Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of World Number 9, which he reached in November 2021.
Player Profile
Hubert Hurkacz was born on February 11, 1997 in Wrocław, Poland. He currently splits his time between his hometown in Poland and Monte Carlo, Monaco. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 81 kg. He is right-handed and he has a two-handed backhand.
Since his mother introduced him to the sport, Hurkacz started to play tennis at five. His first teachers were his mother and father. Hurkacz participated in courses and began to play more regularly. By 2014, Hurkacz was among young tennis players, including Kamil Majchrzak and Jan Zielinski, the category that was among the most talented.
He is coached by Craig Boynton. Since turning pro in 2015, he has earned around US$10.9 million in prize money.
Career
Hurkacz did not make his Grand Slam main draw debut until 2018. He started the year trying but failing to qualify for the Australian Open. Later, he made it to the second rounds of the French Open and the US Open.
Also in 2018, he made his ATP Masters 1000 debut, appearing in the Cincinnati Masters and the Shanghai Masters. In 2021, he made it to the semifinals of Wimbledon. That year, he also made a name for himself when he won the Miami Open.
In 2022, he managed to reach the fourth round of the French Open. He also it to the finals of the Canadian Open. In 2023, he won his second ATP Masters 1000 event- the Shanghai Masters.
Career Record
Singles
Career Titles: 7
- Highest Singles Ranking: 9 (November 8, 2021)
- Current Singles Ranking: 9 (January 15, 2024)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - 4R (2023)
- French Open - 4R (2022)
- Wimbledon - SF (2021)
- US Open - 2R (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Other Tournaments
- Tour Finals - RR (2021)
- Olympic Games - 2R (2020)
Doubles
Career Titles: 4
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 30 (June 13, 2022)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 130 (October 2, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - 1R (2020, 2021)
- French Open - 2R (2020)
- US Open - 2R (2021)
Other Doubles Tournaments
- Olympic Games - 1R (2020)
People Ask
How old is Hubert Hurkacz?
He was born on February 11, 1997. As of the end of the 2023 season, he is 26 years old.
Who coaches Hubert Hurkacz?
He is coached by Craig Boynton, who is a former American professional tennis player.
What is Hubert Hurkacz’s nationality?
Hurkacz is Polish. He was born in Wroclaw, Poland. He currently resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
