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Hugo Gaston (French pronunciation: [yɡo ɡastɔ̃]; born 26 September 2000) is a French professional tennis player. His career high ATP ranking in singles is world No. 58, which he achieved on 11 July 2022, and in doubles is world No. 220, which he achieved on 16 May 2022.[2] He won the 2018 Australian Open – Boys' doubles title with compatriot Clément Tabur.

Key Information

Junior career

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In December 2017, Gaston won the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship.[3]

In 2018, Gaston won the Boys' Doubles at the Australian Open with fellow countryman Clément Tabur.[4] The same year, he was named flag bearer for France at the Youth Summer Olympics in Buenos Aires. There, Gaston captured his first singles major title as well as two bronze medals, with Clément Tabur in the boys' doubles and with Clara Burel in the mixed doubles.[5] He achieved a junior career-high ranking of No.2 the next week. Gaston also qualified for the ITF Junior Masters, where he reached the semifinals, losing to Tseng Chun-hsin.

Professional career

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2018–19: ATP debut, Steady progress on the Challenger Tour

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In February, Gaston received a wildcard into the main draw of the 2018 Open 13 but lost in the first round to world no. 129 Stefano Travaglia 2–6, 2–6.[6]

Gaston received a wildcard into the 2018 French Open qualifying but lost in the first round to 24th Seed Jürgen Zopp 7–5, 4–6, 2–6.[7]

Gaston at the 2019 French Open

Gaston started 2019 with no ranking points to his name and $44,264 in prize money.[8] He played in his first Challenger of the year in Rennes, but lost in the first round to world no. 164 Alexander Bublik 5–7, 6–3, 3–6.[9] His next challenger was in Quimper where he lost in the first round to world no. 185 Daniel Brands 2–6, 6–7(7–3).[9]

In April, Gaston won his first Futures tournament in Pula, Italy, defeating David Pichler in the final 6–4, 2–6, 6–3.[9] This win brought him to a new career high of number 661 in the world.[8] He continued his good form into May by winning his first Challenger match in Aix-en-Provence against world no. 553 Dan Added 6–1, 7–6(7–3). He lost in the next round to world no. 148 Antoine Hoang 2–6, 1–6.[10]

In May, he was again given a wildcard into French Open qualifying draw. In the first round he met the 25th seed and world no. 139, Marco Trungelliti. He beat Trungelliti 6–4, 6–1 to mark his first win against a top 200 player. He lost to world no. 212 Alexey Vatutin in the next round 1–6, 3–6.[7]

His next tournament was in Lyon and buoyed by his French Open results, he reached the third round, beating Bernabé Zapata Miralles 6–1, 6–3 and world no.199 Tallon Griekspoor 2–6, 6–4 ret. His run was ended by the top seed and former world no.17[11] Albert Ramos Viñolas 2–6, 1–6.[12]

Over the next four months, Gaston reached four ITF Futures finals, winning one in Houston.[13] He also competed in Cassis but lost in the first round to world no. 291 Marc-Andrea Hüsler 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 3–6. These combined results brought inside the world's top 400 at number 379 in the world.[8]

His next tournament was in Tiburon where he equalled his best challenger result by reaching the third round, beating Evan Song and Daniel Galán before losing to eventual champion and world no. 87 Tommy Paul 6–7(8–10), 1–6.[14] He continued his good run of form, winning Futures in Norman and Rodez defeating Michael Geerts and Benjamin Bonzi in the finals respectively.[9]

He played his last challenger of the year in Brest where he beat Constant Lestienne 7–6(7–3), 6–2 before losing to world no.106 Lloyd Harris 6–7(3–7), 5–7.[15] Due to his impressive form and promise, he was given a wildcard into the 2019 Paris Masters qualifying draw. In the first round, he played the 5th seed and world no.51 Juan Ignacio Londero. He upset the Argentine, defeating him 7–6(7–2), 6–4 for his first top 100 win. In the qualifying competition, he lost to world no.63 Casper Ruud in three tight sets.[9]

He ended the year ranked No. 252 in the world with 185 ranking points, a huge improvement compared to his ranking at the end of 2018. He earned $54,214 in prize money in 2019, bringing his career earnings to $98,478.[9][2]

2020: Major debut, French Open fourth round & first top 20 win

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Gaston began his 2020 season at Nouméa where he defeated world no. 211 Yan Bai 6–4, 7–6(8–6) before losing to the 5th seed and world no. 111 Thomas Fabbiano 2–6, 2–6.[16] He next played in Bendigo where he was the no. 9 seed. He lost his first match to Alexander Crnokrak 4–6 6–7(2–7).[17]

At the end of January, Hugo received a wildcard into the main draw of the 2020 Australian Open in his first Grand Slam tournament.[18] He played the world no. 90 and clay-court specialist Jaume Munar in the first round, but lost in 4 sets, 5–7, 7–5, 0–6, 3–6.

He next played in the Montpellier qualifying draw but lost to the French veteran and world No. 192 Nicolas Mahut.[19] He next competed in Cherbourg but lost in the first round to former world no. 45 Maximilian Marterer 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 4–6.[20]

The following week, Hugo played in Bergamo as the 15th seed. In the second round, he played fellow Frenchman and world No. 246 Hugo Grenier, beating him. In the third round, he played the top seed Lorenzo Giustino and beat him to reach his first Challenger quarterfinal. There he faced Cem İlkel and defeated him to reach the semifinals of a Challenger for the first time. In the semifinals, Gaston faced former world No. 49 Illya Marchenko. In a tight match full of breaks of serve, Gaston came up short against Marchenko, losing 6–4, 4–6, 4–6. Gaston hit 34 dropshots throughout the match, including 14 in the third set. After the tournament, Gaston's ranking climbed to number 228 in the world.[21][8]

The week after he played in Pau.[22] In the first round he played world no. 262 Aslan Karatsev and beat him 6–3, 1–6, 6–1. In the next round he played world no. 139 and 5th seed Yannick Maden and beat him 1–6, 6–4, 6–4 to make the third round. There, he played 18-year old and world no. 514 Harold Mayot, a fellow up and coming French prodigy. After losing the first set 1–6, he retired due to injury to end his run. This was the last tournament he played before the coronavirus pandemic halted professional men's tennis until August.[23]

After the tennis season resumed in August, Gaston went on a poor run of form, losing before or in the first round in his next four Challenger tournaments, losing to Facundo Bagnis, Maximilian Marterer, Andrea Pelligrino and Roberto Cid Subervi respectively.

