revealed without hesitation after his loss in Montecarlo. "It was just before Gael's match. In the hotel, I was in a hurry and slipped. On Sunday, I didn't say anything, I hit balls at six in the evening, trying out different types of bandages to see what was best and how I could play. Then, I used the splint from yesterday. It changed because with just the bandage, it hurt a lot due to the vibrations, but with the splint, it helped. Of course, I can't cover my backhand, but I can hit it."

Did you feel discomfort during the match?

"Yes, it hurt a lot. I was proud to go out on the court, and now, after the match, I just had an ultrasound, which shows that it hasn't worsened after that match, which is good. The doctor told me that with the splint, I could play if it didn't hurt too much. But it did hurt, so I had an X-ray on Sunday morning and an ultrasound after the match."

How will your clay court season be?

The Frenchman faces at least three weeks of rest if he wants the pain to disappear as soon as possible, significantly compromising his upcoming future on the circuit: "It would have been worse for me not to go out to the court today. I'm very proud to have been able to go and see how far I could go. I fought a lot. I didn't say anything throughout the match, but fortunately, it's clay court, because otherwise, I wouldn't be able to play. With clay court, I have a little more time to turn my backhand, so I had to return from very far back. That changes my game. I suppose this match will serve me for other matches, and as long as the doctor gives me permission, I'll keep playing. We'll see day by day.

I was told either to stop for three weeks and then return, and if I felt better, play, but the healing time could be longer. I can't sit around drinking Actimel and doing nothing. It drives me crazy not being able to play. I want to try, even if I lose. I'm very proud to have gone out on the court. I chose to go to Munich. It's something I never do, and maybe it's better for me because there the clay court is very slow."

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