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Hubert Hurkacz is relentless in his pursuit of a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin. On Thursday, the Polish tennis sensation advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris with an impressive performance. The Wrocław native defeated Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in just 68 minutes, securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Hurkacz will now face Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the next round.
Dominating Start for Hurkacz
The match didn’t begin on a promising note for Hubert Hurkacz as he was broken in the fourth game. However, he quickly made a remarkable comeback, winning four consecutive games to take control of the set. Supported by the enthusiastic crowd, Hurkacz served his way to a convincing set victory, denying Cerundolo any chance of a comeback.
In the second set, Hurkacz continued to dominate. He started with a break and maintained a clear difference in performance levels. While Cerundolo briefly responded, Hurkacz’s relentless play overwhelmed his opponent. The match ended with Hurkacz’s complete dominance, as he didn’t concede a single point in the last two games, showcasing powerful shots and precise shot placement.
IT'S DONE!🤝@HubertHurkacz has won 15 of his last 17 Masters 1000 matches.#RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/IFqs4sV0YV
— ROLEX PARIS MASTERS (@RolexPMasters) November 2, 2023
Heading to the Quarterfinals
With this impressive victory, Hubert Hurkacz is now on a path to secure a spot in the prestigious ATP Finals. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating his quarterfinal clash with Grigor Dimitrov, as the Polish star’s form continues to shine on the courts.