Tennis: Poland’s Hurkacz stuns Roger Federer to reach Wimbledon semifinals

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz has sensationally downed Switzerland's world No. 8 Roger Federer in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

Hubert Hurkacz in action against Roger Federer at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Photo: EPA/NEIL HALL

The 24-year-old Pole eased past the 39-year-old Swiss ace 6-3, 7-6, 6-0 in their men's singles quarterfinal match at the grass-court tournament in the British capital on Wednesday to make his first career Grand Slam semifinal.

Marzenia się spełniają 💪🎾🍓🇵🇱
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Dreams come true 💪🎾🍓🇵🇱#Wimbledon #Hubi pic.twitter.com/4xJFUE02WB

— Hubert Hurkacz (@HubertHurkacz) July 7, 2021

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz (right) and Switzerland's Roger Federer (left) shake hands after their quarterfinal encounter at Wimbledon. Photo: EPA/NEIL HALL

Hurkacz, who is ranked world No. 18 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), will next face either Italy's Matteo Berrettini or Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime for a place in the championship match.

The Polish player, who is coached by American Craig Boynton, in April won the men's singles at the Miami Open, a major US tournament sometimes referred to as "the fifth Grand Slam."

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Source: PAP