In September, he received another wildcard into the main draw of the 2020 French Open and was given an opportunity to turn his form around.[24] Gaston made a breakthrough at the French Open, defeating countryman Maxime Janvier, Yoshihito Nishioka, and 2015 French Open champion and sixteenth-seeded Stan Wawrinka in five sets to advance to the fourth round of the tournament, where he exited in five sets to World No. 3 Dominic Thiem.[25][26] He attempted 58 drop shots in his match against Thiem, winning 40 of those points[27] 5.6 million French tuned in to watch his match against Thiem, the highest number for any match at the tournament.[27]

Two weeks after the French Open, Gaston competed in Hamburg where he was forced to play in the qualifying draw. In the first round he played world no. 249 Hugo Grenier. He beat his compatriot in three sets after squandering a 5–1 lead in the second set, 7–6(7–0), 6–7(7–1), 6–4.[28] In the next round he faced world no. 280 Matthias Bachinger but lost 6–4, 4–6, 4–6. He still made it into the main draw as a lucky loser and played 5th seed and world no. 130 Sumit Nagal in the first round, beating him 7–5, 4–1 ret. In the next round he lost to world no. 171 Sebastian Ofner 6–7(5–7), 2–6.

He received a wildcard from the French Tennis Federation into the first round at the 2020 Rolex Paris Masters. He lost to world no. 15 Pablo Carreño Busta in the first round 3–6, 2–6.

2021: First ATP final & Masters quarterfinal & Top 100

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In March, Gaston won his first match at the ATP masters 1000 level as a wildcard at the 2021 Miami Open defeating Dominik Koepfer. He entered the top 150 on 10 May 2021 for the first time in his career.

In June at the 2021 French Open, Gaston reached the second round in doubles, on the 4th consecutive attempt being awarded a wildcard each time, partnering with fellow Frenchman Arthur Cazaux.

In July at the Swiss Open, Gaston beat Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, fifth seed Federico Delbonis, fourth seed Cristian Garín in the quarterfinals, and seventh seed Laslo Đere in the semifinals to reach his first ATP semifinal[29] and final,[30] where he lost to third seed Casper Ruud.[31]

At the 2021 Rolex Paris Masters, Gaston entered as a qualifier and reached the quarterfinal of a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career, defeating fellow Frenchman wildcard Arthur Rinderknech, twelfth seed Pablo Carreño Busta, and Carlos Alcaraz.[32][33] Ranked No. 103 he became the lowest-ranked Paris quarterfinalist since Frenchman world No. 121 Michaël Llodra in 2012. As a result, he entered the top 100 in the rankings for the first time in his career, moving 36 positions up the rankings. He also qualified for the 2021 Next Generation ATP Finals the next day on 5 November.[34][35][36]

2022: Wimbledon & US Open & Top 60 debuts

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Ranked No. 74 at the 2022 French Open, he defeated World No. 20 and 19th seed Alex de Minaur in a five sets match, with a super tiebreak in the fifth set, lasting almost 4 hours for his second Grand Slam and French Open top-20 win.[37][38] In the second round he moved past lucky loser and debutant Pedro Cachin to reach the third round for a second time at this Major in his career. As a result, a month later, he reached the top 60 at world No. 58 on 11 July 2022.

He received a wildcard for the qualifying competition in his home tournament, the 2022 Rolex Paris Masters,[39][40] but lost in the first round to Marc-Andrea Huesler. As a result of not being able to defend his points from his quarterfinal run in Paris in 2021, he dropped by close to 50 positions in the rankings, out of the top 100 to No. 132 on 7 November 2022. He won the Challenger in Roanne defeating Henri Laaksonen and climbed 26 positions up to No. 106 on 14 November 2022.

2023: Loss of form and Unsportsmanlike conduct

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He received a wildcard for the main draw at the 2023 French Open where he lost in the first round to Alex Molcan.

In May, Gaston received a fine for intentionally dropping a ball during his match with Borna Ćorić in the second round of the 2023 Madrid Open, with the aim of forcing the replay of a point.[41] The 144,000 euro fine was higher than his 2023 prize money earnings to that point, but on appeal it was conditionally reduced to 72,000 euros subject to no further similar incidents happening within a year.[42] The ATP stated that they would increase fines by 100% with each consecutive violation in the same season.[43]

In July, Gaston won his second title on the Challenger tour at the Iasi Open in Romania, defeating Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the final. Later in the same month, Gaston won his third title in Trieste, defeating Francesco Passaro in the final.

In August, Gaston entered the main draw of the US Open as a qualifier, defeating fellow qualifier Sho Shimabukuro in the first round to reach the second round for the first time at this Major.[44]

2024: ATP final, Challenger title

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In January, Gaston entered the 2024 Australian Open as a lucky loser and lost in the second round to 12th seed Taylor Fritz.

In June, Gaston won his first Challenger title of the season in Lyon as the top seed, defeating fellow countryman Alexandre Muller in the final.[45]

At the 2024 Generali Open Kitzbühel he reached the quarterfinals defeating Daniel Altmaier and seventh seed Roberto Carballés Baena. He reached his second career ATP semifinal defeating top seed and defending champion Sebastián Báez in the longest three-set match of his career, lasting three hours and eight minutes.[46][47] He reached his second final after defeating another Argentine Facundo Díaz Acosta, following his retirement. As a result he returned to the top 65 moving 30 positions up in the singles rankings on 29 July 2024 and in the top 60 a week later.

2025: Fifth Challenger title, back to top 100

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In September, Gaston won his first Challenger title in more than a year at the Open de Rennes, defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final.[48] In October, he reached a new Challenger final at the Open de Roanne, losing to Otto Virtanen. As a result, Gaston returned into the top 100 on 13 October 2025.[49] Later in the month, Gaston won his second Challenger title of the season at the Brest Challenger, defeating Eliot Spizzirri in the final.[50]

Playing style

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Gaston playing a drop shot at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics

Gaston is known for his unique and unorthodox style of play. He is left-handed and utilizes the wide serve on the advantage court like many left-handed players. Gaston weaponizes dropshots often in his matches. He is known to hit dropshots after bringing his opponent out wide with his serve, to make them cover more of the court. After his fourth round loss to Dominic Thiem, Gaston said "I love to do some dropshots. But I can do all the shots in my game, so it's important to change".[51] Thiem said of him "I haven't seen in a very long time a player with such a big touch in his hands, his dropshots are just from another planet".[52] Gaston has a varied playing style and hits sliced forehands as well as backhands to destabilize his opponents. His favourite surface is clay and his backhand is his favourite groundstroke.[53][54]

Performance timeline

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Current through the 2026 Australian Open.

