Hurkacz stuns Zverev in comeback clash as Poland beat Germany in United Cup
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Jan 5 : Poland's Hubert Hurkacz returned from a near seven-month injury layoff to stun German world number three Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 in the United Cup on Monday, before Iga Swiatek beat Eva Lys 3-6 6-3 6-4 to secure the Group F tie in Poland's favour.
Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Hurkacz had surgery for a right knee injury in July, shortly after withdrawing from the Grand Slam's 2025 edition.
The 28-year-old was nearly flawless in his comeback contest, landing 21 aces and committing no double faults as he beat three-time Grand Slam finalist Zverev in an hour and 23 minutes in Sydney.
"It's been a while since I've been competing, seven months. I've been going through difficult times with the team and it was very challenging," Hurkacz said.
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"I was just trying to cherish and enjoy every moment here on the court today."
Six-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek held her nerve and fought back from a set down to beat Lys in the women's singles clash and seal the tie 2-0.
Poland will play Netherlands in their last group match on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru)
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