Hurkacz sends Poland to United Cup quarter-finals
Poland has qualified for the quarter-finals of the United Cup after Hubert Hurkacz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 7-6(4).
Entering the tie, Poland needed to win one match to guarantee its spot in the last eight at the mixed-teams event. Hurkacz wasted little time, producing a dominant serving performance in which he hit 20 aces and did not face a break point.
“Definitely didn’t know how I was going to start the season. Haven’t played for seven months, so you don’t really know what to expect,” Hurkacz said. “I was playing okay in the practice, but practice is so different from the match when you have so many emotions, you have fans around. I’m quite positively surprised and pleased with that performance out there.”
Prior to this tournament, Hurkacz had not played since June 2025 because of a knee injury that required surgery. But the former No. 6 player in the PIF ATP Rankings has come out firing in the new season with straight-sets victories against World No. 3 Alexander Zverev and Griekspoor.
“After such a long period you’re just so excited to be out there and it also gives you a different perspective on things,” Hurkacz said. “I think that’s why I’m able to perform maybe better and even stay calm in the difficult moments.”
Poland will face home favourite Australia Friday evening Sydney in what promises to be a scintillating clash. Hurkacz’s side is pursuing its first United Cup triumph after back-to-back runner-up finishes.
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