In a surprising turn of events, Hubert Hurkacz, the world No. 7, has decided to participate in the Montreal Masters after skipping the Paris Olympics. This decision has stirred up some discussion in Poland, where Hurkacz hails from.
The 27-year-old tennis player had to withdraw from the Paris Olympics due to a leg injury he sustained at Wimbledon. Many Poles were disappointed by his absence from the Olympics, especially after the Polish Olympic Committee President Radoslaw Piesiewicz indicated that Hurkacz’s recovery was progressing well and he should have been able to compete in Paris.
However, Hurkacz defended his decision to skip the Olympics by stating that playing in Paris would have been too risky for his health. He explained that multiple doctors had advised him that he would only be able to realistically return to competition in January, possibly at the Australian Open.
Despite the setbacks, Hurkacz has been documenting his road to recovery on social media. He recently shared a post on Instagram showcasing his journey from the injury at Wimbledon to successful surgery and now being prepared to compete in Montreal.
“Tough times don’t last, tough people do,” Hurkacz wrote in the caption of his inspirational post, indicating his determination to overcome obstacles and return to the tennis court.
Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as Hurkacz takes to the court in Montreal, eager to see how he performs after his injury setback. Only time will tell if his decision to skip the Olympics was the right call or if he will prove that he is indeed a tough competitor who can bounce back from adversity.
