Ugo Humbert upset pre-match favourite Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 in the first round of the ATP 250 Rotterdam tournament on hard court on 9 February 2026. Humbert's victory against the odds—Medvedev entered as a clear favourite at 1.43 to Humbert's 2.76—marks a significant scalp for the Frenchman, who recovered from dropping the second set to take control in the third. The result demonstrates Humbert's capacity to compete at the highest level on indoor hard courts, where Medvedev typically excels. Humbert advances to the second round, while Medvedev's early exit raises questions about his form heading into the remainder of the season.