Hubert Hurkacz missed tennis. The Pole returned and grabbed the win
Hubert Hurkacz has played his first match in almost a month. At the beginning of the competition in Tokyo, the Pole defeated Marcos Giron, which may be a good omen for the near future.
Hubert Hurkacz suffered for a long time with the effects of the injury suffered during Wimbledon. The Pole, who quickly returned to the game after missing the Olympic tournament, was not in good shape, resulting in a defeat in the second round of the US Open. The player from Wrocław devoted the following weeks to good physical preparation for the end of the season. He took part in the ATP tournament in Tokyo, where in the first round he confidently defeated Marcos Giron 6:4, 6:7, 6:4.
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Marcos Giron in the ATP tournament in Tokyo
The beginning of the match heralded an even match and that was the case in the first set. The American, ranked 47th in the ranking, did not give up and someone was close to losing the serve in the third game. Hurkacz already had a break point, but he did not use it. In most cases the games were rather short. The last, tenth game turned out to be decisive for the fate of the game. The Pole, leading 5:4, broke Girona quite confidently and secured the break and victory in the game in the first attempt.
However, there were more emotions in the second set. It seemed that Hurkacz was heading for the win, as he was already leading 3-1 after breaking his opponent. However, he unexpectedly showed good performance and after a fierce fifth game, he won for the first time on a pass from a Pole, and then equalized the match. However, the Pole again took the lead 5:4, which soon turned into a draw 5:5, and then 6:6. A tie-break was needed. This one took place in a fierce atmosphere. Hurkacz’s lower-ranked rival did not give up and finally had his way, winning the game 7:6 (7:5).
In the third set there was again a close fight. Giron felt that he was able to defeat the world’s leading tennis player, but it was Hubert Hurkacz who broke him in the first game. The American chased him throughout the entire game, not allowing himself to lose the pass again. The closer to the end of the game, the more difficult his situation was. The Pole had to do his part, which he did, winning 6:4 and advancing to the next round of the tournament.
Hubert Hurkacz is waiting for his opponent in the next round of the tournament
In the next round of the ATP tournament in Tokyo, Hubert Hurkacz will face the winner of the duel between Jack Draper and Mattia Bellucci.
