Ymer Maintains Top Form In Milan

Mikael Ymer continued his indoor success this season at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, scoring a 4-3(2), 1-4, 4-2, 4-1 victory over Frenchman Ugo Humbert on Tuesday in Group B.

“It was a lot of fun,” Ymer said. “I saw how big the arena is and was a little bit nervous before going out there, but I felt good from the start. I managed to stay in the rallies and get the early break, so there were a lot of positive things.”

The 21-year-old Swede has excelled on the ATP Challenger Tour with four titles this year, but earned his two biggest Challenger crowns at back-to-back indoor events in Orleans and Mouillleron le Captif. Ymer arrived in Milan at No. 74 in the ATP Rankings, just one spot away his career-high standing that he reached last month.

Tuesday’s schedule concludes with another Group B match as second-seeded American Frances Tiafoe takes on Italian Jannik Sinner.

More to follow…