Top Six Lesser Known Facts about hubert hurkacz

He started playing tennis at the age of five

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Hurkacz stands at 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm), which gives him a significant height advantage on the court

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He's often referred to as "Hubi" by fans and commentators

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His breakthrough year was 2018 when he reached his first ATP final at the Winston-Salem Open

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He won the boys' doubles title at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships

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Hurkacz's favorite surface to play on is hardcourt

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