Hubert Hurkacz has simply confirmed what many feared would occur as he’s out of the Paris Olympics and meaning Poland will not have a famous person combined doubles duo consisting of Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek.
18 days in the past, world No. 7 Hurkacz suffered a brutal ending to his Wimbledon run in a scene that left the gang shocked and in disbelief. Down two units to at least one to Arthur Fils of their Wimbledon second-round match and with the rating tied to seven factors apiece within the fourth-set tie-break, Hurkacz injured his proper knee after trying a dive on the web.
Whereas Hurkacz gained that time to go 8-7 up, he needed to be helped by Fils to get again to his toes and a coach was immediately known as to the courtroom. However the coach could not do a lot as Hurkacz was evidently in main ache and discomfort – and after Fils gained the following two factors to open a 9-8 lead – the Pole retired whereas a match level down.
Hurkacz proclaims his Paris Olympics withdrawal
“My rehabilitation goes very nicely, and I am making steady progress. Nevertheless, my staff and I’ve determined that I am not capable of compete on the Olympic Video games in Paris. This was a really, very tough resolution as a result of I’ve at all times dreamed of representing Poland on the Olympics, having the ability to win a medal for the nationwide staff, however sadly, my well being doesn’t enable it this yr,” Hurkacz introduced by way of a video posted on his Instagram Story.
Already a yr in the past, Hurkacz confirmed that he and WTA world No. 1 Swiatek have been planning on taking part in combined doubles on the Paris Olympics. Whereas tennis followers have been excited in regards to the pairing, the Poles have been actually completely happy about it as a result of they believed the star duo would give them a powerful shot at profitable a title within the competitors.
However sadly, that’s not potential anymore.
“After all, I might be watching and cheering for the complete Polish staff and following their efficiency, wishing them as many medals as potential,” Hurkacz added.
