# Hubert Hurkacz wins Cancun Challenger title > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-tennis-players-us-open-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-22T19:16:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3. Hubert Hurkacz has won the ATP Challenger 125 tournament in Cancun, Mexico, marking his first individual title since April 2024. After receiving a last-minute wildcard, the Polish player defeated Argentina’s Sebastian Baez in the final with a score of 4-6, 6-0, 6-3. This victory earns Hurkacz 125 ATP points, facilitating his return to the world top 50 from 69th place. The win serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming US Open in New York, where Hurkacz intends to return to the main professional circuit following a period of recovery from a knee injury. ## Claims - Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the final of the ATP Challenger tournament in Cancun, Mexico. (single source) - Hurkacz defeated Tunisian player Moez Echargui in the semi-finals. (single source) - Hurkacz was the number 3 seed in the Cancun tournament. (single source) - The upcoming final offers Hurkacz a chance to win his 12th career singles title. (single source) - Hurkacz's path to the final included victories over Henrique Rocha, Roman Safiullin, and Moez Echargui. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Hubert Hurkacz wins Cancun Challenger title Hubert Hurkacz won the ATP Challenger 125 in Cancun by defeating Sebastian Baez 4:6, 6:0, 6:3, returning him to the ATP top 50 ahead of the US Open. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hubert-hurkacz-reaches-cancun-atp-challenger-final ### 2026-08-20: Hubert Hurkacz reaches Cancun Challenger semifinals Hubert Hurkacz has reached the semifinals of the Cancun Challenger after defeating Roman Safiullin 6:4, 6:3, following an earlier win over Henrique Rocha. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hubert-hurkacz-and-polish-tennis-players-prepare-for-us-open ### 2026-08-17: Hubert Hurkacz to play in Cancun Challenger before US Open Hubert Hurkacz has received a wild card for the ATP Challenger 125 in Cancun to prepare for the US Open following recent losses in Montreal and Cincinnati. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hubert-hurkacz-to-play-in-cancun-challenger-before-us-open --- Cite as: Hubert Hurkacz wins Cancun Challenger title. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-tennis-players-us-open-preparations