Hurkacz falls short in race to be fit for Paris 2024

Hubert Hurkacz’s hopes of participating in his second Olympic Games are over after the Pole conceded defeat in his race to bounce back from a knee injury in time for Paris 2024.

Hurkacz, who competed at Tokyo 2020, underwent a procedure on Monday 15 July to fix a knee problem sustained against Arthur Fils in the second round at Wimbledon.

“My rehab is going very well and I’m making continuous progress, however my team and I have decided that I am not able to compete in the Olympic Games in Paris,” Hurkacz posted on Instagram stories on Monday.

“This was a very, very difficult decision because I have always dreamed of representing Poland at the Olympics, being able to win a medal for the national team, but unfortunately my health does not allow it this year.

“Of course I will be watching and cheering for the entire Polish team and following their performances, wishing them as many medals as possible.”

Even in spite of the absence of the world No. 7, Poland still fields a formidable team for the Olympic Tennis Event with Iga Swiatek a standout favourite to win gold in the women’s singles event, and Magdalena Frech and Magda Linette also taking part in the women’s singles.

Linette is also due to pair with Alicja Rosolska in the women’s doubles competition.

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