At the United Cup tournament, Hubert Hurkacz returned to the court after a long break due to injury and immediately achieved a sensational victory. In his first match in nearly seven months, he showed excellent form, hitting 21 aces and committing no double faults, which allowed him to defeat Zverev in just 1 hour and 23 minutes in Sydney.
Hurkacz underwent surgery on his right knee in July 2025 and missed the US Open. His return to the tennis courts was a significant event that delighted fans.
In addition to Hurkacz's success, the Polish team also secured a victory thanks to Iga Swiatek, who triumphed over Eva Lis in a tense match with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. This ensured Poland's victory in the group F match against Germany.
Thus, Poland's start in the United Cup was quite successful, and Hurkacz's return to the international arena became a highlight of the tournament.
