Rinky Hijikata defeated Florent Bax 6-4 1-6 7-6 in the M25 Sierre 1 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #85, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rinky Hijikata extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Hijikata R. came through in three sets.
Rinky Hijikata beat Florent Bax 6-4 1-6 7-6(1). Umpiry, "Rinky Hijikata vs Florent Bax — M25 Sierre 1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2021-09-02/bax-vs-hijikata-m25-sierre-1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 2 September 2021).