Martin Damm upset top seed Hubert Hurkacz at the ATP 250 Montpellier tournament on hard court in the first round on 3 February 2026. Hurkacz entered as the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.24, with Damm a considerable underdog at 3.95, yet the Czech player secured a significant upset victory. The result marks a notable scalp for Damm against a player ranked considerably higher, while Hurkacz's early exit from the tournament represents an unexpected setback in his campaign.