Hubert Hurkacz Donates for Every Ace at Wimbledon

Hubert Hurkacz will donate 100 Euros for every ace he hits at Wimbledon, starting with his first round on Monday. The world No. 10 aims to support the people of Ukraine.

Hubert Hurkacz made the announcement on Sunday, ahead of his first round match against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Monday at 6 a.m. ET.

The 25-year-old Polish tennis player reached a career high ranking of No. 9 in the world in November 2021.

Hubert Hurkacz's donation will help support the people of Ukraine, affected by the Russia-Ukraine Crisis.

He became Poland's highest ranked men's singles player in history, and reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2021, recording multiple quality wins.

Hubert Hurkacz will face Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Monday, and is set to take on other top players in the tournament.

Fellow Polish tennis player, Iga Swiatek, has won 35 consecutive matches leading up to Wimbledon, and is the favorite to capture the event.

The two Polish players practiced together on Thursday at the All England Club, according to an Instagram picture posted by Swiatek.

Hubert Hurkacz has the confidence to win The Championships this year, saying "Yeah, why not?" in response to a question about his chances.

He also acknowledged the achievements of top players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Novak Djokovic, saying they have done incredible things for the sport.

But Hubert Hurkacz believes it's time for new faces to take over, and he's ready to make his mark on the tournament.

The Polish tennis player's donation for every ace he hits at Wimbledon will help make a difference for the people of Ukraine, and his performance on the court will be closely watched by fans around the world.

Hubert Hurkacz's first round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is set to start on Monday at 6 a.m. ET, and will be a crucial test of his skills and determination.