Injured Hubert Hurkacz Withdraws From Wimbledon; Cites Setback During Recovery
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Hurkacz, 28, underwent surgery after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in a second-round match at Wimbledon last year.
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon on Friday, citing a setback during his recovery from surgery.
World no. 6 Hurkacz has not played since he withdrew from the Libema Open earlier this month due to a lower back injury, with the tournament's fifth seed forced to take two medical timeouts in a first-round victory before he withdrew.
Hurkacz also underwent meniscus surgery on his right knee after retiring from his second-round match at Wimbledon last year, where he was the seventh seed, forcing him to skip the Olympics as well.
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'Over the past few weeks, you've seen me on court through both the highs and the more challenging moments. Unfortunately, today I have to share some difficult news," Hurkacz said in a statement.
'After careful consideration and consultation with my team, we have made the decision to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon.
'During preparations, my body reacted – synovial membrane irritation – which is part of the recovery process from my surgery. It needs rest and treatment, and I need to listen to my body."
Hurkacz, 28, underwent surgery after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in a second-round match at Wimbledon last year.
He is 15-11 this season but has not played since withdrawing from the Libema Open earlier this month due to a lower back injury.
Hurkacz has won eight singles titles on the ATP Tour and is still looking for his first Grand Slam win. He reached the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2021.
'It is not easy to step away from such a prestigious tournament," Hurkacz said. 'But I know this is the right decision for my long-term health and performance."
The Wimbledon draw was made earlier on Friday, and Hurkacz was set to play Briton Billy Harris in the first round of the grasscourt Grand Slam, which begins on Monday.
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