Rinky Hijikata beats Gael Monfils to move on to the Round of 64 in the men's singles this Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026
Rinky Hijikata dropped the opener but found another gear at the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026, overturning Gael Monfils 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Men's Singles Round of 128.
| Rinky Hijikata | Gael Monfils | Won by | |
| Set 1 | 2 | 6 | Gael Monfils |
| Set 2 | 7 | 6 | Rinky Hijikata |
| Set 3 | 6 | 3 | Rinky Hijikata |
7-6 — set 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 1 game.
The Players
Rinky Hijikata — representing Australia, currently ranked No. 95 in the world, with a record of 5 wins from 13 recorded matches — takes another step forward with this result.
Gael Monfils — representing France, with a record of 0 wins from 3 recorded matches — exits this bracket but leaves with competitive minutes banked.
What's Next
The result feeds directly into the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati) 2026 standings as the event plays on.
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