Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has eased past young Australian Rinky Hijikata in a slick second-round performance as he eyes a Melbourne Park breakthrough.
"Of course, he fought and he tried. "I was expecting a good level of tennis, and he did come up with some really good shots in the beginning, coming in the net," he said. "He brings a lot to the game," Tsitsipas said of Philippoussis.
World No.4 Stefanos Tsitsipas powered to a straight-sets win over Aussie wildcard Rinky Hijikata at Melbourne Park this evening.
Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) v Andy Murray (GBR) Marta Kostyuk (UKR) d [WC] Olivia Gadecki (AUS) 6-2 6-1 Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) d Fabio Fognini (ITA) 6-1 6-2 6-2 “He’s a really modest and humble guy. Tsitsipas served his way out of trouble before landing a break in the next game to put him on the path to victory. [3] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) d [WC] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) 6-3 6-0 6-2
Greek chasing maiden major titleStefanos Tsitsipas wasted little time in reaching the third round at the Australian Open on Wednesday when he moved past.
Should the third seed go all the way in Melbourne, he would also overtake the injured Carlos Alcaraz to become No. He has been helping with my offensive game." He has been helping me a lot with serve and volley.
Hijikata will take on third seed and three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Millman faces last year's finalist and former world ...
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The Greek is looking really strong so far at the Australian Open as he crushed Rinky Hijikata in three sets 6-3 6-0 6-2 to secure the 3rd round of the event ...
It didn't happen as Tsitsipas largely cruised in the match picking his spots when to do so. The Greek had 7 aces and 30 winners overall with only 17 unforced errors so far. Tsitsipas entered this match as a huge favourite but many thought that the Australian would be able to make things interesting.
With his first grand slam in his sights, Stefanos Tsitsipas has made light work of livewire local wildcard Rinky Hijikata to cruise into the Australian Open ...
It was great throughout the entire match. "This is why all the hard work is done in the off-season, to be able to win matches at your home grand slam and get to play the very best players in the world." "Rinky out here playing one of the best players in the world in Tsitsipas.
Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has eased past young Australian Rinky Hijikata in a slick second-round performance as he eyes a Melbourne Park breakthrough.
"Of course, he fought and he tried. "I was expecting a good level of tennis, and he did come up with some really good shots in the beginning, coming in the net," he said. "He brings a lot to the game," Tsitsipas said of Philippoussis.
Greek superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas produced one of the most brutal displays to send an Aussie wildcard packing on Wednesday. AFP. less than 2 min read.
He must win the title here to rise to the top. Always a pleasure playing on Rod Laver Arena, I have some happy memories here. Tsitsipas is one of three players in Melbourne in contention for the number one world ranking along with Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud.