Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata Preview & Prediction | 2024 Delray Beach Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata on and what time does it start? Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on Saturday 17th February, 2024 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata taking place? Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata will take place at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, USA
What surface is Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata being played on? Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata
What channel is Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata on in the UK? Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Taylor Fritz beat Nuno Borges in straight sets on Thursday to begin the defence of his Delray Beach title. The 26-year-old looked like returning to some semblance of form with a strong run to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open last month, where he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets before losing to Novak Djokovic in a similar result, and he looks the solid favourite to make it seven career titles this weekend if he can maintain focus. World number 74 Rinky Hijikata overcame Matteo Arnaldi in three sets on Wednesday to back-up a solid win over Liam Broady in the first round but this should be a considerable step up in quality. The 22-year-old looks set to enjoy more steady progress this season after an excellent run to the round of 16 at the US Open last summer but a first meeting with Fritz should be ending in straight sets at this moment.
TIP: TAYLOR FRITZ TO WIN 2-0
