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easily up to that beautiful what and [Applause] another really started to open oh that's one of his best Alexander [Applause] Zev but the first two sets in a commanding performance of the US Open 2024 World number Gregor demitro showcased his class and experience as he easily dispatched rinki hijikata ranked 66 in their round of 64 encounter the match held on one of the iconic Courts at Flushing Meadows was a testament to dimitrov's skill focus and determination as he breeed past his opponent leaving no doubt about his intentions in this year's tournament from the moment the match began it was clear that dimitrov was in a different League the Bulgarian star known for his smooth fluid playing style took control of the match with his El an yet powerful ground strokes his ability to move effortlessly across the court combined with his sharp shot making left hijikata struggling to keep up dimitrov's serve was a key weapon throughout the match he consistently delivered accurate powerful serves that put hijikata on the defensive from the start of each point with a first serve percentage that would be the Envy of many dimitrov was able to dictate play keeping the Australian constantly on the back foot hijikata despite his best efforts found it nearly impossible to read demri serve which varied in speed placement and spin making it difficult to anticipate hijikata who has been making a name for himself on the ADP tour entered the match with the hope of causing an upset but dimitrov was quick to quash any such Ambitions the bulgarians experience and composure were evident as he outmaneuvered hijikata breaking the younger players serve early in the match and never allowing him to gain any momentum dimitrov's backhand often regarded as one of the best in the game was on full display with crosscourt winners and down the line shots that left hijikata scrambling as the match progressed dimitrov's confidence only grew he mixed up his play using a combination of deep Baseline rallies delicate Drop shots and the occasional foray to the net keeping hijikata guessing and unable to find any rhythm every time hijikata seemed to find a glimmer of hope dimitrov was there to Snuff it out often with a brilliantly executed shot that Drew Applause from the crowd hijikata to his credit showed flashes of the talent that has brought him into the top seven he fought hard trying to extend rallies and force errors from dimitrov however the bulgarians consistency and precision were too much for him to handle dimitrov's ability to absorb pressure and then turn the tables with aggressive counter punching was a highlight of the match hijikata's attempts to go For Broke with big shots often resulted in unforced errors as he struggled to find the fine balance between aggression and control by the time the match entered its final stages it was clear that dimitrov was not going to be denied his focus never wavered and he continued to execute his game plan to Perfection hijikata on the other hand looked increasingly fatigued both physically and mentally as he realized the uphill battle he faced against a player of dimitrov's caliber the final moments of the match were a formality with dimitrov closing it out in style his victory was a statement of intent showing that he is a serious Contender at this year's Us open for hijikata the match was a learning experience an opportunity to gauge where he stands against the world's best and to understand the level of play required to compete at the highest level dimitrov's win sets him up for a deeper run in the tournament where tougher challenges undoubtedly await however if his performance against hijikata is any indication he is more than ready to take them on the Bulgarian blend of Grace power and tactical Acumen makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the draw as the US Open 20124 progresses all eyes will be on demitro to see if he can carry this momentum forward and make a serious push for the title with his experience skill set and current form he is undoubtedly a player to watch in the coming rounds for hijikata it's back to the drawing board but the young Australian can take solace in the fact that matches like these are valuable lessons in his ongoing development as a player remember to like subscribe and hit the notification Bell so you can be notified when new videos are uploaded thanks for watching