Tournament 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A 1R Q1 1R Q2 2R 2R 1R 0 / 4 2–5 33%
French Open Q1 Q2 4R 1R 3R 1R 1R 2R 0 / 6 6–5 55%
Wimbledon A A NH Q1 2R Q2 1R 1R 0 / 3 1–3 25%
US Open A A A Q2 1R 2R 1R 1R 0 / 4 1–4 20%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 3–2 0–1 3–4 1–2 1–4 2–3 0-1 0 / 17 10–17 38%
ATP Masters 1000
Indian Wells Masters A A NH A 1R A Q1 2R 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Miami Open A A NH 2R 3R A Q1 2R 0 / 3 4–3 57%
Monte-Carlo Masters A A NH A Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 0 / 0 0–0  – 
Madrid Open A A NH A Q1 2R Q1 2R 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Italian Open A A A A A A Q1 1R 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Canadian Open A A NH A 1R A A 2R 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Cincinnati Masters A A A A Q1 Q1 Q1 1R 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Shanghai Masters A A NH A 1R A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Paris Masters A Q2 1R QF Q1 A Q1 0 / 2 3–2 60%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–1 4–2 2–3 1–1 0–1 3–6 0 / 14 10–14 42%
Career statistics
Tournaments 1 0 3 9 18 9 16 5 Career total: 61
Overall win–loss 0–1 0–0 3–3 9–9 10–18 5–9 13–16 2–5 0 / 61 42–61 41%
Win % 0%  –  50% 50% 36% 36% 45% 29% Career total: 40.78%
Year-end ranking – 252 162 66 111 104 76 $2,991,734

Doubles

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Tournament 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A 2R A A 0 / 1 1–1 50%
French Open 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R A A 0 / 5 1–5 17%
Wimbledon A A NH A 1R A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
US Open A A A A 1R A 1R 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Win–loss 0–1 0–1 0–1 1–1 1–4 0–0 0–1 0 / 9 2–9 18%
Career statistics
Tournaments 2 1 3 1 5 0 3 Career: 15
Overall win–loss 0–2 0–1 0–3 1–1 3–5 0–0 0–3 Career: 4–15
Win % 0% 0% 0% 50% 38%  –  0% Career: 21%
Year-end ranking – 835 337 347 298 826

ATP Tour finals

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Singles: 2 (2 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
ATP Finals (0–0)
ATP Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP 500 (0–0)
ATP 250 (0–2)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (0–2)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (0–2)
Indoor (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2021 Swiss Open Gstaad, Switzerland ATP 250 Clay Norway Casper Ruud 3–6, 2–6
Loss 0–2 Jul 2024 Austrian Open Kitzbühel, Austria ATP 250 Clay Italy Matteo Berrettini 5–7, 3–6

Junior Grand Slam finals

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Doubles: 1 (1 title)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponent Score
Win 2018 Australian Open Hard France Clément Tabur Germany Rudolf Molleker
Germany Henri Squire 		6–2, 6–2

ATP Challenger and ITF Tour finals

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Singles: 20 (10 titles, 10 runner-ups)

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Legend
ATP Challenger Tour (6–6)
ITF WTT (4–4)
Finals by surface
Hard (6–2)
Clay (4–8)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Apr 2019 M25 Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy WTT Clay Sweden Christian Lindell 2–6, 0–6
Win 1–1 Apr 2019 M25 Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy WTT Clay Austria David Pichler 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Loss 1–2 Jun 2019 M25+H, Toulouse, France WTT Clay France Benjamin Bonzi 4–6, 4–6
Loss 1–3 Jun 2019 M25 Montauban, France WTT Clay Brazil Thiago Seyboth Wild 4–6, 2–6
Loss 1–4 Aug 2019 M15 Piombino, Italy WTT Hard France Matteo Martineau 6–2, 6–7(6–8), 6–7(3–7)
Win 2–4 Sep 2019 M25 Houston, USA WTT Hard Italy Liam Caruana 6–1, 6–3
Win 3–4 Sep 2019 M25 Norman, USA WTT Hard Belgium Michael Geerts 6–4, 7–5
Win 4–4 Oct 2019 M25+H Rodez, France WTT Hard France Benjamin Bonzi 7–6(7–4), 6–3
Loss 4–5 Apr 2021 Rome, Italy Challenger Clay Italy Andrea Pellegrino 6–3, 2–6, 1–6
Loss 4–6 Jul 2021 Iași, Romania Challenger Clay Czech Republic Zdeněk Kolář 5–7, 6–4, 4–6
Loss 4–7 Sep 2021 Tulln an der Donau, Austria Challenger Clay Germany Mats Moraing 2–6, 1–6
Loss 4–8 Oct 2021 Barcelona, Spain Challenger Clay Bulgaria Dimitar Kuzmanov 3–6, 0–6
Win 5–8 Nov 2022 Roanne, France Challenger Hard (i) Switzerland Henri Laaksonen 6–7(6–8), 7–5, 6–1
Loss 5–9 Mar 2023 Viña del Mar, Chile Challenger Clay Brazil Thiago Seyboth Wild 5–7, 1–6
Win 6–9 Jul 2023 Iasi, Romania Challenger Clay Spain Bernabe Zapata Miralles 3–6, 6–0, 6–4
Win 7–9 Jul 2023 Trieste, Italy Challenger Clay Italy Francesco Passaro 6–2, 5–7, 6–2
Win 8–9 Jun 2024 Lyon, France Challenger Clay France Alexandre Muller 6–2, 1–6, 6–1
Win 9–9 Sep 2025 Rennes, France Challenger Hard (i) Switzerland Stan Wawrinka 6–4, 6–4
Loss 9–10 Oct 2025 Roanne, France Challenger Hard (i) Finland Otto Virtanen 1–6, 6–3, 3–6
Win 10–10 Oct 2025 Brest, France Challenger Hard (i) United States Eliot Spizzirri 2–6, 6–2, 6–1

Doubles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)

