Hubert Hurkacz's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hubert Hurkacz.

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.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: Wojciech Fibak reached the top 10 in singles

In 1977, Wojciech Fibak reached the top 10 in singles, a feat that Hubert Hurkacz later matched and surpassed.

2002: Mario Ančić's defeat of Roger Federer

In 2002, Mario Ančić defeated Roger Federer in straight sets at Wimbledon, a feat that Hubert Hurkacz would later replicate.

2013: Jerzy Janowicz's Wimbledon Semifinal

In 2013, Jerzy Janowicz made a semifinals appearance at Wimbledon, marking a significant achievement for Polish tennis.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 2022 ATP Cup win over Diego Schwartzman

In January 2022, Hubert Hurkacz won over Diego Schwartzman during the 2022 ATP Cup, sealing victory for Poland over Argentina and allowing the Polish team to advance to the semifinals.

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: United Cup Performance

In 2023, at the United Cup, Hubert Hurkacz defeated Alexander Bublik and Stan Wawrinka, contributing to Poland's advancement to the Brisbane City Finals and the United Cup Final Four in Sydney.

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.

2024: United Cup Season Start

Hubert Hurkacz started the 2024 season at the United Cup. Following his first match win in singles he paired up with Iga Świątek in mixed doubles to secure a win over Brazil. With the wins over Spain, China and France, team Poland qualified for the finals.

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.