Hubert Hurkacz has been forced to withdraw from the ATP 500 tournament in Halle after suffering an injury setback. The Polish star, who previously won the event in 2022 and reached the final in 2024, was scheduled to face seventh seed Tomáš Macháč in the opening round. His absence marks a significant blow to the tournament, especially given his strong track record on grass courts.
Taking Hurkacz’s place in the main draw is Dutch player Jesper de Jong, who enters as a lucky loser from the qualifying rounds. De Jong now has an unexpected opportunity to make his mark at one of the key warm-up events ahead of Wimbledon.
Hurkacz’s withdrawal follows a string of physical issues that have plagued his season, including a recent back problem that forced him to skip a match in ’s-Hertogenbosch. With this latest development, he is expected to lose valuable ranking points and drop further from his current position just inside the top 30.
Fans and fellow players have rallied around Hurkacz with messages of support, hoping for a swift and full recovery. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on de Jong as he looks to seize this chance on the big stage. The grass court season continues to deliver surprises, and this change adds another layer of intrigue to the draw in Halle.
Hurkacz in Hertogenbosch, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.29, the Pole achieved a composed 15-11 win-loss record in 2025. The Pole is currently having a run in Hertogenbosch where he defeated the world no.51 Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(2) 6-4 and the world no.168 Mark Lajal w/o.
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