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Legend
ATP Challenger Tour (0–2)
ITF Futures/WTT (2–0)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (2–2)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 May 2018 France F9, Grasse Futures Clay France Clément Tabur France Corentin Denolly
France Alexandre Müller 		6–2, 6–4
Win 2–0 Jul 2019 M25 Gandia, Spain WTT Clay France Jonathan Eysseric Colombia Alejandro Gómez
United States Junior Alexander Ore 		6–4, 1–6, [10–4]
Loss 2–1 Aug 2020 Todi, Italy Challenger Clay France Elliot Benchetrit Uruguay Ariel Behar
Kazakhstan Andrey Golubev 		4–6, 2–6
Loss 2–2 Aug 2020 Trieste, Italy Challenger Clay France Tristan Lamasine Uruguay Ariel Behar
Kazakhstan Andrey Golubev 		4–6, 2–6

Youth Olympics medals

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Singles

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Outcome Year Championship Surface Opponent Score
Gold 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympics Hard Argentina Facundo Diaz Acosta 6–4, 7–5

Doubles

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Outcome Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Bronze 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympics Hard France Clément Tabur Czech Republic Ondřej Štyler
Czech Republic Dalibor Svrčina 		6–7(4–7), 7–5, [10–8]

Wins over top 10 players

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  • Gaston has a 1–4 record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.[55]
Season 2024 2025 Total
Wins 1 0 1
# Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score HGR
2024
1. Australia Alex de Minaur 9 European Open, Belgium Hard (i) QF 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 77
*As of 18 October 2024

References

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Hugo Gaston (born 26 September 2000) is a French professional tennis player who competes on the , known for his left-handed play and affinity for clay courts. Standing at 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches) tall, he turned professional in 2018 after a successful junior career that included reaching world No. 2 and winning gold at the , where he also carried the French flag during the opening ceremony. Gaston's breakthrough came at the , where, as a wildcard entrant ranked outside the top 200, he reached the fourth round—the deepest run by such a low-ranked player at Roland Garros since 2002—defeating former champion in five sets before losing to . In 2021, he broke into the ATP top 100 following a quarterfinal run at the as a qualifier and reached his first final at the Gstaad Open, while also qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals. His career-high singles ranking of No. 58 was achieved on 11 July 2022. Throughout his career, Gaston has demonstrated resilience on clay, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the 2024 , where he saved two match points against Sebastian Baez in the semifinals. As of November 2025, he is ranked No. 96, having returned to the top 100 that year, and holds a career singles win-loss record of 49–75 on the , with no titles but notable Challenger successes, including denying a historic Challenger win earlier that year. Coached by , Gaston idolizes and continues to build his game with a focus on endurance and tactical variety.

Early life

Family and background

Hugo Gaston was born on September 26, 2000, in , . His parents, Thierry Gaston and Fabienne Gaston, both work for the aircraft manufacturer , based in the Toulouse region. Thierry served as president of the Fonsorbes Tennis Club, where the family was actively involved in the sport. Gaston's older brother, Anthony, also employed by , shares the family's passion for . Raised in a tennis-enthusiast household in , Gaston was introduced to the game through casual family matches, including games with his older brother against the walls of their living room. He began playing at age two at the local Fonsorbes club, reflecting the supportive environment provided by his family during his early years in the area.

Early tennis development

Hugo Gaston first encountered at the age of two, introduced to the sport through his family's enthusiasm in their home in , . He began practicing informally by hitting balls against the walls of the family living room alongside his older brother, fostering an early affinity for the game. His father, Thierry Gaston, played a pivotal role by serving as president of the Fonsorbes Tennis Club, located about 20 kilometers from , which provided immediate access to facilities and immersed the young Gaston in a tennis-oriented environment from the outset. Gaston's initial formal training commenced around age six at the Fonsorbes club under local coach Marc Barbier, marking the transition from casual play to structured skill development. As a natural left-handed player, he benefited from coaching that emphasized his innate advantages, such as improved angles on groundstrokes, while building foundational techniques like footwork and ball control tailored to a young athlete. The family's collective involvement— with both parents and his brother also playing tennis—reinforced consistent practice and motivation, helping Gaston refine basic skills through regular club sessions. By his early years, Gaston started participating in local youth tournaments in the Toulouse region, gaining competitive experience that honed his left-handed style and prepared him for more advanced junior levels. These early matches, supported by the club's resources, allowed him to adapt standard youth equipment, such as smaller racquets suited for juniors, to his developing game without major modifications. Local coaching focused on progressive drills to nurture his creativity on court, laying the groundwork for his distinctive shot-making abilities.

Junior career

Major junior tournament results

Gaston achieved significant success in junior Grand Slam events, highlighted by his partnership with compatriot Clément Tabur to win the boys' doubles title at the , defeating Germany's Rudolf Molleker and Henri Squire 6–2, 6–2 in the final. This victory marked his only junior Grand Slam doubles crown and contributed to his strong performance across the circuit that year. In singles, he showed promise on hard courts but faced challenges on other surfaces, reaching the quarterfinals at the before falling to Taiwan's Chun-hsin Tseng. In the 2018 French Open boys' singles, seeded No. 5, exited in the first round against Kazakhstan's Timofei Skatov 6–1, 6–4, despite the home advantage on clay. At Wimbledon that year, he advanced to the second round as the No. 4 seed, upsetting qualifier Leopold Zima before losing to Colombia's Nicolás Mejía 7–6(5), 6–2. His US Open campaign peaked in the third round, where he was defeated by the ' 6–1, 6–2, after earlier wins including a straight-sets victory over wildcard Neel .
TournamentSingles Reach (2018)Doubles Reach (2018)
QuarterfinalsWinners (w/ Tabur)
First roundSecond round (w/ Tabur)
WimbledonSecond roundQuarterfinals (w/ Tabur)
OpenThird round-
Gaston's overall junior progressed rapidly, culminating in a career-high No. 2 on October 15, 2018, following his Youth Olympic singles gold and consistent ITF Junior Circuit results. Key highlights included winning the prestigious 2017 boys' singles title 6–2, 6–3 over Uzbekistan's Dostanbek Tashbulatov and reaching the semifinals of the 2018 ITF Junior Masters in , where he fell to Tseng 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 after leading early. These performances underscored his versatility and competitive edge, with strong showings in Grade A events.

