Hubert Hurkacz is trying hard to get back on his feet, proving that every setback is just a setup for a comeback. Despite a challenging Wimbledon, the 27-year-old tennis star’s recent news has stirred concern among fans, highlighting his withdrawal from the Paris Olympics, which has left many unsettled and eager for more details on what’s next for Hurkacz.

The news that Iga Swiatek’s possible mixed doubles partner will not be competing in Paris in 2024 has dealt a serious blow to her chances of winning an Olympic medal. The ATP world No. 7’s participation was already in question following a knee injury sustained at Wimbledon earlier this month.

Hurkacz suffered the injury while diving for a volley during his second-round match against Arthur Fils and was forced to retire shortly after, further exacerbating his condition with another attempted volley. Talking about what comes next, the ATP tennis player, in an interview with Eurosport, opened up about his rehabilitation, and whether he will be seen playing in other tennis events post-Paris Olympics.

Hurkacz stated. “The rehabilitation is really going very, very well and I’m constantly moving forward, developing, but we made a decision with the team that I’m not able to play in the Olympic Games in Paris. It was a very, very difficult decision because I dreamed of representing Poland at the Games and being able to win a medal for the team, but unfortunately, my health won’t allow me to do that this year.”

The question on everyone’s mind is: when will Hurkacz return to the court? Reflecting on his recent injury, Hurkacz revealed, “I spoke to the doctors right after my injury, and eight out of ten said that realistically, I could only return to play in Australia.”

In the beginning of 2024, Poland’s United Cup campaign was managed by Swiatek and Hurkacz, who took the team to the final, where they were defeated by Germany. In the Olympic mixed doubles, the pair was predicted to be the top seeds and serious medal contenders.

Hurkacz’s withdrawal lessens Swiatek’s prospects of winning an Olympic medal. The news of the withdrawal not only shocked the tennis world but, at the same time, left the president of the president of the Polish Olympic Committee baffled.

Polish Olympic Committee president doesn’t understand Hubert Hurkacz’s decision

The Polish Olympic Committee’s president, Radosław Piesiewicz, expressed his displeasure at Hubert Hurkacz’s withdrawal and how it affected the Polish squad. He said through TVP Sport, “It’s (Hubert Hurkacz) and his team’s decision. I respect it, but I don’t understand it. Polish sports and Polish fans lose out on this. This is a huge loss.”

The 27-year-old Jan Zielinski, a doubles specialist, might have stepped into the picture with Swiatek. But he will unfortunately miss the opportunity to participate in Paris, as his singles ranking does not meet the required threshold to be included in the Olympic contingent. Hubert Hurkacz’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is a major blow to the Polish tennis squad as well as the larger national sports community.

His absence not only hurts Poland’s chances of winning a medal in the mixed doubles competition but also negatively affects the dynamic of the squad as a whole. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the ATP star missing the Olympics? Do let us know in the comment section below.