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Round: Birmingham - 1/8-finalsfinished
Momentum
The tide of the match
McDonaldHijikata
McDonald closed with momentum · +77▲ McDonald▼ Hijikata
McDonald momentum Hijikata momentum⚡ break of serve
- Set 1 · 3 - 5McDonald saves break point and holds▲ +39
- Set 1 · 3 - 6Hijikata closes out the set▼ 89
- Set 2 · 6 - 7McDonald closes out the tiebreak set▲ +96
Recap
Rinky Hijikata saw off Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6(5)-7(7) in straight sets in the final at the 2026 Birmingham. It was their 3rd career meeting; Hijikata now leads 2–1.
Mackenzie McDonald
stats
Rinky Hijikata
13/17
Service games held
16/20
0/1
Break points won
1/3
43
Total points
50