Hurkacz Returns to Grand Slam Round of 16

Hubert Hurkacz has advanced to the round of 16 at Wimbledon, marking his return to the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time since Roland Garros in 2024. The Polish player secured his spot by defeating American Tommy Paul in a hard-fought third-round match.

Hurkacz's powerful serve was a decisive factor, as he registered twenty aces throughout the contest. Despite dropping the first set, he rallied to win the next three, ultimately prevailing 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-5, 6-2 in three hours and fifteen minutes. This victory avenged previous losses to Paul, whom he had defeated in only one of their four prior encounters.

This marks Hurkacz's third appearance in the Wimbledon round of 16. His strong performance at the All England Club includes a previous semifinal run in 2021, where he defeated Roger Federer before falling to Matteo Berrettini. A back injury had sidelined him from Wimbledon in 2025.

In the upcoming round of 16, Hurkacz is scheduled to play against Germany's Jannik Sinner. Sinner notably eliminated the ninth-seeded Daniil Medvedev from the tournament.