By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Monday, January 13, 2025
Photograph credit score: Matty Harrington/Wilson
Hubert Hurkacz is armed with an enormous W this season.
World No. 17 Hurkacz has signed on with Wilson and is now taking part in with the Wilson Blade v9.
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The 2021 Miami Open champion, who beforehand performed with Yonex, debuted his new Wilson stick on the United Cup earlier this month partnering world No. 2 Iga Swiatek to assist Poland attain the ultimate.
“Wilson is an iconic Tennis model, and it’s been nice studying extra about their number of efficiency racquets which might be utilized by a few of the finest gamers on Tour,” says Hubert Hurkacz. “After intensive testing, I’m excited to raise my recreation with the Blade v9 racquet.”
It is a season of change for former world No. 6 Hurkacz, who’s working with new coaches Ivan Lendl and Nicolas Massu.
Hurkacz switched to the Wilson Blade, partly, to attempt to generate extra spin from his flat forehand.
The 27-year-old Hurkacz owns one of many heaviest serves within the sport and a harmful two-handed backhand. Hurkacz was second to Alexander Zverev in aces final season (736) and fourth on the ATP in service video games held (88.71%) trailing solely Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton in that class.
If Hurkacz can generate extra spin and tempo from his forehand together with his new Wilson Blade, he has the abilities to make a Prime 10 return.
“Wilson is dedicated to positively impacting the game of Tennis in any respect ranges. A vital a part of doing that’s working with elite athletes to seize groundbreaking insights that can proceed evolving the sport,” mentioned Jason Collins, International Normal Supervisor of Wilson Racquet Sports activities. “We’re thrilled to welcome Hubi to the Wilson group, and look ahead to supporting his continued success on Tour.”
