US EditionHurkacz wins to lock in Poland's Cup clash with Aussies
Hurkacz secured Poland's quarter-final spot with a straight-sets win and 21 aces, aiming for the nation's first United Cup title after two runner-up finishes.
- On Wednesday, Hubert Hurkacz beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-3 7-6 to clinch Poland's United Cup last-eight spot with two matches to spare at Ken Rosewall Arena.
- After nearly seven months sidelined following arthroscopic right-knee surgery, Hubert Hurkacz kickstarted his season with a 6-3 6-4 upset of world No.3 Alexander Zverev on Monday, saying `I think that's why I'm able to perform maybe better and even stay calm in the difficult moments`.
- Serving 21 aces, Hubert Hurkacz won in one hour and 24 minutes, highlighting his big-serving performance against Griekspoor on Wednesday.
- The draw pairs Hubert Hurkacz with Australia's world No.6 Alex de Minaur on Friday, while rising teen Maya Joint is expected to face Iga Swiatek in singles.
- Poland will be out to break through for silverware after consecutive runner-up finishes to Germany and last year's champions USA, while Australia have never won the United Cup.
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The first two semi-finalists at the United Cup tennis tournament were determined on Wednesday, with the United States defeating Greece and Switzerland defeating Argentina. The final quarter-finalist was also determined, with Poland comfortably defeating the Netherlands.
Hubert Hurkacz wins against Tallon Griekspoor - and thus makes the Aus der Deutschen perfect at the United Cup. For Alexander Zverev the preparation for the Australian Open starts disappointing.
Hubert Hurkacz wins against Tallon Griekspoor - and thus makes the Aus der Deutschen perfect at the United Cup. For Alexander Zverev the preparation for the Australian Open starts disappointing.
The German tennis team missed the quarter-finals at the United Cup. After the 0-3-Pleite against Poland, the necessary help from the Netherlands was not available.
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