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Frances Tiafoe def. Rinky Hijikata — Round of 16, US Men's Clay Court Championship 2026

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US Men's Clay Court Championship 2026

ATP 250ClayHouston, USA

Played2 Apr 2026

Rounds
  1. R32
  2. R16
  3. QF
  4. Semifinal
  5. Final

🇺🇸ranked ATP number 20 going into this drawWon

Frances Tiafoe seeded 2 6 3 6

🇦🇺ranked ATP number 98 going into this draw

Rinky Hijikata 4 6 2

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Tiafoe +50Hijikata +25

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Head to head

3-1Tiafoe

What decided it

  • Tiafoe broke 4 times from 8 chances, Hijikata 2 from 8
  • Tiafoe won 42% behind his second serve, Hijikata 58%
  • 12 aces and 1 double faults from Tiafoe