Youth Olympic Games

Hugo Gaston represented at the in , , where he competed in the boys' singles, boys' doubles, and events, showcasing his prowess on clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. As the fourth-seeded player in singles, Gaston demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen throughout the , ultimately securing the and ending a long drought for French Olympic success. His performance also earned him the honor of being 's flag bearer at the , highlighting his status as a leading junior representative for the nation. In the boys' singles, Gaston progressed steadily through the draw, defeating Japan's Naoki Tajima 6-3, 6-2 in a round-of-16 match that underscored his baseline consistency and ability to control rallies. He continued with a commanding quarterfinal victory before advancing to the semifinals, where he dispatched Brazil's seventh seed Gilbert Soares Klier Júnior 6-4, 6-1, relying on aggressive forehand play to overpower his opponent's defense. The final against Argentina's top-seeded Facundo Díaz Acosta was a high-pressure affair amid fervent home-crowd support, but Gaston clinched the gold with a 6-4, 7-5 win, breaking serve decisively in the second set after a tight contest filled with tactical drop shots and net approaches. This achievement not only elevated his international profile but also boosted his confidence, as he later reflected that the experience intensified his drive to succeed in subsequent junior events. Partnering with compatriot Clément Tabur in boys' doubles, Gaston secured a , further emphasizing his versatility in team play and representation of at the youth international level. The French pair reached the semifinals, where they fell to the eventual gold medalists, Argentina's and , in a competitive match that tested their synchronization on returns and volleys. In the match, Gaston and Tabur staged a comeback against Czech duo Ondřej Štyler and Dalibor Švrčina, dropping the first set 6-7(4) before winning the second 7-5 and the super tiebreak 10-8 after saving multiple match points through resilient serving and lobbed passing shots. Additionally, partnering with Clara , Gaston earned another in . This gritty victory highlighted Gaston's mental fortitude under pressure and contributed to his selection for elite French junior national teams, solidifying his role as a key prospect in the country's development program. The overall Youth Olympics haul—gold in singles and two bronzes—propelled Gaston to end 2018 ranked world No. 2 in , enhancing his readiness for professional transitions.

Professional career

2018–2019: ATP debut and Challenger progress

Gaston turned professional in 2018, building on his successful junior career to begin competing on the ITF Futures circuit. He claimed his first professional title that March at the M15 tournament on hard courts, defeating fellow Frenchman Dan Added in the final. Over the course of 2018, he secured two additional ITF Futures titles on clay in and , which helped him gain entry-level experience and improve his consistency in longer matches. These early successes marked his transition from to the professional ranks, where he focused on developing endurance and tactical depth against more experienced opponents. Gaston's ATP Tour debut came in February 2018 at the in , where he entered the main draw as a wildcard but fell in the first round to , 4-6, 3-6. Later that year, he received a wildcard for the qualifying draw at his home Grand Slam, the , but was eliminated in the first qualifying round by Jürgen Zopp, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. These initial ATP-level appearances exposed him to higher-pressure environments, though he struggled with serve consistency and adapting to faster indoor hard courts compared to his preferred clay surface. By 2019, Gaston had progressed to the ATP Challenger Tour, where he achieved greater stability on clay. He captured his maiden Challenger title at the Open in June, overcoming compatriot 6-3, 6-3 in the final to earn 100 ranking points. He also competed at the Quimper Challenger in January, losing in the first round to Daniel Brands in straight sets, 2-6, 6-7(3). These results highlighted his growing affinity for clay, though he faced adaptation hurdles on indoor hard courts, such as at the Challenger, where early exits underscored the need for a more versatile return game. Representative examples like demonstrated his ability to construct points patiently from the backcourt, a style honed during his junior years. Gaston's steady Challenger progress fueled a significant ranking ascent, starting the year outside the top 500 at No. 418 and concluding 2019 at No. 137 after accumulating points from multiple deep runs. This climb reflected his maturation in handling three-set matches and multi-week schedules, though challenges persisted in transitioning between surfaces, particularly the quicker pace of hard courts that tested his defensive positioning. By year's end, he had played predominantly on clay (16-3 record), using it to build confidence before venturing more into varied conditions.

2020: Major debut and French Open breakthrough

Gaston's 2020 season was heavily impacted by the , which suspended the from March to August, limiting opportunities following his early-year appearances. He made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open in January as a wild card, defeating qualifier in the first round before losing in the second round to , 0-6, 3-6, 1-6. The tour's resumption in August allowed him to compete in select events, but his breakthrough came at his home tournament, the , where he entered as a wild card ranked No. 239. At the postponed in September-October, Gaston produced a stunning run to the fourth round, becoming the first Frenchman to reach that stage on debut at Roland Garros since 1971. In the first round, he defeated fellow wild card Maxime Janvier 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-3 on clay. He followed with a four-set victory over in the second round, 6-4, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-2, saving two set points in the second set to advance. The highlight was his third-round upset over 2015 champion and world No. 16 Stan Wawrinka, securing his first top-20 win in a five-set thriller, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0, lasting 3 hours and 48 minutes; Gaston broke Wawrinka three times in the final set, committing fewer unforced errors to seal the match. This victory, on his preferred clay surface, highlighted his resilience and tactical depth, eliminating the last seed in his quarter and propelling him as the final Frenchman in the draw. In the fourth round, he pushed world No. 3 Dominic Thiem to five sets before falling 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 3-6, earning widespread acclaim for his five-match effort without prior ATP-level wins that year. Gaston's French Open performance elevated his ranking from No. 239 to No. 137 by late October, marking a significant step toward the top 100 he would enter in ; his overall 2020 ATP record stood at 2-5, with additional Challenger-level play amid the resumption but no titles won.

2021: First ATP final and top 100 entry

Gaston began the 2021 season ranked outside the top 150 but quickly established himself on the through consistent performances in main draw events. Following his breakthrough at the , he secured direct entry into several tournaments, marking his first full year of regular ATP-level competition. His progress was highlighted by a career-best run at the Swiss Open in , where, as world No. 155, he advanced to his maiden ATP final by defeating higher-ranked opponents, including in the quarterfinals (6-4, 1-6, 7-6(11)) and defending champion in the semifinals (1-6, 6-3, 7-5). In the final, he fell to top seed 6-3, 6-2, earning 150 ranking points and propelling him into the top 100 for the first time. Gaston's form extended to the ATP Masters 1000 level later in the year, where he qualified for the and produced one of his standout results. As a qualifier ranked No. 103, he upset 12th seed in the second round (6-7(3), 6-4, 7-5) before defeating emerging star 6-4, 7-5 in the round of 16, saving set points in a tense encounter. This propelled him to the quarterfinals, where he lost to world No. 2 7-6(5), 6-4, securing his best Masters 1000 result to date and further solidifying his top 100 status. These achievements contributed to 44 match wins across the season, including multiple three-set victories that showcased his resilience and baseline aggression. In Grand Slams, Gaston demonstrated growing consistency, reaching the main draw in three of four majors. At the , he qualified and advanced to the second round before falling to 12th seed 6-0, 6-3. A first-round exit followed at the against compatriot 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, while he skipped Wimbledon qualifying due to scheduling. His strongest showing came at the US Open, where, after qualifying, he dispatched qualifier 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(4) in the first round but lost in the second to eighth seed 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. These results marked his first second-round appearance at a major outside Roland Garros, reflecting improved adaptability on hard courts. By season's end, Gaston's 2021 campaign yielded a year-end of No. 67, a jump of over 90 spots from the previous year, earned through 44-30 overall record and $818,904 in prize money. He maintained momentum with a spot in the Next Gen ATP Finals in , where he competed against top under-21 talents despite a group-stage retirement injury. No major coaching changes occurred during the year; Gaston continued working with long-time coach Marc Barbier, whose guidance emphasized tactical variety on clay, aiding his breakthrough on that surface where he won 70% of matches. This period established Gaston as a rising French talent, blending defensive solidity with opportunistic net play.

