ATP Rome – Giron vs. Hurkacz
🧠 Form & Context
Hubert Hurkacz
Hubert Hurkacz is still feeling the aftereffects of his late-2024 surgery, and it’s been a rocky road so far in 2025. While he finally snapped his winless streak by defeating Pedro Martinez in Rome’s opening round, his level remains well below his peak.
The pressure is mounting: Hurkacz reached the quarterfinals here last year, famously taking out Rafael Nadal and Sebastian Baez before losing to Daniil Medvedev. With a significant chunk of points to defend, he needs a deep run to avoid a major rankings slide.
Physically, he’s still rebuilding, and while his serve can carry him far, extended rallies on slow clay may expose lingering vulnerabilities.
Marcos Giron
Marcos Giron is quietly putting together a breakthrough clay-court swing. His upset win over Taylor Fritz—a straight-sets victory sealed by back-to-back tiebreaks—was one of the biggest moments of his season so far.
Giron rallied from 0-4 down in the second set against Fritz, showing impressive mental toughness and belief. It’s also a throwback to his Rome debut in 2022, where he reached the Round of 16 after stunning Diego Schwartzman.
While Giron’s season has been inconsistent overall, he enters this clash with real momentum and a golden opportunity: facing a top player who isn’t fully fit, he has a legitimate shot at reaching his first-ever Masters quarterfinal on clay.
🔍 Match Breakdown
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