Tennis: Poland’s Hurkacz moves on in singles, doubles in Toronto

Polish tennis player Hubert Hurkacz has booked his place in the second round of the men’s singles and moved into the second round of the men’s doubles competition at the Canadian Open tournament in Toronto.

Hubert Hurkacz in action against Alexander Bublik in Toronto.

Photo: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM via PAP

The 26-year-old defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik 6-3, 7-6 in the first round of the men’s singles.

Bublik after losing to Hubert Hurkacz:

“I wish to never face you again in my f******g life, man.”

One thing you have to give Bublik credit for…

He’s always honest. 😂

pic.twitter.com/dPOnGMKAIC

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 7, 2023

The Polish player, who is ranked world No. 17 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), will now take on Serbia's Miomir Kecmanović in the next round.

A finalist in Montréal last year, No. 15 seed @HubertHurkacz begins his bid to go one further this year in Toronto with a 6-3, 7-6(2) win over Alexander Bublik.

The Pole now improves to 6-1 lifetime against the Kazakh and could face World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in round 3!#NBO23 pic.twitter.com/amr25KcF3R

— National Bank Open (@NBOtoronto) August 7, 2023

Hurkacz is playing for his seventh career singles title in Canada.

Meanwhile, the Polish player has also advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles at the hard-court tournament in Toronto, partnering with Mate Pavić of Croatia.

Hurkacz and Pavić on Tuesday defeated Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and Finland's Harri Heliövaara 6-2, 7-5 in their round-of-16 men’s doubles match.

Hubert Hurkacz świetnie radzi sobie w Toronto 🎾https://t.co/bBuVZeX7fV

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) August 8, 2023

Up next for the Polish-Croatian pairing are the Netherlands' Wesley Koolhof and Britain's Neal Skupski.

The 2023 Canadian Open runs until Sunday.

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Source: PAP