“That Was Close!”: Hubert Hurkacz Worries His Fans After Nearly Getting into Trouble With Acrobatic Stunt at Swimming Pool

Advait Jajodia | 09/12/2024
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While Hubert Hurkacz is largely known for his powerful serves and pace, his agility often goes unnoticed. He reminded his fans of this quality in a social media post. However, his dangerous stunt left many of them worried.

The Polish star stood on a ledge and backflipped into the swimming pool, as seen in a video posted on his Instagram story.

This video attracted a lot of reactions as soon as Hubi uploaded it. While there were a few users lauding him for his athleticism, a larger audience seemed to be worried.

Hurkacz pulled off this stunt to perfection. However, a lot could’ve gone wrong had he not been careful.

The pool didn’t seem very deep, and at 6’5″, the Wroclaw native could have easily injured himself. Moreover, the wet ledge posed another risk.

Now that no harm is done, Hurkacz will plan on getting back on the court, preparing for the 2025 season with his new coaching team.

Hurkacz adds new coaches to his team

Hubert Hurkacz has frequently slid in and out of the top-10 rankings in recent years. The World No.16 has hired two new coaches to improve his consistency and help him make deep runs in Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments.

Hurkacz, through an Instagram post, announced the hiring of eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl and nine-time ATP title winner Nicolas Massu.

 

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“Having Nicolas Massu and Ivan Lendl as part of my team is an honor. Their knowledge and dedication inspire me to work harder than ever, and I’m ready to put in the hard work. I’m excited and optimistic for season 2025 and beyond,” Hurkacz said.

Fans eagerly anticipate how the two former players will contribute to Hurkacz’s game. Although the Polish star has yet to confirm his participation in any tournaments in early January, this new team dynamic could pose a significant challenge at the 2025 Australian Open.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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