Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hubert Hurkacz
How Hubert Hurkacz built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Hubert Hurkacz is a highly ranked Polish professional tennis player, achieving a career-high world No. 6 in singles, the highest for a Polish man. He has secured eight ATP Tour singles titles, notably winning two Masters 1000 titles at the 2021 Miami Open and the 2023 Shanghai Masters, making him the first Polish player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. Hurkacz also reached a career-high ranking of world No. 30 in doubles.
6 hours ago : Hubert Hurkacz faces Pedro Martinez in ATP 1000 Rome second round.
Hubert Hurkacz is competing against Pedro Martinez in the second round of the ATP 1000 tournament in Rome. Live updates and match analysis are available. Magdalena Frech also competing.
1976: Wojciech Fibak runner-up at ATP Finals
In 1976, Wojciech Fibak was the runner-up at the ATP Finals, marking a significant achievement in his career.
2013: Jerzy Janowicz's Wimbledon Semifinal
In 2013, Jerzy Janowicz made a semifinals appearance at Wimbledon, marking a significant achievement for Polish tennis.
2014: Established as a talented young Polish tennis player
By 2014, Hubert Hurkacz had established himself as one of the most talented young Polish tennis players, alongside Kamil Majchrzak and Jan Zieliński, indicating his rising prominence in the sport.
2014: US Open debut
In August 2014, Hurkacz made his US Open debut. He qualified for the main draw and won his first-round match against Stefano Travaglia. In the second round, Hurkacz lost to 2014 US Open champion Čilić.
2015: Australian Open boys' doubles final
In 2015, Hubert Hurkacz and his partner Alex Molčan were the runners-up at the Australian Open boys' doubles final, marking an early achievement in his junior career.
2018: Top 100 ranking and Next Generation ATP Finals qualification
In 2018, Hubert Hurkacz broke into the top 100 for the first time and qualified for the Next Generation ATP Finals, signifying a significant step in his professional career.
2019: First ATP title at Winston-Salem Open
In 2019, Hubert Hurkacz won his first ATP title at the Winston-Salem Open, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.
2019: Quarterfinals at Indian Wells Open
In March 2019, Hurkacz reached the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open, marking his first time reaching the quarterfinals of an ATP Masters 1000 event. He defeated Kei Nishikori and Denis Shapovalov before losing to Roger Federer. Following Indian Wells, Hurkacz achieved a new career high singles ranking of world No. 54.
February 2020: Top 30 world ranking
On 3 February 2020, Hubert Hurkacz reached the top 30 in the world rankings at world No. 28, following a successful run at the 2020 ATP Cup and the Australian Open.
2020: 2020 Summer Olympics
Hubert Hurkacz attended the 2020 Summer Olympics, he defeated Luke Saville in the first round before falling in a second round three-setter to Liam Broady.
2020: ATP Cup victories and top 30 ranking
In 2020, Hubert Hurkacz defeated three higher-ranked opponents at the ATP Cup and reached the semifinals of the ATP Auckland Open, leading him to enter the top 30 of the world rankings.
2020: Cincinnati Open and US Open appearances
In August 2020, Hubert Hurkacz participated in the Cincinnati Open and the US Open. He lost in the first round of the Cincinnati Open to John Isner and in the second round of the US Open to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. He also reached the third round of the Italian Open.
April 2021: Top 20 ranking
On 5 April 2021, Hubert Hurkacz entered the top 20 for the first time and reached a career-high ranking of No. 16 after winning the Miami Open in March 2021.
July 2021: Wimbledon Quarterfinals and Semifinals
In July 2021, Hubert Hurkacz achieved a significant milestone by reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the first time in his career and then the semifinals. He defeated Roger Federer in the quarterfinals before losing to Matteo Berrettini in the semifinals. With this successful run he entered the top 15 in the rankings at World No. 11 on 12 July 2021.
