Ugo Humbert (36th in the world) brought the second point, that of victory, for France against Switzerland on Tuesday in the Davis Cup group stage in Manchester, dominating Stan Wawrinka (40th in the world) 6-4, 6-4 . The current French No.2 dominated in 1 h 27 min a Wawrinka who appeared physically blunted, but capable of saving three match points before losing. Humbert offers the decisive point to the French team even before the doubles, after the opening score of Adrian Mannarino (34th), winner in the first singles of Dominic Stricker (90th) 3-6, 6-1, 6 -4.
France faces Australia on Thursday then Great Britain on Sunday with the hope of grabbing one of the first two places in Group B, qualifying for the final Davis Cup tournament scheduled for November 21 to 26 in Malaga, Spain.