Dutch Open: Thompson reaches final after beating compatriot Hijikata

Jordan Thompson reached the final of the Dutch Open by winning against lucky loser Rinky Hijikata 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the Autotron Rosmalen in s-Hertogenbosch on Saturday.

Thompson, ranked No 103, will face the winner of the match between Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, the No 6 seed, and Finn Emil Ruusuvuori next.

Thompson returns to the final having finished as runner-up in 2019 to Adrian Mannarino.

FINAL BOUND 😎@jordanthommmo2 reaches his second ATP final after defeating Hijikata 7-6 6-3 💥@LibemaOpen #LibemaOpen pic.twitter.com/VfdthqmnZY

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 17, 2023

Jordan Thompson defeated French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (6-4, 7-6 (3)), Canadian Milos Raonic (7-6 (4), 6-1) and Frenchman Adrian Mannarino (5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2) ahead of his victory.

Earlier in the tournament, Hijikata, ranked No 133, won against Dutch wildcard Gijs Brouwer (6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2), Swiss Marc-Andrea Huesler (2-6, 7-5, 6-3) and American Mackenzie McDonald (5-7, 6-3, 6-1).

S-Hertogenbosch ATP250, other semi-final result (Autotron Rosmalen, grass, EUR 673.630):

• Tallon Griekspoor vs. Emil Ruusuvuori