Defeats 5th seed in Hangzhou Hijikata won 7-6 (2), 6-4 over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round of Hangzhou on Friday. Impact Hijikata came into this tournament without a win since Wimbledon, but this victory still doesn't came as a huge surprise as he ousted the clay-courter in two sets after two hours and 28 minutes. The 24-year-old from Australia improves to just 7-16 on the season. Hijikata will play No. 63-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE