By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday November 30, 2024
Sixteenth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz ended his longtime pairing with coach Craig Boynton simply previous to the US Open. It was a profitable five-year partnership that solidified Hurkacz as a High 10 participant (career-high No.6) and yielded eight ATP titles, together with two on the Masters 1000 stage, in Miami in 2021 and Shanghai in 2023.
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After taking a while to deliberate, 27-year-old Hurkacz has chosen an elite teaching tandem that might assist him take the subsequent steps in his burgeoning profession.
Hurkacz introduced that he’ll work with Corridor of Famer Ivan Lendl and Chilean legend Nicolas Massu in 2025. Lendl, an eight-time main champion, additionally coached Andy Murray to his three main titles. Massu, an Olympic gold medalist in singles and doubles on the 2004 Athens video games, and a former World No.9, coached Dominic Thiem to his lone Grand Slam title.
Convey it on, 2025! 💪 #crew
_______________________Ciśniemy, 2025! 💪 pic.twitter.com/eaEPJT0Uem
— Hubert Hurkacz (@HubertHurkacz) November 29, 2024
“Having Nicolas Massu and Ivan Lendl as a part of my crew is an honor,” Hurkacz stated in an announcement. “Their information and dedication encourage me to work more durable than ever, and I’m able to put within the arduous work.
“I’m excited and optimistic for season 2025 and past. This has been a yr of ups and downs; I’ve realized so much and grown so much, and I can lastly say I’m totally wholesome and prepared for the challenges forward.”
Hurkacz underwent surgical procedure on his proper meniscus in July after injuring himself in a fall at Wimbledon. He returned for the North Amerian arduous courtroom swing, after being pressured to overlook the Paris Olympics. He completed the yr with a 40-19 document however solely performed three matches after the US Open.
The Pole will start his 2025 season by representing his nation on the 2025 United Cup, which commences on December 27.
