Hubert Gurkach advanced to the round of 16 of the ATP tournament in Dubai, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in three sets with a score of 7-6(5), (4)6-7, 7-6 (6).

Hubert GurkachPhoto: Hector RETAMAL / AFP / Profimedia

Hubert Gurkach, victory with Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round in Dubai

Hubert Gurkach (8 ATP) qualified for the second round in Dubai on Monday.

The third favorite took two hours and 42 minutes to overcome Jan-Lennard Struff (25 ATP).

In the 1/8 finals, Gurkach will meet the winner of the duel between Maximilian Marterer (96 ATP) and Christopher O’Connell (68 ATP).

The Dubai Tennis Championships is an ATP 500 tournament that will be held from February 26 to March 2. The game is played on a hard surface and the total prize pool is $2,941,785. The champion of the title is Daniil Medvedev.

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