Hubert Hurkacz claims his third victory over Big Three at Shanghai Masters

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Hubert Hurkacz claims his third victory over Big Three at Shanghai Masters
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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.

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  • •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
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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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