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Hubert Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish professional tennis player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish professional tennis player who has reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6. He has won ATP Tour titles including Masters 1000 events in Miami and Shanghai.

Early life and background

Hubert Hurkacz was born in Wrocław, Poland, on 11 February 1997. He turned professional in 2015 and is a right-handed player.

Professional career

Hurkacz established himself on the ATP Tour with multiple singles titles and strong results at major events. His breakout achievements include the 2021 Miami Open title and a Wimbledon semifinal run in 2021.

Rankings and records

He has been ranked as high as world No. 6 in singles, the highest singles ranking achieved by a Polish man in the Open Era. He also reached a doubles career high of world No. 30 in June 2022.

Titles and notable results

Hurkacz has won ATP Tour titles, including ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in Miami (2021) and Shanghai (2023). His results have made him one of the most successful Polish men’s tennis players in history.

Key facts

  • Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish men’s tennis player on the ATP Tour.
  • He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 in 2024.
  • He won the 2021 Miami Open, becoming the first Polish player to win an ATP Masters 1000 singles title.
  • He also won the 2023 Shanghai Masters.
  • He reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What country does Hubert Hurkacz represent?
He represents Poland on the ATP Tour.
When was Hubert Hurkacz born?
He was born on 11 February 1997.
What is Hubert Hurkacz’s highest singles ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 6.
Has Hubert Hurkacz won a Masters 1000 title?
Yes. He won the Miami Open in 2021 and the Shanghai Masters in 2023.
What is Hubert Hurkacz’s playing style?
He is a right-handed player.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Hurkacz
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high singles and doubles rankings, and general biography.
  2. ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2726/hubert-hurkacz
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, turn-pro year, handedness, and player profile details.
  3. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/31976-h.hurkacz
    Supports: Birthplace, height, age, ranking, and profile information.
  4. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/hubert-hurkacz
    Supports: Career highlights including Masters 1000 titles and Wimbledon semifinal.
  5. Laver Cup — https://lavercup.com/player/hubert-hurkacz
    Supports: Turned pro year, birthplace, playing hand, career-high ranking, and title totals.