2022: Grass and hard court debuts, career-high ranking

In 2022, Gaston made his debut on grass courts, beginning with the Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, where he reached the quarterfinals by defeating Soonwoo Kwon in the first round 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4 and eighth seed in the second round 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, before falling to wildcard 7-6(2), 6-4. This marked a promising start to his grass-court experience, showcasing his adaptability with drop shots and defensive play on the quicker surface. At Wimbledon, in his Grand Slam grass debut, he advanced to the second round with a five-set victory over 6-2, 4-6, 0-6, 7-6(6), 6-3, but was defeated by 27th seed 7-6(4), 6-4, 6-4. Transitioning to hard courts later in the year, Gaston entered the US Open main draw directly for the first time, but struggled with the pace, losing in the first round to 1-6, 4-6, 2-6 after failing to convert break opportunities. His hard-court adaptation showed mixed results in ATP events, including a first-round exit at the Rolex Paris Masters to Marc-Andrea Hüsler 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), though he secured a notable qualifier win over en route. Gaston did not qualify for the Swiss Indoors Basel, opting instead for Challenger events to build form. These non-clay performances contributed to significant ranking progress, as Gaston entered the top 60 for the first time following his Wimbledon run and peaked at a career-high No. 58 on , 2022, bolstered by his grass-court successes and prior clay stability. Key wins like over Brooksby (then ranked No. 40) highlighted his potential on faster surfaces, yet challenges persisted in maintaining consistency, with early hard-court exits revealing difficulties in serve reliability and net approaches against aggressive opponents.

2023: Form struggles and controversy

Gaston's 2023 season was marked by a significant dip in form, contrasting his career-high ranking of No. 58 achieved in 2022. He struggled with consistency on the , posting an 8-18 win-loss record in main draw matches and failing to advance beyond the second round in any event. This poor performance led to a drop outside the top 100 during the year, with his ranking ending at No. 96 by December. Early exits plagued his Grand Slam appearances, including a first-round defeat at the French Open to Alex Molčan, 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-4, despite entering as a wildcard on home clay. Similar results followed at other majors and Masters 1000 events, such as a second-round loss to Borna Ćorić at the Madrid Open and a second-round exit at the US Open to Laslo Djere. These setbacks were attributed to tactical inconsistencies and inability to maintain baseline rallies, rather than specific injuries or fatigue. To rebuild his ranking, Gaston turned to the Challenger circuit, where he showed flashes of recovery by securing two titles: the Iasi Open in July, defeating 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the final, and the Open later that month, overcoming 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. However, these successes were isolated, as he suffered additional early defeats in other Challengers, limiting his overall momentum and preventing a sustained return to the top 100. The year was further overshadowed by controversy surrounding Gaston's on-court behavior, culminating in multiple unsportsmanlike conduct violations. In May at the Madrid Open, during his second-round match against Ćorić, Gaston intentionally dropped a second ball from his pocket onto the court amid his opponent's smash, aiming to distract and replay the point; this act, his fourth violation of the season, resulted in a $144,000 fine from the ATP, later reduced to $72,000 on appeal—exceeding his tournament earnings and drawing widespread criticism for . Additional incidents, including a contentious retirement on match point against at the Verona Challenger in July while trailing 5-0, 40-0 in the third set, fueled accusations of poor and further tarnished his reputation.

2024: Return to form and second final

Following a challenging 2023 season marked by form struggles, Hugo Gaston showed signs of resurgence in , particularly on his preferred clay surface, where he compiled a 20-12 record across ATP and Challenger levels. He began the year outside the top 100 but steadily climbed through consistent performances, reaching No. 72 in August after his deep run at the Generali Open in . By year's end, Gaston had recovered to No. 76, reflecting improved stability and fewer injury interruptions compared to the prior year. Gaston's clay-court campaign gained momentum in the European spring, highlighted by a quarterfinal appearance at the ATP 250 in , where he defeated Pedro Cachin 6-4, 6-3 before falling to Tomas Martin Etcheverry. This effort contributed to his entry into the top 90 by late May. At the , he exited in the first round to 15th seed in four sets (3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4), but the match showcased his competitive edge on home clay against a strong opponent. His Grand Slam results improved marginally from 2023's winless slate, with a second-round appearance at the Australian Open as a , where he beat 6-4, 3-1 (ret.) before losing to 12th seed 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. First-round defeats followed at Wimbledon (to Alexandre Muller 6-3, 6-4, 6-4) and the US Open (to Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-1, 6-4, 6-2). The pinnacle of Gaston's 2024 season came at the Generali Open in , an ATP 250 clay event, where he reached his second career final. Seeded outside the top 32, he opened with a straight-sets victory over Norbert Gombos (6-1, 7-5), followed by a three-set win against (6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4) in the second round. In the round of 16, Gaston upset seventh seed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-2, 7-6(5), saving break points to advance. The quarterfinals featured a dramatic comeback against top seed and defending champion Sebastian Baez (world No. 18), whom he defeated 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(6) after saving two match points and 12 of 16 break points in a match lasting over three hours. In the semifinals, Diaz Acosta retired injured after Gaston took the first set 6-3, propelling him to the final. Facing , who was on a nine-match clay winning streak, Gaston fell 7-5, 6-3 in 79 minutes, but the runner-up finish earned him 165 ranking points and marked his best ATP result since 2021. Post-match, Gaston expressed visible emotion, breaking down in tears on court, underscoring the personal significance of the achievement. Gaston's performance exemplified his tactical prowess on clay, with key wins over higher-ranked players like Baez and Carballes Baena highlighting enhanced mental resilience in pressure situations. In a year-end reflection, he noted satisfaction with climbing from No. 115 to No. 75, attributing the progress to a focused, injury-managed schedule that allowed for better preparation on his favored surface.

