Hijikata falls in straight sets at Winston-Salem Open

Australian Rinky Hijikata was eliminated by France’s Benjamin Bonzi in the Winston-Salem Open round of 16 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Hijikata lost 6-1, 6-1 in a match lasting 57 minutes and 13 seconds, finishing with no sets won and two sets lost. Bonzi controlled both sets, leaving Hijikata unable to mount a comeback as the Australian’s campaign ended in straight sets.