Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz has announced he will donate 100 euros for every ace he serves until the end of the season to support those affected by devastating floods in Poland. This generous pledge comes as the country grapples with one of its worst flood disasters in recent history, leaving a trail of destruction across central Europe.
Rafael Nadal, the legendary clay-court master, was unexpectedly knocked out of the Rome Open by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the second round. The 6-1, 6-3 defeat has cast uncertainty over Nadal’s participation in the upcoming French Open, where he holds a record 14 titles. The Spaniard had previously stated that he would only play at Roland Garros if he felt confident after a series of injuries that have dropped him to 305th in the world rankings. Hurkacz’s dominant performance, including five consecutive game wins, suggests that Nadal may be facing challenges to maintain his dominance on clay. The 27-year-old Pole’s victory sets up a third-round clash with Tomas Etcheverry and potentially ends Nadal’s reign in Rome, where he has won 10 titles.