2025: Challenger success and top 100 return

Gaston began the 2025 season outside the top 100 but focused on rebuilding through Challenger-level play, culminating in a significant title win that propelled his ranking back into three figures. In September, he captured his fifth career Challenger title at the Open de Rennes, defeating former world No. 3 Stan Wawrinka in the final, 6–4, 6–4, after 1 hour and 26 minutes of play. This victory, on indoor hard courts in his home country, denied the 40-year-old Wawrinka a potential record-extending Challenger success and awarded Gaston 100 ranking points, marking a key step in his resurgence. In October, he won the Brest Challenger, defeating American Eliot Spizzirri 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 in the final, securing his sixth career Challenger title. On the ATP Tour, Gaston's results were mixed amid ongoing qualification efforts for major events, with several mid-tier appearances highlighting his competitive edge. At the Open in early , he advanced to the second round as a wildcard, defeating qualifier Terence Atmane 6–4, 6–1 in the opening round before retiring injured against in the next match, down 4–6, 0–6, 0–0 due to an issue. Throughout the year, he qualified for or received entry into multiple ATP 250 and 500 events, posting consistent but unspectacular showings that contributed to his overall ATP-level record of 8 wins and 17 losses. Gaston's Grand Slam campaign reflected his transitional form, with direct entry or successful qualifying at three of the four majors. He reached the second round at the Australian Open and , falling in straight sets to higher seeds in both, while exiting in the first round at Wimbledon and the US Open. These appearances, combined with the and Brest triumphs, facilitated his return to the top 100 on October 13, peaking at No. 96 in October and holding No. 96 as of November 2025, providing momentum for year-end tournaments and a foundation for 2026. Financially, the season yielded $822,955 in as of November 2025, bolstered by the Challenger success and ATP deep runs, while his overall singles record across all levels stood at 30 wins and 30 losses, underscoring a balanced but grinding campaign.

Playing style

Strengths and shot selection

Hugo Gaston plays left-handed with a two-handed , which provides him with solid stability and depth from the baseline, though he occasionally employs a one-handed variation to introduce unpredictability and slice angles into his shot selection. This versatility allows him to disrupt opponents' expectations, particularly by transitioning from rallies to low, skidding slices that force awkward responses. Gaston's primary strengths lie in his finesse-oriented game, highlighted by his exceptional proficiency with drop shots, which he executes with remarkable touch and disguise on both wings. These shots, often delivered short and with heavy backspin, compel opponents to rush forward, creating opportunities for passing shots or net play; he integrates them tactically to break the rhythm of baseline exchanges, winning points through precision rather than outright power. Complementing this, his volleying is sharp and instinctive, enabling confident net approaches after deep approach shots, where he uses quick hands to finish points with angled volleys or overheads. Gaston also favors slice backhands to vary pace and height, pulling rivals wide and opening the court for his stronger drives, which generate aggressive, flat-trajectory balls ideal for dictating play on slower surfaces. His shot selection emphasizes tactical variety over consistent aggression, drawing comparisons to the artistry of veteran French players like , who similarly prioritize angles, touch, and all-court involvement to outmaneuver taller, power-based opponents. By exploiting his lefty serving angles and mixing slices with occasional forehand firepower, Gaston constructs points methodically, often luring foes into the forecourt before capitalizing with precise lobs or drives. Recent Challenger successes in 2025 have further honed his tactical variety on hard courts.

Surface preferences and adaptations

Hugo Gaston is recognized as a specialist, deriving significant advantages from his left-handed game, which includes heavy and tactical variety suited to slower surfaces. His affinity for clay is evident in his career statistics across all levels, where he has compiled a 59.6% win rate (137 wins, 93 losses), outperforming his records on other surfaces. This preference aligns with his upbringing in , where clay dominates the landscape, allowing him to leverage endurance and defensive skills in extended rallies. At the in Roland Garros, Gaston's home major, he has achieved a 46.2% win rate (6 wins, 7 losses) since his debut in , highlighted by a career-best fourth-round appearance in as a wildcard entrant. This breakthrough underscored his comfort on the slow, high-bouncing red clay, where he upset higher-ranked opponents including and before falling to then-world No. 3 . On the specifically, his clay win percentage stands at 44.2% (23-29), reflecting consistent quarterfinal or better runs at events like the and Lyon Open, though without a title. Gaston's challenges intensify on faster surfaces like grass and hard courts, where his serve—limited by his 5'8" (173 cm) frame—lacks the pace and kick to hold serve effectively against aggressive returners, resulting in vulnerability during short points. On grass, he holds a 44.4% career win rate across all levels (8-10), with limited exposure including early exits at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023. Hard courts present similar hurdles, yielding a 49.5% win rate overall (55-56), but dropping to 34.9% (22-41) at ATP level, often due to struggles with low-bouncing balls disrupting his rhythm. To address these gaps, Gaston has demonstrated progressive adaptations, particularly in movement and shot adjustment on hard courts following his 2022 career-high ranking of No. 58. His indoor hard court results improved notably in late 2021, with deep runs at events like the , signaling enhanced footwork and serve placement under coach . This versatility has evolved through targeted training, enabling better transitions from defense to offense on quicker surfaces, though clay remains his primary domain. Overall, his surface win rates illustrate this progression as of November 2025:
SurfaceAll Levels Wins-Losses (Win %)ATP Tour Wins-Losses (Win %)
Clay137-93 (59.6%)23-29 (44.2%)
Hard55-56 (49.5%)22-41 (34.9%)
Grass8-10 (44.4%)3-4 (42.9%)
These figures highlight Gaston's ongoing efforts to broaden his game beyond clay while capitalizing on his natural strengths there.

