The stage is all set for exciting and mouth-watering matches at the ATP Delray Open 2024. With only the best 8 players of the tournament remaining, the thrill is just about to get double. Coming into the tournament as the defending champion, Taylor Fritz will be looking to carry his strong momentum and make his way into the semi-finals of the tournament.

However, standing his way in the quarters will be Rinky Hijikata from Australia. With the stage set for an epic showdown, who among the two will come out on top? Let’s find out!

Taylor Fritz vs Rinky Hijikata: Preview

After making waves with his first-ever Australian Open quarterfinal last month, Taylor Fritz carries his momentum into the Delray Beach Open. Coming into the tournament as the top seed, fresh from a bye, the American kicked off his title defense by defeating Nuno Borges 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the round of 16 and made his way into the quarter-finals. With form by his side, he will be looking to grab more titles under his belt.

On the other side of the court, the Australian hopes lie on the shoulder of Hijikata has surprised with victories over Liam Broady and the sixth-seeded Matteo Arnaldi. However, history favors Fritz, as Hijikata holds an 0-5 record against top-10 players and has been pushed to three sets in previous Delray Beach matches.

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The upcoming quarterfinal clash promises an exciting showdown, with Fritz determined to continue his pursuit of Delray Beach Open glory.

Fritz vs Hijikata: Head-to-head

As things stand between the two, these superstars did not get the chance to battle against one another ever. Thus, their head-to-head statistics are leveled at 0-0 each and this will be their first-ever encounter between the two. With a chance to take an early lead in the head-to-head stats, both players will be equally determined to win the match.

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But who among the two looks in a more favorable spot to clinch the victory and make their way into the semi-finals? Let’s find out!

Prediction: Taylor Fritz could make his way into the semi-finals with a straight-set win

As things stand, Taylor Fritz, after continuing her dominating run at the Australian Open will be looking to get past his opponent easily and make his way into the semi-finals of the tournament. Not only this but having the support of his home crowd could also prove to be a game-changing thing in the match.

However, Hijikata, who holds a strong record against the top 10 would be looking to pull off another major upset and make his way into the semis. But, at the moment, the odds heavily favor Fritz. That being said, who according to you has the most chances of making their way through to the next round? Do let us know in the comments below!

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