{"id":26142,"date":"2024-11-02T21:50:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T10:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/?p=26142"},"modified":"2024-11-02T21:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T10:50:51","slug":"day-six-perpetual-nsw-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/news\/2024\/11\/02\/day-six-perpetual-nsw-open","title":{"rendered":"Day six: Perpetual NSW Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daily Wrap-Up: 2024 Perpetual NSW Open Semifinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As the sun set on a thrilling day of tennis at the 2024 Perpetual NSW Open, the stakes couldn\u2019t have been higher. The semifinals delivered intense matches and unexpected results, setting the stage for an exciting finals day.<\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s Singles Semifinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the men\u2019s singles, top seed Rinky Hijikata from Australia continued his strong performance, defeating Japan\u2019s Yuta Shimizu in a convincing match, 7-6(1), 6-3. Hijikata showcased his resilience, particularly in the tiebreak, where he dominated.<\/p>\n

In the other semifinal, Thanasi Kokkinakis also advanced, overcoming fellow Aussie Tristan Schoolkate. Kokkinakis\u2019s power and precision were on full display, and fans are eagerly anticipating what he will bring to the finals.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Singles Semifinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

The women\u2019s singles saw a stunning upset as wildcard Emerson Jones knocked out the top seed, Talia Gibson, with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. Jones\u2019s determination and skill shone through, earning her a spot in the finals and the admiration of the crowd.<\/p>\n

Taylah Preston continued her impressive run, defeating Hikaru Sato from Japan, ensuring an all-Australian final alongside Jones.<\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s Doubles Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the men\u2019s doubles final, the duo of Blake Ellis and Thomas Fancutt clinched victory against Blake Bayldon and Mars Hermans, with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-5(4). Their teamwork and tactical plays were pivotal in securing the title.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Doubles Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

The women\u2019s doubles final is still to be concluded, with top seeds Destanee Aiava and Maddison Inglis facing off against Lizette Cabrera and Taylah Preston. Unfortunately, rain interrupted the match, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n

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Looking Ahead: Finals Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we gear up for finals day, the excitement is palpable. Matches will kick off at 11 AM, and with the stakes higher than ever, we expect thrilling encounters. Can Hijikata and Kokkinakis deliver in the men\u2019s final, or will Jones make history in the women\u2019s singles? Join us for what promises to be a spectacular conclusion to the tournament!<\/p>\n

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Order of Play <\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting at 11am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Singles Final<\/p>\n

[WC] Emerson Jones (AUS) vs [2] Taylah Preston (AUS)<\/p>\n

After Rest, Not Before 1.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Doubles Final \u2013 To finish<\/p>\n

[1] Destanee Aiava\/Maddison Inglis (AUS) vs Lizette Cabrera\/Taylah Preston (AUS) 16 30<\/p>\n

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Not Before 2.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

[1] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) vs [2] Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Daily Wrap-Up: 2024 Perpetual NSW Open Semifinals \u00a0 As the sun set on a thrilling day of tennis at the 2024 Perpetual NSW Open, the stakes couldn\u2019t have been higher. The semifinals delivered intense matches and unexpected results, setting the stage for an exciting finals day.   Men\u2019s Singles Semifinals In the men\u2019s singles, top […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6323,"featured_media":26143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6323"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26142\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}