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Hurkacz's Shanghai Mastery: Coach Pushes for More
11 Oct
Summary
- Hurkacz is on a nine-match winning streak at the Shanghai Masters.
- Coach Cervara continues to push Hurkacz despite recent success.
- Hurkacz aims to repeat his 2023 Shanghai triumph amid injury recovery.
Hubert Hurkacz is currently enjoying a remarkable nine-match winning streak at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Despite this impressive run, his coach, Gilles Cervara, remains focused on continuous improvement, as evidenced by his gestures on court during Hurkacz's third-round victory.
This streak is particularly significant for Hurkacz, who is defending his 2023 Shanghai title. His journey back to peak performance has been challenged by multiple injuries, including meniscus surgery in 2024.
The Polish player's resurgence began after he added Cervara, former coach to Daniil Medvedev, to his team in early 2026. Hurkacz has demonstrated strong form throughout the recent Asian hard-court swing, achieving a final in Chengdu and a semi-final in Beijing.
His recent victories include a notable win against Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Shanghai tournament. These performances have seen Hurkacz jump five spots to World No. 29 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings as of October 11, 2026.
