In a thrilling comeback at the Chengdu Open semifinals, Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz secured a spot in his first ATP Tour final of the 2026 season by defeating Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. The match saw Hurkacz bounce back after losing the first set in a tiebreak, ultimately triumphing with a scoreline of 6-7(8-10), 6-3, 6-3.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the 29-year-old, who is making his way back after a challenging season impacted by injuries and a notable decline in his world rankings. Hurkacz, who was once ranked as high as world No. 9, returned to the circuit in January after a lengthy injury layoff and has been working to regain his form.
Hurkacz will face Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Chengdu Open final. Davidovich Fokina reached the final after defeating Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili in another three-set battle, with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
This upcoming match represents Hurkacz’s 13th career ATP Tour final and his first since competing in Geneva in May 2025. As he prepares for the final, Hurkacz is also aiming to capture his first ATP title since his comeback. However, he faces a challenging opponent in Davidovich Fokina, against whom he has a 2-4 record in their previous six encounters.
The Chengdu Open final presents an opportunity for Hurkacz to not only end his title drought but also to prove his resilience and determination in overcoming the setbacks of the past season.