Hubert Hurkacz has advanced to the final of the Chengdu Open, marking his first ATP Tour final appearance of the season. The Polish tennis player overcame a challenging start in the semifinals on Monday, defeating Canada’s Denis Shapovalov with a scoreline of 6-7(8-10), 6-3, 6-3. This victory propels Hurkacz into his 13th career ATP Tour final and his first since competing in Geneva in May 2025.
Hurkacz’s journey this season has been marred by injuries and a subsequent decline in the world rankings, following a lengthy recovery that began in January. Despite these setbacks, the former world No. 9 is now poised to vie for his first ATP title since his return. In the final, Hurkacz will face Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who secured his spot by defeating Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the other semifinal match.
As Hurkacz prepares for the decisive match, he trails Davidovich Fokina 2-4 in their previous six encounters, adding an intriguing dynamic to the upcoming final. The outcome will determine whether Hurkacz can clinch a tournament victory and further bolster his comeback on the professional circuit.