World number eight Hubert Hurkacz said he will donate €100 to Poland flood victims for every ace he hits until the end of the season. At least 23 people died across central Europe this week due to the worst floods the region has seen in two decades.

The floods have left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland, spreading mud and debris in towns, destroying bridges, submerging cars, and leaving authorities and households with a bill for damages that will run into billions.

“Starting today and until the end of the season, I will be donating €100 for every ace I hit to support those affected by the devastating floods in Poland,” Hurkacz wrote on social media. “For me, sport is not just a competition, but also a platform to drive impact.”

Hubert Hurkacz. Photo: X

The Polish player became a part of an exclusive club in the 2023 season of nine players who have achieved the extraordinary feat of serving 1000 plus aces during an ATP Tour season.

Hurkacz enters the week leading the ATP Tour in aces with 702 in 55 matches, which comes to nearly 13 aces per match. He is currently playing in the Tokyo Open, for which he is seeded second, and competing in Asia for the first time since winning his second ATP Masters 1000 title in Shanghai last year.   

He defeated the American Marcos Giron in 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 in the first round earlier today (here he hit 17 aces.

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