Hijikata advances in straight sets at Cincinnati Open

Australian Rinky Hijikata defeated Italy’s Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-2 in the Cincinnati Open R64 on 15 August 2026. Hijikata controlled the match across both sets, winning 6-4 before closing out the second 6-2 to complete a 2-0 victory. The match lasted 1:12:50, sending him through to the next round in Cincinnati.