Tina Krizan vs Rika Hiraki — US Open Round of 128
US Open · WTA · Round of 128
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 26 August 1996 ·
hard
Krizan T.7-6 7-5
Hiraki R.
Krizan T.
772
Hiraki R.
650
Tina Krizan defeated Rika Hiraki 7-6 7-5 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rika Hiraki came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Tina Krizan claimed a first win over Rika Hiraki in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Tina Krizan edged Rika Hiraki in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-30 | New Delhi 75K | QF | hard | Rika Hiraki | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1994-08-29 | US Open | Q16 | hard | Rika Hiraki | 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 |
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast