Novak Djokovic fights back to defeat Ugo Humbert in Basel

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to defeat Ugo Humbert 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 at the Swiss Indoors Basel on Wednesday, October 28, keeping his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals alive. The Serbian secured victory after two hours and 29 minutes, earning his first win at the tournament since 2011.

Humbert made the stronger start, taking the opening set 6–4 and putting Djokovic under pressure. The former world No. 1 responded in the second set, breaking early to establish control and level the match with a 6–3 win. In the deciding set, Djokovic found the crucial break in the fifth game and held his advantage to complete the comeback.

The victory was Djokovic’s 20th tour-level win of the 2026 season and an important result in his pursuit of a place at the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. He entered the tournament outside the qualification positions and still needs further points to strengthen his chances of reaching the prestigious event.

Djokovic will next face Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in Basel. The Serbian has won all eight of their previous meetings, giving him a strong head-to-head record ahead of their next encounter.