Frances Tiafoe def. Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-4 — Stuttgart Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Frances Tiafoe defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-4 in the R16 of the Stuttgart Open 2026.

Frances Tiafoe turned the screws on return, winning 40% of his return games to Rinky Hijikata's 22% and breaking four times in a 6-4, 6-4 win at the Boss Open. The difference sat in the margins: Tiafoe didn't hit a single double fault and won 67% of his second-serve points to Hijikata's 54%. The American moves to 4-0 in the rivalry, now 1-0 on grass.

Profiles: Rinky Hijikata · Frances Tiafoe — Stuttgart Open 2026

Head-to-head

Rinky Hijikata and Frances Tiafoe have met 4 times, with Frances Tiafoe leading the head-to-head 4–0.

• Delray Beach Open 2026 R32 — Frances Tiafoe won 6-4, 6-4
• U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship 2026 R16 — Frances Tiafoe won 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
• US Open 2023 R16 — Frances Tiafoe won 6-4, 6-1, 6-4