Career statistics

Singles

The following table summarizes Hugo Gaston's performance in Grand Slam tournaments, the , and participation from 2018 to 2025. "A" indicates absence from the event; "Q#" denotes the round lost in qualifying (e.g., Q1 for first qualifying round); "1R", "2R", "3R", and "4R" indicate rounds reached in the main draw; "PO" for indicates participation in play-offs or group stage with France's result noted where applicable. Year-end rankings are included for context. Data is sourced from the and official tournament records.
YearAustralian OpenFrench OpenWimbledonUS OpenDavis CupATP FinalsYear-end ranking
2018AAAAAA1237
2019AQ1AAAA252
20201R4RAAAA162
2021Q11RQ1Q2PO (France advanced)A67
20221R3R2R1RPO (France relegated)A108
2023Q21RQ22RWG (France QF)A104
20242R1R1R1RAA76
20252R2R1R1RPO (ongoing)A96 (as of November 17, 2025)
Gaston's participation in ATP Masters 1000 events has been selective, primarily on clay surfaces, with 25 appearances across his career. The table below highlights the best round reached in any Masters 1000 event per year, along with representative examples of results. Full event-by-event details are available on the site; notable achievements include a quarterfinal at the 2021 (defeating before losing to ). No retirements or walkovers are noted in these events.
YearBest round in Masters 1000Representative results
2018Did not playA
2019Did not playA
20201R1R at (lost to )
2021QFQF at Monte-Carlo; 2R at ,
20223R3R at Indian Wells; 2R at Monte-Carlo,
20232R2R at Indian Wells; 1R at Monte-Carlo
20242R2R at (combined event); 1R at Monte-Carlo
20252R2R at Indian Wells, , ; 1R at ,

Doubles

Gaston's doubles career on the has been limited, with only 21 matches played (5 wins, 16 losses) and no titles. He has primarily focused on singles but occasionally paired with compatriots like or . The table below covers Grand Slam results; participation in ATP Masters 1000 doubles is minimal (best: 1R at 2022 Indian Wells and ). No or significant doubles noted. "A" indicates absence. Data sourced from .
YearAustralian OpenFrench OpenWimbledonUS OpenYear-end doubles ranking
2018AAAANR
2019AAAANR
2020AAAANR
2021A2RAA378
20222R1R1R1R220
2023AAAA413
2024A1RA1R625
2025AAAA900

ATP Tour finals

Gaston has competed in two ATP Tour singles finals, both on clay courts, resulting in a 0–2 record with no titles won. These appearances earned him 300 ranking points in total (150 per runner-up finish at ATP 250 events), significantly contributing to his career-high ranking and top 100 entries. He has not reached any ATP Tour doubles finals.
YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentResultScore
2021Swiss Open GstaadClayCasper RuudRunner-up3–6, 2–6
2024Generali Open KitzbühelClayMatteo BerrettiniRunner-up5–7, 3–6
In his debut final at the 2021 Swiss Open Gstaad, the then-20-year-old wild card overcame a challenging draw, including a three-set semifinal win over seventh seed Laslo Djere, before falling to third seed Ruud in straight sets. Gaston's aggressive baseline play yielded 18 winners but was undermined by six double faults and only 57% points won on second serve, highlighting areas for improvement in high-pressure scenarios. The run marked a breakthrough, boosting him from No. 155 to No. 97 in the PIF ATP Rankings. Gaston's second final arrived at the 2024 Generali Open Kitzbühel, where he navigated a tough path featuring a quarterfinal upset over top seed Sebastian Baez (saving two match points in a 7–5, 5–7, 7–6(6) decider) and a semifinal retirement win against Facundo Diaz Acosta. Against Berrettini, he converted just 1 of 5 break points while facing a dominant serving performance from the Italian (80% first-serve points won). The result added crucial points amid his form resurgence, aiding a climb back toward the top 100.

Challenger and ITF finals

Hugo Gaston has reached 17 finals in singles on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF World Tennis Tour, winning 8 titles and finishing as runner-up 9 times. His early career on the ITF circuit saw him secure 3 titles from 5 finals between 2018 and 2020, including the M15 Houston on hard court in 2019 (defeating Jay Clarke 6-3, 6-4) and the M15 Santa Margherita di Pula on clay in 2019 (defeating Jacopo Berrettini 6-4, 6-3), as well as a title in Montauban during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that helped him gain crucial ranking points amid limited opportunities. These lower-tier achievements marked his progression from junior tennis to professional circuits, building the foundation for his entry into Challenger events where he has shown greater dominance, particularly on clay and indoor hard courts. Gaston's Challenger success includes 12 singles finals with 6 titles as of November 2025, highlighted by his 2025 victory over (6-4, 6-4), denying the former world No. 1 a record-extending Challenger title. This win, along with titles in Brest and earlier events, contributed significantly to his return to the ATP top 100. The following table summarizes his singles finals on the Challenger Tour:
YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentResultOutcome
2021Barcelona Open Banc SabadellClay6-3, 6-0Winner
2021Internazionali Tennis Serie AXIClayAndrea Pellegrino3-6, 6-2, 6-1Runner-up
2021Tulln an der DonauClayMats Moraing6-2, 6-1Runner-up
2021Iasi OpenClayZdeněk Kolář7-5, 4-6, 6-4Runner-up
2022Roanne ChallengerHard (i)Henri Laaksonen6-7(6), 7-5, 6-1Winner
2023Viña del Mar OpenClay7-5, 6-1Runner-up
2023Iasi OpenClay3-6, 6-0, 6-4Winner
2023Trieste ChallengerClay6-3, 5-7, 6-2Winner
2024Open Sopra Steria de LyonClay6-2, 1-6, 6-1Winner
2025Roanne ChallengerHard (i)1-6, 6-3, 6-3Runner-up
2025Hard (i)6-4, 6-4Winner
2025Brest OpenHard (i)2-6, 6-2, 6-1Winner
In doubles, Gaston has appeared in 4 finals on the Challenger and ITF circuits, securing 2 titles and 2 runner-up finishes, often partnering with fellow Frenchmen like and . Notable results include a 2020 ITF M15 title in with Humbert (defeating Jonathan Kanar and Dan Added 6-3, 7-6(5)) and a runner-up finish in the 2019 M15 with Perch. These doubles efforts, though secondary to his singles focus, added to his professional experience and ranking points in the lower tiers.

Notable wins over top 10 opponents

Hugo Gaston has achieved one victory against a top-10 ranked opponent on the as of November 2025. This milestone win occurred during a 250-level event and highlighted his resilience in extended rallies against a consistent baseline player. The following table summarizes Gaston's win over a top-10 opponent:
PlayerOpponent's RankEventSurfaceRoundScoreGaston's Rank
9European Open ()Hard (indoor)Quarterfinals6-3, 3-6, 7-577
This upset propelled Gaston to his third ATP Tour semifinal, contributing to a ranking improvement and renewed momentum ahead of the indoor season.

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