Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 US Open
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THE FACTS
When is Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata on and what time does it start? Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on Friday 1st September, 2023 – not before 18:45 (UK)
Where is Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata taking place? Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA
What surface is Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata being played on? Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata
What channel is Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata on in the UK? The US Open will be televised live on the Sky Sports
Where can I stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the 2023 US Open live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 67 Zhizhen Zhang grabbed the biggest ranking win of his career with an incredible five-set victory over last summer’s US Open runner up Casper Ruud. The 26-year-old has already played 10 sets of tennis in New York after ousting J.J. Wolf in similar fashion on Monday but whilst fatigue could be a factor in this first meeting with Rinky Hijikata he remains the solid favourite. 22-year-old Hijikata is through to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time on his US Open debut after a surprisingly one-sided victory over an out-of-sorts Marton Fucsovics on Wednesday. The Aussie has already enjoyed a few huge days at Grand Slams, not least winning the Australian Open Men’s Doubles with Jason Kubler in January, but this looks a step too far against a rapidly improving player in Zhang. Hijikata stands more of a chance the longer this takes considering the Chinese’s run so far but back Zhang to win outright here.
