US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe vs. Rinky Hijikata Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream

Frances Tiafoe will face Rinky Hijikata in the fourth round of the US Open.

US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe vs. Rinky Hijikata Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream

Frances Tiafoe (L) and Rinky Hijikata (R) (Credits: Reuters and USOpen.org)

The tenth seed Frances Tiafoe will face Rinky Hijikata in the fourth round of the US Open on Sunday. This will be their first encounter with each other.

Frances Tiafoe vs. Rinky Hijikata: Match Details

  • Tournament: US Open 2023
  • Match: Frances Tiafoe vs. Rinky Hijikata
  • Date: 3rd September 
  • Time: TBD  
  • Venue: Louis Armstrong Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
  • Round: Fourth Round
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $284,000
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Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata: Match Preview

Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe (Credits: Times)

World No. 10 Frances Tiafoe faced a challenging opponent in the third round. 22nd seed Adrian Mannarino proved to be a tough competitor as he clinched the first set 6-4. The Americans, however, took control of the game thereafter and proceeded to take the next two sets with a loss of just five games. The fourth set was an erratic one, with both players giving each other a tough fight, and the set reached a tiebreak. Tiafoe finished the tiebreak and emerged victorious as he fired 15 aces. He had previously beaten Learner Tien and Sebastian Ofner in the first two rounds and now has a win-loss record of 17-8 at Flushing Meadows.

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Meanwhile, the 110th-ranked Hijikata is having a dream run at the US Open. He defeated Chinese player Zhizhen Zhang in the third round. The 22-year-old dominated the match with two 6-3 sets and then fought further to take the third set 6-4. He finished the match by again taking control of the match with a 6-3 set victory. He fired 54 winners on his way to victory. He had his first Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open this year. The Australian defeated Pavel Kotov and Marton Fucsovics to reach the third round.

Frances Tiafoe vs. Rinky Hijikata: Match Prediction

Rinky Hijikata
Rinky Hijikata ( UNC Athletics)

The two players have never met before. This will be their first encounter. Tiafoe is a big server and is one of the hardest hitters on the ball. Hijikata also plays in a similar style. However, Tiafoe has more experience at Grand Slams, as he has a 38-29 record in comparison to Hijikata’s 4-2 record. Therefore, Tiafoe could end up winning this match.

Match Prediction: Frances Tiafoe to win in four sets

Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata: Live Stream Details

  • USA: ESPN
  • UK: Sky Sports
  • Canada: TSN
  • Australia: Nine Network
  • India: Sony Sports

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