Poland’s tennis player, Hubert Hurkacz, emerged victorious against Ugo Humbert, securing his spot in the final of the ATP 500 tournament. With an arduous journey through a gruelling match, the Polish ace demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill to advance to the final round.
The battle began with Hurkacz displaying his prowess right from the first serve. The 26-year-old Pole adopted an aggressive strategy, showcasing a formidable serve that left his opponent in awe. He managed to secure a crucial break in the 5th game, establishing control over the set. Ultimately, he clinched the first set 6-4.
However, the path to victory was far from straightforward. Ugo Humbert sprang a surprise on the Pole. Humbert shifted into high gear, taking calculated risks and securing the first game on Hurkacz’s serve. From that point on, Hurkacz found himself playing catch-up as Humbert grew increasingly confident on the court. Humbert excelled in long rallies, adding to the frustration of the 26-year-old Pole. Eventually, Hurkacz lost the second set 3-6.
After a brief respite to regroup and shed negative emotions, Hurkacz re-entered the third set with renewed focus and determination. Despite his evident frustration, he managed to secure a love game with an impressive serve, causing considerable trouble for Humbert. Although the Frenchman teetered on the edge of being broken multiple times, it was in the 8th game that Hurkacz finally broke through Humbert’s formidable defence. This set the stage for a nail-biting 6-6 tiebreaker, which was eventually won by Hurkacz, with a 7-5 score.
The victory earned him a place in the tournament final, where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime.
🇵🇱 HUBERT HURKACZ W FINALE! Polak pokonał Ugo Humbert 6:4, 3:6, 7:6(5). O tytuł ATP 500 w Bazylei zagra w niedzielę nie przed godz. 15:30 czasu polskiego z Holgerem Rune lub Felixem Auger-Aliassime. Hubi awansował w rankingu ATP Race na 9. miejsce.
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Hubert Hurkacz – Ugo Humbert 2-1 (6-3, 3-6, 7-6)