By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 23, 2024
After undergoing a minor procedure on his knee on Monday July 15, Hubert Hurkacz has officially ruled himself out of the Olympic singles event in Paris.
“My rehab is going very well and I’m making continuous progress, however my team and I have decided that I am not able to compete in the Olympic Games in Paris,” Hurkacz posted on Instagram stories on Monday.
The 27-year-old injured the knee while diving during his third-round loss to Arthur Fils at Wimbledon.
The Pole played the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, falling to Liam Broady in the second round. This year he had hoped to team up with Iga Swiatek to make a dream mixed doubles team, but his knee wouldn’t allow it.
“This was a very, very difficult decision because I have always dreamed of representing Poland at the Olympics, being able to win a medal for the national team, but unfortunately my health does not allow it this year,” he said. “Of course I will be watching and cheering for the entire Polish team and following their performances, wishing them as many medals as possible.”
