Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 2-0 (7-5, 6-2) in the first qualifying round of the Japan Open.
Greece’s top-ranked tennis player (No. 44) overcame the 31-year-old Japanese player (No. 210) and is one win away from the main draw of the tournament (ATP 500).
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07.10.2026 19:47
Tsitsipas Makes His Debut in Shanghai with an Eye on the Restart
In the second and final qualifying round in Tokyo, he will face Australian Rinki Hijikata (No. 82), who defeated Hugo Karabelli 6-2, 6-3.
Their match will take place on Tuesday, while main draw matches begin on Wednesday.
*photo source: AP
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