Hubert Hurkacz 10 Personal Facts, Biography, Wiki
Polish tennis player Born: February 11, 1997 (age 25 years), Wrocław, Poland Height: 1.96 m Coach: Craig Boynton Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco Turned pro: 2015 Nationality: POL (Poland) Birthdate: February 11, 1997 Age: 25 years old Birthplace: Wroclaw, Poland Residence: Wroclaw, Poland Turned Pro: Pro Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
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For the past several years Hurkacz has adhered to a vegan diet. However, during his interview with ATP he stated that “when I was a kid, I didn’t like salad at all and I didn’t like most of the veggies”. From childhood Hurkacz has been passionate about cars. He stated, “I love cars, if I saw one on the street, I was always trying to look at it, find data about the cars.” His love of cars led him to Formula One—he doesn’t miss a race—and that led him to partnership with the McLaren team. He is hoping to get behind the wheel of one of the McLaren supercars on a track, even with a racecar driver. Furthermore, since he was a kid he was surrounded by tennis. His whole family is loving this sport, however Hurkacz was the first one to succeed in a worldwide context. Nickname is Hubi. Father, Krzysiek; mother, Zosia; sister, Nika, also plays tennis. Began playing tennis at age 5 because mother was a junior tennis champion in Poland. Also participated in gymnastics, basketball and football as a child. Parents met as swimming teammates at the Wroclaw University of Economics. Uncles, Lech and Tomek, were also tennis players. Grandfather played volleyball on international level. Says that he hopes to inspire Poles to achieve their dreams and remain positive during tough times. Favourite shot is serve, surface is hard and city on tour is Melbourne. Says that he has an all-around game after growing up on clay with both offensive and defensive skills. Enjoys basketball, books, fast cars, snooker and watches. Idolised Roger Federer and basketball player Michael Jordan growing up. Favourite food is risotto. Pre-match meal typically includes vegetables, rice, pasta and/or cereal. Likes reading books by Robert Ludlum. Favourite actor is Jason Statham, movie is Papillon, TV show is Top Gear and superhero is Iron Man. If he wasn’t a tennis player, he would have pursued race-car driving, basketball or business. Hopes that his peers consider him “thoughtful and kind to others, fiercely passionate about tennis, competitive, but never a sore loser.” Top Polish men’s player in history improved year-end ranking in 7 straight seasons, ending 2021 at career-high No. 9 after qualifying for Nitto ATP Finals. Defeated No. 1 Medvedev 6-1 6-4 in 63 minutes to win 5th ATP Tour singles title in as many finals at 2022 Halle. Upset 5 seeds to win 2021 ATP Masters 1000 Miami title and earned 4 victories in 3 sets to reach 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Montreal final. Also advanced to ATP Masters 1000 SFs at 2021 Paris and 2022 Miami, and captured ATP Masters 1000 doubles titles at 2020 Paris w/Auger-Aliassime and 2022 Miami w/Isner. Entered 2021 Wimbledon on 6-match losing streak, then defeated No. 2 Medvedev and 8-time champion Federer en route to 1st Grand Slam SF.
