Day Five: Perpetual NSW Open | November 2, 2024

Results overview: quarter-finals and semi-finals

The excitement continued to build at the Perpetual NSW Open 2024 as the men's and women's quarter-finals delivered exciting matches on Friday, November 1. Here is a summary of the day's results.

Men's Singles – Quarter Finals

• [1] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) D [LL] E. Hudd (GBR): 6-3, 6-1
  Hijikata showed his dominance and quickly advanced to the semi-finals with a convincing victory.
• [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 defeated Jasika in a thrilling tiebreak in the third set, securing his spot in the next round.
• [8] Yuta Shimizu (JPN) D A. Rai (NZL): 6-1, 6-4

Men's Doubles – Semi-finals

• [2] B. Ellis (AUS)/T. Fancutt (AU) 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 – Quarter Finals

• [1] Talia Gibson (AUS) D [7] Petra Hule (AUS): 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
  Gibson fought through a tough match to secure her place in the semi-finals.
• [WC] Emerson Jones (AUS) D Gabriella Da Silva got: 6-2, 7-5
  Wildcard entrant Jones continued her impressive run with a solid victory.
• 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 and went into the next round full of confidence.

Women's Doubles – Semi-finals

• [1] Destanee Aiava/Maddison Inglis (AUS) D Bhamidipaty, Shrivalli Rashmikaa/Vaidehi Chaudhari (IND): 6-2, 6-0
  Aiava and Inglis secured a dominant win, showcasing 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 – From 11am

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

Followed by:

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

Not before 1:00 PM

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

Followed by:

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

Ken Rosewall Arena – From 12:00

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

After rest, not before 2 p.m.:

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

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