Hijikata falls to Shapovalov in three sets at Los Cabos

Australian Rinky Hijikata was defeated by Denis Shapovalov in the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo round of 32 at Los Cabos. Hijikata made a strong start, taking the opening set 6-2, but Shapovalov responded to win the second 6-3 before closing out the match 6-2 in the deciding set. The final score was 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Shapovalov, who advanced after two hours and 10 seconds. Hijikata finished with one set won and two sets lost.