Hubert Hurkacz claims his third victory over Big Three at Shanghai Masters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters on October 12, 2026. This victory marks Hurkacz as the fourth player to beat all three members of the Big Three — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Djokovic — on their respective surfaces. Hurkacz's earlier wins include Federer on grass at Wimbledon in 2021 and Nadal on clay in Rome in 2024. Hurkacz's success comes against a fatigued Djokovic, who had recently won the China Open. The victory highlights Hurkacz's unique achievement in modern tennis, despite the age of his illustrious opponents.
- •Hurkacz defeats Djokovic at Shanghai Masters
- •Scores: 6-4, 6-3 on October 12, 2026
- •Previously beat Federer and Nadal on their surfaces
- •Joins Murray, Thiem, Zverev in unique achievement
- •Djokovic was fatigued after China Open victory
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Hubert Hurkacz Has the Weirdest Big Three Resume in Tennis
"No one ever talks about Hubert Hurkacz, so let's talk about him because the Pole has just done something rather ridiculous. By beating Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters, Hurkacz became only the fourth player ever to defeat Roger Federer on grass, Rafael Nadal on clay, and Djokovic on hard courts. The other …
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