?Something Special? – Hubert Hurkacz Talks About His Wimbledon Quarter-Final Match Against Roger Federer

World no.10, Hubert Hurkacz has been playing well on the tour for the past few years. Last year, he shocked everyone by winning the Miami Open after beating Jannik Sinner in the final. However, his biggest win came at Wimbledon; he defeated the eight-time Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer, in the quarter-final.

Consequently, that win against Roger changed Hurkacz?s life and added more to his popularity. In a recent interview with Essentiallysports, the Polish player talked about that match and what it meant to him.

Hubert Hurkacz talks about winning against Roger Federer at Wimbledon

The Wimbledon quarter-final match against Roger Federer was truly a turning point for Hurkacz. Unquestionably, Federer was the favorite before the match. However, the Polish player didn?t give the Swiss Maestro a chance, as he destroyed Federer in straight sets to win the match by 6-3,7-6,6-0.?

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Speaking about the match, Hurkacz said, ?I mean, definitely, a very, very, very big moment for me. I mean, just playing Roger there at Wimbledon and playing a really, really good match was something special, and then that I was able to win, it just makes it way more enjoyable than just experiencing the match (and) not having an opportunity to play in the next round. So, yeah, so definitely, that was just, you know, so much fun to play with Roger.?

Notably, Hurkacz was a huge fan of Roger growing up. Although he was pretty good at basketball and other sports, after seeing Roger, he switched to tennis. ?It?s something special, and Grass, in the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam, that makes it even more special. I mean, he is just such a nice person and a great guide, super relaxed, and definitely inspiring what he has achieved throughout his career and the person he is,? Hurkacz further said.?

What?s next for Hurkacz?

The Polish no.1, Hubert Hurkacz, had a pretty good 2021, as he ended the year with a career-high ranking of 9. Currently, he is no.10 in the ATP rankings as he prepares for Indian Wells and Miami. Last year, Hurkacz won the Miami Open and reached the quarter-finals at the Indian Wells.

So far, 2022 has been a mixed bag for the Polish player. After a disappointing Australian Open, he reached the semi-final at the Dubai Open. Unfortunately, he lost to Andrey Rublev in the semis. As of now, he is focused on the ‘Sunshine Double’ and is ready to defend his title in Miami.

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