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In a thrilling encounter, Hubert Hurkacz secured a hard-fought win against Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild, clinching the victory for Poland in the Australian tennis tournament. Despite a challenging first set tie-break, Hurkacz rallied back, winning 6:7(4), 6:2, 6:3.
The match started with promise for Hurkacz, but Wild’s pressure and errors from the Polish player led to an intense battle. The first set ended in a tie-break, where Wild took an early lead, eventually winning the set.
Hurkacz bounced back in the second set, breaking Wild and securing a 6:2 victory. However, over 20 unforced errors hinted at the ongoing competitiveness. The third set saw a fierce fight for each point, with Wild narrowing the gap. Despite the challenge, Hurkacz closed the match with a 6:3 win.
Hubert Hurkacz odrabia straty! Mamy remis 1⃣:1⃣ pic.twitter.com/Bv4xIvno9u
— Polsat Sport (@polsatsport) December 30, 2023
Poland triumphed 2:0 against Brazil, setting the stage for a New Year clash with Spain. The outcome will determine their advancement to the next round.