Geneva Open: Hurkacz too strong for Fritz, into semi-finals
Hubert Hurkacz won against Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Thursday evening and will play Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner in the next round
Hubert Hurkacz, Italian Open, 2025 © Imago / Psnewz
Pole Hubert Hurkacz, the No 6 seed, beat American Taylor Fritz, the top seed, 6-3, 7-6 (5) to move into the semi-finals of the Geneva Open at Tennis Club de Genève, Parc des Eaux-Vives.
Hurkacz, ranked No 31, will play Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner next.
Earlier in the tournament, the Pole won against French wildcard Arthur Cazaux (6-3, 6-4) and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (6-4, 6-1).
Fritz, ranked No 4, defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys (6-4, 7-6 (5)) in the previous round of the Geneva tournament.
Geneva ATP 250, other last-eight results (Tennis Club de Genève, Parc des Eaux-Vives, clay, EUR 596.035, most recent results first):
- Alexei Popyrin vs. Cameron Norrie
- Matteo Arnaldi vs. Novak Djokovic
- Sebastian Ofner beat Karen Khachanov (4): 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
