Hubert Hurkacz is the highest-ever ranked Polish tennis player in history. He has won eight career singles titles, including Masters-1000 successes at Miami and Shanghai. Hurkacz won his first ATP Tour level and Grand Slam main draw match at the 2018 French Open - beating Tennys Sandgren. An all-court player, the Polish giant backs up his strong serve with ground-strokes of pinpoint accuracy.
At the Grand Slam level, Hubert Hurkacz is a Wimbledon semi-finalist from 2021. During this tournament, he beat Roger Federer in what turned out to be the Swiss maestro’s final professional match. During the 2024 season, he suffered a torn meniscus injury in his right knee, sidelining him from the circuit. Hubert Hurkacz has a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world. However, he ended the 2024 campaign at No. 16, despite starting the season by making the quarterfinal at the Australian Open. In doubles, ‘Hubi’ has four trophies - including Masters-1000 titles at Paris in 2020 and Miami in 2022 (alongside Auger-Aliassime and Isner respectively).
Who is the coach of Hubert Hurkacz?
Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu are the coaches of Hubert Hurkacz.
Hubert Hurkacz hired experienced coaches Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu to his setup for the 2025 season, according to Tennis' official website. The Polish star made the announcement in November 2024, adding knowledge and experience to his team in the process. While Lendl has coached Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev in the past, Massu is widely credited for the success of Dominic Thiem.
Ivan Lendl is a Czech-American former professional player turned coach. He retired in 1994, and won 8 Grand Slam titles. Winning 94 career singles championships in total, Lendl stands at fourth on the all-time list. As a coach, he mentored British legend Andy Murray to three majors and two Olympic gold medals. Murray also became World No. 1 under Lendl’s guidance.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Massu is a former gold medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics (singles and doubles). He won six singles titles during his career, before becoming a coach. Under his mentorship, Dominic Thiem won his only Grand Slam title. He also reached the final of three other majors and two ATP Finals.
What Did Hubert Hurkacz say about his coaching decision?
According to Reuters, Hubert Hurkacz is excited to work with Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu from the 2025 season. “Their knowledge and dedication inspire me to work harder than ever, and I’m ready to put in the hard work,” he said. “I’m excited and optimistic for season 2025 and beyond. This [2024] has been a year of ups and downs.”
There is no shortage of excitement on the part of Nicolas Massu either. “I’m very motivated and happy to begin this new chapter working with Hubi,” he stated. “He is not only a great person but also a true professional. I’m excited to join his team and believe that together we can achieve great things. I’m also looking forward to starting the pre-season in Florida alongside Ivan.”
Hubert Hurkacz's past coach
Craig Boynton is the former coach of Hubert Hurkacz. He is a former American tennis player who became a coach in 1993. Hurkacz and Boynton began their partnership in March 2019, and it lasted for five years. Additionally, Boynton also previously worked with the likes of John Isner and Jim Courier. Outside of his professional career, Craig Boynton is married to former tennis player, Teri Whitlinger. They have three children together.
FAQs on Hubert Hurkacz
A. Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu are Hubert Hurkacz's coaches.
A. Hubert Hurkacz has earned nearly $17 million in his career, as per ATP's official website.
A. Hubert Hurkacz is ranked No. 16 in the world, as of December 2024.
A. No, Hubert Hurkacz is reportedly single, as of December 2024.
