Hurkacz moves fans by recalling his ordeal: "It has been two surgeries and a lot of work"

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Hubert Hurkacz smiles again at a Grand Slam. The Pole secured his spot in the Wimbledon 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Tommy Paul. After the match, he looked back on the long journey since the knee injury that changed the course of his career exactly two years ago.

"It was exactly two years ago, on this same court in the second round. I fell and, upon getting up, I tore my meniscus. It wasn't fun," Hurkacz recalled, visibly emotional as he relived one of the toughest moments of his professional career.

That mishap marked the beginning of a true ordeal. The former world number six fell out of the Top-100 after undergoing two surgeries and spending months trying to regain the sensations that had made him one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.

Hurkacz spoke about the injury he suffered at Wimbledon 2 years ago after beating Tommy Paul

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Hurkacz sees the light at the end of the tunnel and aims for it all at Wimbledon 2026

"Since then, it's been a constant struggle. I've undergone two surgeries and we've worked very hard. Maybe the results didn't reflect all that effort, but I'm very happy to be back in the Wimbledon fourth round," explained the Pole.

Hurkacz's words reflect the magnitude of the challenge overcome. For many months, physical doubts prevented him from finding consistency, but little by little, he has been regaining his top form to compete once again against the world's best. Furthermore, the setting makes this comeback even more special. "Wimbledon is a unique place. I have incredible memories here, and I hope to keep playing good tennis," he stated.

After enduring one of the most challenging periods of his career, Hurkacz once again feels competitive in the tournament where his nightmare began. Two years after that injury threatened to alter his future, the Pole is back where he always wanted to be: fighting for the decisive rounds of a Grand Slam.

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