ATP roundup: Hubert Hurkacz survives marathon in Rotterdam

Jan 24, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in action against Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the quarter final of the men’s singles at the Australian Open. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Polish No. 4 seed Hubert Hurkacz outlasted a hearty challenge from Czech foe Jiri Lehecka and won 6-3, 6-7 (9), 7-6 (9) in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open on Tuesday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Hurkacz served on match point three times in the second-set tiebreaker, but Lehecka extended the match each time before earning the 11-9 tiebreaker victory. The tables were turned in the second set, when Hurkacz saved match point in the 10th game and three more in the tiebreaker before posting his own 11-9 win.