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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will be partnering with Hubert Hurkacz to represent Poland at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hurkacz revealed on social media. The news has come as a delight to tennis fans who will be excited to see the performances of what is on paper one of the strongest mixed doubles partnerships in the world. The two previously partnered in January for the United Cup and spoke about their mutual admiration and how compatible they were as a duo.
The Summer Olympics will begin on July 26, 2024 and will end on August 11. The Games will be held in the French capital - Paris and will feature five categories for tennis: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The matches will be played on clay at Roland Garros.
The news of the duo was confirmed on Sunday by Hurkacz, who said, “Yes, we will play Olympics mixed doubles with Iga!”
Fans of the Polish ranked number one player recalled her triumphs at the French Open and will hope for a similarly successful performance in the country come the Olympics.
Swiatek describes partnership with Hurkacz as “the best feeling ever”
The duo made their debut at the inaugural United Cup in January and impressed with some solid wins.
Speaking about their partnership, Swiatek said, “It was amazing. It was the first time I had the opportunity to play with Hubi. When he serves, it's the best feeling ever. I don't have to do anything on the volleys, so I love it! He gives a lot of positive energy and I am the one who usually needs it.”
The pair won their first match against Kazakhstan’s Grigoriy Lomakin and Zhibek Kulumbayeva 6-3 6-4 before beating Italian duo Lorenzo Musetti and Camila Rosatello 6-1, 6-2.
Speaking about Iga’s impressive performances and a particularly stunning play, Hurkacz added, “She is playing really amazing, hitting the ball super hard and carrying me for the whole match so it was very nice. January 1st and she already has the shot of the year so it is a pretty good start.”
