Ugo Humbert is the current 18th in the world. The French left-hander won his fifth title in Marseille for his fifth final on the big circuit.
The 25-year-old Messin has reached a milestone in recent months and can dream of a move. He aims in the medium term to be in the top 10. The Paris Olympic Games (July 26 - August 11) will be played on the clay court of Roland-Garros, where he has never shone with one victory in five appearances.