2 November 2024 | Tennis NSW

Results Recap: Quarterfinals and Semifinals

 

The excitement at the 2024 Perpetual NSW Open continued to build as the men’s and women’s quarterfinals delivered thrilling matches on Friday, November 1st. Here’s a summary of the day’s results.

 

Men’s Singles – Quarterfinals

• [1] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) d [LL] E. Hudd (GBR): 6-3, 6-1
  Hijikata showcased his dominance, moving swiftly into the semifinals with a convincing win.
• [2] Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) d H. Shiraishi (JPN): 6-2, 6-1
• [3] Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) d [5] O. Jasika (AUS): 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-6(7)
  In a nail-biter, Schoolkate edged Jasika in a thrilling third-set tiebreak, securing his spot in the next round.
• [8] Yuta Shimizu (JPN) d A. Rai (NZL): 6-1, 6-4

 

Men’s Doubles – Semifinals

• [2] B. Ellis (AUS)/T. Fancutt (AUS) d R. Matsuda (JPN)/A. Taylor (AUS): 6-3, 6-4
• B. Bayldon (AUS)/M. Hermans (NED) d [4] K. Pearson (AUS)/J. Sheehy (USA): 6-3, 7-6(3)

Women’s Singles – Quarterfinals

• [1] Talia Gibson (AUS) d [7] Petra Hule (AUS): 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
  Gibson battled through a tough match to secure her place in the semifinals.
• [WC] Emerson Jones (AUS) d Gabriella Da Silva Fick: 6-2, 7-5
  The wildcard entrant Jones continued her impressive run with a solid win.
• Hikaru Sato (JPN) d Nina Vargova (SVK): 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
• [2] Taylah Preston (AUS) d Erika Sema (JPN): 6-3, 6-4
  Preston maintained her strong form, moving confidently into the next round.

 

Women’s Doubles – Semifinals

• [1] Destanee Aiava/Maddison Inglis (AUS) d Bhamidipaty, Shrivalli Rashmikaa/Vaidehi Chaudhari (IND): 6-2, 6-0
  Aiava and Inglis cruised to a dominating victory, demonstrating their formidable partnership.
• Lizette Cabrera/Taylah Preston (AUS) d Rina Saigo/Tukina Saigo (JPN): 6-3, 6-3

Order of Play: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Court 2 – Starting at 11 AM

Hikaru Sato (JPN) vs [2] Taylah Preston (AUS)

Followed by:

[1] Talia Gibson (AUS) vs [WC] Emerson Jones (AUS)

Not Before 1 PM

[1] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) vs [8] Yuta Shimizu (JPN)

Followed by:

[3] Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) vs [2] Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS)

 

Ken Rosewall Arena – Starting at 12 PM

1. Bayldon (AUS)/M. Hermans (NED) vs [2] B. Ellis (AUS)/T. Fancutt (AUS)

After Rest, Not Before 2 PM:

[1] Destanee Aiava/Maddison Inglis (AUS) vs Lizette Cabrera/Taylah Preston (AUS)

 

With thrilling matches ahead, fans can expect more intense action as players vie for a spot in the finals. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting day at the NSW Open!