Polish Olympic Committee President Radoslaw Piesiewicz would not appear to be too impressed with Hubert Hurkacz’s late withdrawal from the Paris Olympics as he claims he was getting the knowledge that the Polish tennis star was recovering properly and that he can be able to symbolize his nation.
On Monday, world No. 7 Hurkacz introduced that he was pulling out of the Paris Olympics after injuring his knee at Wimbledon. In his message, the 27-year-old Pole confirmed that he was making progress but additionally added that he did not really feel prepared sufficient to compete in Paris.
Whereas Hurkacz’s transfer did not solely depart Poland with out one among its prime athletes on the Paris Olympics, it additionally negatively impacted Iga Swiatek and Jan Zielinski.
For a 12 months, it was identified that Hurkacz and Swiatek had been planning to play blended doubles collectively on the Olympics. Additionally, Hurkacz agreed to group up with Zielinski within the males’s doubles occasion – however after he withdrew – former doubles world No. 7 Zielinski was left with out a probability to compete in Paris.
“We had been relying on Hubert flying to the Olympics, getting his act collectively. We had been in fixed contact with the Polish Tennis Affiliation. The message was that every thing was going properly and Hubert can be wholesome. Yesterday, what occurred occurred. I referred to as the supervisor straight away. We talked, I made her notice how vital it was for Hubert to be there. I used to be ready for a return name with a choice. I by no means bought it,” Polish Olympic Committee President Piesiewicz mentioned, by way of TVP Sport.
“It is (Hubert Hurkacz) and his group’s determination. I respect it, however I do not perceive it. Polish sport and Polish followers lose out on this. It is a enormous loss. We preserve our fingers crossed for Hubert to recuperate as quickly as attainable and combat for Slams, not medals anymore.”
What Hurkacz mentioned in his announcement?
When Hurkacz sustained a knee harm on July 4th, it immediately raised main considerations about his Olympic participation because it was one of many worst moments the Pole may have picked up an harm.
And 18 days after the harm and 4 days earlier than the beginning of the Paris Olympics, Hurkacz determined to not go to Paris.
“My rehabilitation goes very properly, and I am making steady progress. Nevertheless, my group and I’ve determined that I am not in a position to compete on the Olympic Video games in Paris. This was a really, very troublesome determination as a result of I’ve all the time dreamed of representing Poland on the Olympics, having the ability to win a medal for the nationwide group, however sadly, my well being doesn’t permit it this 12 months,” Hurkacz introduced on Instagram on Monday.
“After all, I can be watching and cheering for all the Polish group and following their efficiency, wishing them as many medals as attainable.”
Hurkacz’s Wimbledon harm was scary and heartbreaking
Within the Wimbledon second spherical, Hurkacz was down two units to 1 versus Arthur Fils and their fourth set was in a tie-break – through which he and the Frenchman had been tied to seven factors apiece.
Within the fifteenth level of the tie-break, Hurkacz tried a dive on the internet and he truly received that time to open an 8-7 lead and provides himself a set level. However it took a while earlier than the Pole bought again on his ft and he needed to be helped by Fils.
After the coach was referred to as and Hurkacz acquired some assist, he determined to proceed the match. However the match continued for less than two factors because the Pole determined to retire the match after Fils went 9-8 up within the tie-break.
Whereas Hurkacz’s harm was undoubtedly very unlucky, some weren’t completely satisfied that the world No. 7 retired the match whereas a match level down. However when Fils was requested about it, he did not have any issues with it in any respect.
“I noticed a good friend. He was in ache and he could not transfer. I did not care concerning the rating. I used to be simply hoping that the man is properly and he can nonetheless stroll and every thing. He informed me that he felt one thing in his knee. I forgot the rating at this level. I used to be simply attempting to assist him, and simply that is it,” Fils mentioned of Hurkacz retiring whereas dealing with a match level.
Now that Hurkacz is out of the Olympics, he’ll in all probability swap his focus to being prepared for the upcoming Masters occasions in Montreal and Cincinnati, in addition to the US Open.
The Montreal Masters is beginning on August sixth and it stays to be seen if Hurkacz will recuperate in time for the match.
