Hijikata rallies to defeat Monfils in Cincinnati Open first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Australian Rinky Hijikata came back to beat Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 during first-round play at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday. The match marked Hijikata's first ATP victory on hard courts. Monfils, competing in his final Cincinnati Open, has announced his retirement at the end of 2026. Hijikata will next face Luciano Darderi in round two. The tournament saw withdrawals from top-ranked players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz due to injury.
- •Hijikata rallies from a set down to win his first ATP hard court match.
- •Monfils' final Cincinnati Open appearance ends with a heartfelt crowd ovation.
- •Hijikata moves on to face Luciano Darderi in the second round.
- •The tournament lost top players Sinner and Alcaraz to injuries.
- •Katie Volynets and Jack Draper were eliminated in their respective matches.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Hijikata rallies to beat Monfils in 1st round of Cincinnati Open
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