Brandon Nakashima Set for Tough Battle Against Rinky Hijikata in ATP Hangzhou Quarterfinals
Brandon Nakashima is heading into his ATP 250 Hangzhou quarterfinal match against Rinky Hijikata with momentum and confidence. The American has won four of his last five matches, and just last week, he delivered an impressive performance in the Davis Cup, winning all of his matches. His form has been steadily improving, and he showed resilience in his previous Hangzhou match against Wong, where he won in three tight sets. After dropping the first set, Nakashima found his rhythm, hitting 21 aces without a single double fault, proving that his serve is a dangerous weapon.
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Rinky Hijikata, his quarterfinal opponent, has had an inconsistent season but has shown flashes of brilliance. Hijikata has won three of his last five matches and staged one of the most thrilling comebacks of the year in his first-round match in Hangzhou. He was a set down and trailing 2-5 in the second set before turning the match around against Damir Dzumhur. In the second round, his opponent Marozsan withdrew, giving Hijikata a free pass into the quarterfinals. Despite not winning any titles this season, Hijikata reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in London earlier this year, which was one of his best results.
For Hijikata, this match is crucial. He is on the verge of dropping out of the top 100 in the ATP rankings, and a win here could keep him in the conversation for higher-level tournaments. With solid results, he could cement his position among the world's elite players. However, the pressure is undoubtedly on, and Nakashima is seen as the favorite going into this match.
Bookmakers are backing Nakashima as the favorite, but Hijikata’s strong serving and extra rest days give him a fighting chance. Experts predict that while Nakashima is likely to come out on top, Hijikata will keep the match close. With Hijikata having had time to recharge and prepare, over 21.5 games in this match seems like a value bet. The stage is set for an exciting battle between two hungry players. Will Nakashima continue his winning ways, or can Hijikata pull off another surprise? We’ll find out soon enough.
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