Head To Head Hurkacz Leads 3-0.

In the quarterfinal match between Alexei Popyrin from Australia and Hubert Hurkacz from Poland, Hurkacz leads the head-to-head record with three wins to Popyrin’s none. Their previous encounters include two matches at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells and one match at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati.

Analyzing their 52-week averages, Popyrin has the advantage in terms of attack and conversion, while Hurkacz has a significant edge in serve and return. However, it is worth noting that this week Hurkacz has been underperforming in these two areas, giving Popyrin a narrow lead. Popyrin has also been excelling in converting attacking opportunities, putting him in a strong position as a tough opponent for Hurkacz.

Looking at Popyrin’s career, at 25 years old, he currently holds the 62nd spot in the world rankings, with a career-high ranking of 38 in February 2024. In the year 2024, he has achieved a 17-15 record, including reaching the semifinals in Doha. He has shown his potential in the past, with highlights including winning his first ATP Tour title in Singapore in 2021 and reaching his first ATP Tour semifinal and final in the same year. Popyrin has a strong record in qualifying for tour-level events, matching a single-season record set by M. Zverev in 2016 by qualifying for 10 events in 2019. Notable victories in his career include defeating No. 3 Tsitsipas and No. 6 Auger-Aliassime.

On the other hand, 27-year-old Hubert Hurkacz holds the sixth spot in the world rankings, a career-high for him. In 2024, he has had a successful season with a 36-14 record, including winning the title in Estoril. Hurkacz has made history as the top Polish men’s player, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 6 in August 2024. He has had notable achievements such as reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon in 2021, defeating Federer in what was the Swiss player’s final singles match. Hurkacz has also won titles at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami and ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai, where he saved a championship point. He has reached the semifinals of ATP Masters 1000 events multiple times and has also won doubles titles at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

In this match, Hurkacz aims to reach his seventh ATP Masters 1000 semifinal and continue his success after winning the Shanghai title in 2023. With his recent career-high ranking, he has been dominant against lower-ranked players this season, with a 25-1 record against players outside the top 50. However, he suffered a loss to No. 54 Monfils at ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells.

As for Popyrin, he seeks to make history by becoming the lowest-ranked semifinalist at this event since No. 143 Shapovalov’s run in 2017. With three ATP Tour semifinals under his belt, Popyrin has proven himself as a strong competitor at the highest level, with victories against top-ranked opponents in the past. His strong performance in converting attacking opportunities and his current form make him a formidable opponent for Hurkacz.

As the quarterfinal match between Popyrin and Hurkacz unfolds, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await to see who will come out on top and advance to the semifinals of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers. With their contrasting playing styles and past performances, this match promises to be a thrilling battle on the tennis court.