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Tennis Biography

Hubert Hurkacz

“Ginola”

Polish flag Polish · Wrocław, Poland · Born 11 February 1997

Singles

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Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish professional tennis player known for his powerful serve, who has won 8 ATP Tour titles including a Masters 1000 in Miami.

Hubert Hurkacz was born on 11 February 1997 in Wrocław, Poland, and turned professional in 2015, developing into the highest-ranked Polish man in the history of the Open Era, combining a powerful serve with an unusually aggressive net game for a modern baseline-dominated era, frequently employing serve-and-volley tactics to close out points. Hurkacz reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 on 5 August 2024, and delivered his best Grand Slam result at Wimbledon in 2021, reaching the semi-finals. He has won eight ATP Tour singles titles across his career, including significant victories at Masters 1000 level. Hurkacz has represented Poland at the Davis Cup throughout his career, helping raise the profile of Polish men's tennis on the international stage, and reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 30 in June 2022, reflecting his well-rounded game across formats. Hurkacz has continued competing at the top level of the ATP Tour, working with a series of high-profile coaches including former world No. 1 Ivan Lendl, and remains one of the most consistent and respected Eastern European players of his generation.

Famous For

Polish Masters 1000 champion known for his serve

He beat Roger Federer 6-0 in the third set in Federer's last ever Wimbledon match in 2021 — one of the most iconic if bittersweet images in modern tennis.

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Playing Style

How They Played

Hurkacz is known for his powerful serve, standing 6'5" tall and utilizing his height advantage effectively. He possesses strong groundstrokes from both wings and plays an aggressive baseline game, often looking to dictate points with his forehand.

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Hurkacz has elevated Polish tennis on the international stage and inspired a new generation of players in his home country.

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • 8 ATP Tour singles titles including Miami Masters 2021
  • career-high ranking No. 9
Career Journey

Timeline

2015 📌 Turned professional
2019 🎯 First ATP final at Next Gen ATP Finals
2021 🏆 Won ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open
2021 🎯 Reached Wimbledon semifinals
2021 🎯 Reached career-high ATP ranking No. 9
2023 🏆 Won ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai Masters
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions about Hubert Hurkacz

He won the 2021 Miami Open, becoming the first Polish player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title.

He beat Roger Federer 6-0 in the decisive third set, which turned out to be Federer's last Wimbledon match ever.

Hubert Hurkacz is Polish, born in Wrocław, Poland.

He has one of the best serves on tour and a heavy forehand, making him dangerous on all surfaces.