John Isner fends off Rinky Hijikata, sets Stefanos Tsitsipas clash in Los Cabos

Los Cabos [Mexico] August 1 (ANI): John Isner held firm against Rinky Hijikata to kick-start his 2023 campaign at the Mifel Tennis Open with a 6-2, 7-6(4) victory in Los Cabos.

In their first ATP Head2Head meeting, the big-serving Isner led Hijikata 6-2, 5-3 at the ATP 250 on hard courts before the Australian upped the ante by requiring a second-set tie-break.

Then Hijikata took an early 3-0 lead to increase his prospects