September 2021: Moselle Open title in singles and doubles
In September 2021, Hubert Hurkacz won both the singles and doubles titles at the Moselle Open. He defeated Pablo Carreño Busta in the singles final and, with his partner Jan Zieliński, defeated Hugo Nys and Arthur Rinderknech in the doubles final. This made him the first player to sweep both titles in the tournament's history. The win earned him a top 50 debut in doubles and his then-career-high doubles ranking of world No. 47 on 27 September 2021.
2021: Partnership with McLaren
In 2021, Hubert Hurkacz partnered with McLaren, driving McLaren vehicles at tournaments, starting with a McLaren GT tour in New York City and later driving the McLaren 720S in Indian Wells and Poland.
2021: Wimbledon semifinal appearance
In 2021, Hubert Hurkacz reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the second Polish man to achieve this milestone.
2021: Delray Beach Open title
In 2021, Hubert Hurkacz won the Delray Beach Open, securing his second ATP title by defeating Sebastian Korda in the final. He also reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 Great Ocean Road Open in Melbourne.
June 2022: Career-high ranking of world No. 30 in doubles
In June 2022, Hubert Hurkacz achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 30 in doubles, showcasing his prowess in both singles and doubles tennis.
2022: Quarterfinal Appearances in Antwerp and Vienna Open
In 2022, Hubert Hurkacz reached the quarterfinals of the European Open in Antwerp, losing to Dominic Thiem, and the Vienna Open, where he lost to Borna Ćorić. He also lost to Holger Rune in the second round of the Paris Masters.
2022: Halle Open Title
In June 2022, Hubert Hurkacz won the Halle Open, his first title of 2022, on grass, and his first ATP 500 title, winning against the new world No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, in the final. This also became his fifth singles final in a row that he won. He lost his first-round match at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a tight five set match with a super tiebreak in the fifth, after saving three match points.
October 2023: Shanghai Masters Title and ATP Finals Appearance
In October 2023, Hubert Hurkacz won the Shanghai Masters, defeating Andrey Rublev, and reached the final of the Swiss Indoors. He also played at the ATP Finals as an alternate, replacing Stefanos Tsitsipas.
2023: Australian Open Run
In 2023, Hubert Hurkacz reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, his best result at the tournament, defeating Pedro Martínez, Lorenzo Sonego, and Denis Shapovalov before losing to Sebastian Korda.
2023: Shanghai Masters title
In 2023, Hubert Hurkacz secured the Shanghai Masters title, claiming his second Masters 1000 title and further solidifying his position in the world of tennis.
2023: Miami Open Third Round
In March 2023, at the Miami Open, Hubert Hurkacz reached the third round after saving five match points against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the longest three-set match of the season, lasting 3 hours and 31 minutes.
June 2024: Career-High Ranking and Halle Open Final
On 24 June 2024, Hubert Hurkacz achieved a new career-high ranking of world No. 7 after reaching the final of the Halle Open, where he lost to Jannik Sinner.
August 2024: Career Best Ranking Despite Wimbledon Retirement
Despite retiring from Wimbledon due to a knee injury in a match against Arthur Fils, Hubert Hurkacz moved up to a new career best ranking of world No. 6 on 5 August 2024.
November 2024: New Coaching Team
In November 2024, Hubert Hurkacz announced Nicolás Massú as his new coach, with Ivan Lendl joining the team as an advisor.
2024: Australian Open Quarterfinals and Top 10 Ranking
In 2024, Hubert Hurkacz reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time and moved to World No. 8 in the rankings after defeating qualifiers and seeded players, ultimately losing to Daniil Medvedev.
2024: First Clay Court Title at Estoril Open
In April 2024, Hubert Hurkacz won his first clay court title at the Estoril Open, defeating Pedro Martinez in the final and achieving a title on all surfaces.
2025: End of Yonex Sponsorship
In 2025, the sports company Yonex sponsorship of Hubert Hurkacz ended.
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