{"id":196461,"date":"2025-10-02T05:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/196461\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T05:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:45:08","slug":"eight-time-atp-champion-announces-hes-ending-his-2025-season-early-as-his-injury-struggles-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/196461\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight-time ATP champion announces he&#8217;s ending his 2025 season early as his injury struggles continue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Injuries have been a big topic of discussion recently as several players struggle with physical problems.<\/p>\n<p>British star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/news\/what-was-noticed-about-jack-draper-at-breakfast-before-he-pulled-out-of-the-us-open\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Draper played his final match of 2025 at the US Open<\/a> in August, before announcing he was finishing his season early due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s not the only player to have done this, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/news\/top-20-wta-player-ends-her-2025-season-early-after-injury-but-promises-she-will-come-back-next-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paula Badosa brought her 2025 campaign to a close<\/a> following her latest injury retirement in Beijing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2237544660-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Paula Badosa in tears after her latest retirement at the China Open\" class=\"wp-image-133219\" \/>Photo by PEDRO PARDO\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/tag\/atp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ATP<\/a> star recently shared an injury update, revealing his plans to return to the court in 2026, having dealt with several issues throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The former Grand Slam semifinalist is hoping to return with a bang in the new year and add to his tally of eight titles.<\/p>\n<p>Hubert Hurkacz says everything is looking positive ahead of his return from injury in 2026<\/p>\n<p>Poland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/news\/former-wimbledon-semi-finalist-withdraws-with-back-injury-hours-before-second-round-match-at-grass-warm-up-event\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hubert Hurkacz last played a match on June 11<\/a>, in the first round of the Libema Open on grass.<\/p>\n<p>He then withdrew ahead of his second-round match and hasn\u2019t been seen on court since, as injuries got the better of him.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to social media, Hurkacz updated fans on his injury status recently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDear All, I would like to thank you very much for all the messages, support, and kind words I receive from you. This is extremely important to me and gives me a lot of energy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel good, everything is going as it should, and looks really positive. Every day I work with my team in the gym, on the court, and with physiotherapists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the same time, I know that in order to return to tournaments and compete at the highest level, I need to be prepared 110%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is why the best decision is to start in the next season \u2013 fully ready to fight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you for being with me, and see you soon at the tournaments!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2216082163-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hubert Hurkacz reacts during the 2025 Geneva Open final\" class=\"wp-image-133806\" \/>Photo by VALENTIN FLAURAUD\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Hurkacz underwent surgery on his right knee in July, having previously injured his back in March.<\/p>\n<p>Suffering two significant injuries, the former world number six has only managed to play ten tournaments in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>TournamentTierSurfacePerformanceUnited CupUnited CupHardLost in FAustralian OpenGrand SlamHardLost in 2RRotterdam OpenATP 500Hard (Indoor)Lost in SFOpen 13ATP 250Hard (Indoor)Lost in 2RIndian WellsMasters 1000HardLost in 3RMadrid OpenMasters 1000ClayLost in 2RItalian OpenMasters 1000ClayLost in QFGeneva OpenATP 250ClayLost in FFrench OpenGrand SlamClayLost in 1RLibema OpenATP 250GrassLost in 2R (walkover)Hubert Hurkacz\u2019s 2025 season<\/p>\n<p>Hurkacz enjoyed his best tournament of the season at the Geneva Open, where he lost to Serbia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Novak Djokovic<\/a> in a thrilling final.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetennisgazette.com\/news\/novak-djokovic-apologises-to-hubert-hurkacz-immediately-after-beating-him-in-the-geneva-open-final\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Djokovic wished Hurkacz the best for the future<\/a>, having made a quick return from injury.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongrats to your team as well. I know how it feels to be injured, it\u2019s a big challenge to come back. You\u2019ve managed to cut your comeback short, and reach already a very high level. I wish you all the best in Paris and London,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately for Hurkacz, he lost in the first round of the French Open and missed the chance to play at Wimbledon due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell if he can enjoy a better season in 2026, as he searches for ATP title number nine.<\/p>\n<p>Hubert Hurkacz\u2019s eight ATP title wins<\/p>\n<p>Hurkacz has won eight titles during his career so far, on all three surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>1. 2019 Winston Salem Open (ATP 250 \u2013 Hard)2. 2021 Delray Beach Open (ATP 250 \u2013 Hard)3. 2021 Miami Open (Masters 1000 \u2013 Hard)4. 2021 Moselle Open (ATP 250 \u2013 Indoor hard)5. 2022 Halle Open (ATP 500 \u2013 Grass)6. 2023 Open 13 (ATP 250 \u2013 Indoor hard)7. 2023 Shanghai Masters (Masters 1000 \u2013 Hard)8. 2024 Estoril Open (ATP 250 \u2013 Clay)<\/p>\n<p>The Pole is a two-time Masters 1000 champion, picking up titles in Miami (2021) and Shanghai (2023).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1726769092-1024x755.jpg\" alt=\"Hubert Hurkacz poses with the Shanghai Masters trophy in 2023\" class=\"wp-image-29188\" \/>Photo by Qian Jun\/MB Media\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>As one of just eight active players with multiple Masters 1000 titles to his name, Hurkacz has established himself as a real contender on the ATP Tour over recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Fans of the 28-year-old will hope to see their favorite return to form in 2026 and challenge for another Masters 1000 title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Injuries have been a big topic of discussion recently as several players struggle with physical problems. 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