Hurkacz praises Djokovic: "It's truly inspiring".
Hubert Hurkcaz is set to make his return to competition at the Montreal tournament this week.
Injured at Wimbledon, the world No. 6 had to forgo the Olympic Games with a heavy heart, and should be back on the tennis courts tonight in his second-round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Montreal Masters 100.
Questioned in the press conference, the Pole spoke of Novak Djokovic's recent Olympic triumph. Highly complimentary, Hurkacz declared: "I knew I couldn't really move on the court, so the Olympics were unfortunately out of the question.
I'd dreamed of playing there all year, but I knew it just wouldn't be possible. I just couldn't go. It was too risky.
But I saw what Novak did, and it's really inspiring, especially the gold medal he won. I also sent him a message.
He was really supportive and helped me when I was injured."
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