Tennis: Poland’s Hurkacz moves on in Halle Open doubles

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz has moved into the second round of the men's doubles at the Halle Open grass-court tennis tournament in Germany, partnering with Jannik Sinner of Italy.

Polish tennis player Hubert Hurkacz.

Photo: EPA/RODRIGO ANTUNES

The Pole and the Italian beat Americans Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow 6-4, 5-7, 11-9 in the first round on Wednesday.

In the second round, Hurkacz and Sinner will face Frenchmen Fabien Reboul and Sadio Doumbia.

✌️✔️ @janniksin

📸: TERRA WORTMANN OPEN/Mathias Schulz pic.twitter.com/Q4VJ14P2e8

— Hubert Hurkacz (@HubertHurkacz) June 19, 2024

Earlier this week, Hurkacz booked his place in the second round of the men’s singles in Halle.

Former champ Hubert Hurkacz reaches the second round in Halle 🌱😍 🎥: @tennistv | @ATPTour pic.twitter.com/da0sQw9DY6

— TERRA WORTMANN OPEN (@ATPHalle) June 17, 2024

He will play Australian James Duckworth for a place in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

Two years ago, Hurkacz won the men's singles in Halle. He is currently ranked ninth in the world.

Hung out with Hubi Cup 2024 finalists today in Halle!

Hope this first-hand ATP experience inspires them to pursue their tennis dreams and I’m glad I can support at least a part of their sports journey 😊🎾 pic.twitter.com/OsAAmHgumM

— Hubert Hurkacz (@HubertHurkacz) June 18, 2024

Sinner, meanwhile, is the current men's singles world No. 1.

"A great example for many young kids and his own co-workers" 🤝🇮🇹@janniksin's 'co-workers' on the Italian's popularity in the locker room as world number one#TerraWortmannOpen @atphalle pic.twitter.com/HgdpEVdqkv

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 18, 2024

The 2024 Halle Open runs until Sunday.

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Source: IAR, PAP