ATP Geneva: Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Ofner
🧠 Form & Context
🇵🇱 Hubert Hurkacz
- 🇵🇱 World No. 31: Returning to form after a difficult clay swing, Hurkacz has reached the Geneva semifinals with straight-set wins over Fritz, Rinderknech, and Cazaux.
- 💪 Clay Rebound: Improved to 6–2 on clay this season, after managing only one win combined in Madrid and Rome.
- 📈 Geneva Debut Success: Has yet to drop a set in three matches—adjusting impressively to the altitude and conditions.
- 🎾 All-Court Threat: Known for his elite serve and net skills, though less consistent on clay than hard or grass.
- 🧱 Needs to Stay Proactive: Can fall into passivity during long rallies—must dictate points to avoid being dragged into physical battles.
🇦🇹 Sebastian Ofner
- 🇦🇹 Resurgent Week: Ranked No. 128, Ofner is in his best form since early 2023, with wins over Khachanov, Borges, Gakhov, and Opelik—all without needing tiebreaks.
- 🔥 Clay Form: Holds a 15–6 record on clay this year, coming off a strong Rome run with wins over Francisco Cerundolo and Frances Tiafoe.
- 📊 Clay Stat Machine: 71% clay win rate in 2025, and a better set-win percentage than Hurkacz across all key clay categories.
- 🧱 Underdog Specialist: Thrives in drawn-out battles. While not flashy, he’s mentally rock-solid and excels at turning matches gritty.
- 📆 Milestone Moment: This is his first ATP 250 semifinal since Kitzbühel 2023.
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