Tennis: Poland’s Hurkacz through to 3rd round in Shanghai

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz has made it through to the third round of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in China.

Hubert Hurkacz

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The 26-year-old, ranked world No. 17 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), defeated Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6, 6-4 in the second round of the men's singles on Friday.

Hubi Fully Loaded! 😍@HubertHurkacz comes through against Kokkinakis 7-6 6-4 to reach the 3rd Round#RolexShanghaiMasterspic.twitter.com/adyZYl7UWN

— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 6, 2023

The Polish player, who had a bye in the first round, will next face Taiwan's Yu Hsiou Hsu.

Hubert Hurkacz gra dalej, choć o awans nie było łatwo! #ATP https://t.co/7AlkDJNnZ9

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) October 6, 2023

The 2023 Shanghai Masters runs until October 15.

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Source: IAR, PAP