Rinky Hijikata News

Hijikata rallies to beat Monfils in 1st round of Cincinnati Open

Australian Rinky Hijikata rallied to beat Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 as first-round action got underway Thursday at the Cincinnati Open

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Gael Monfils vs Rinky Hijikata preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Cincinnati Open 2026 Fixture: (WC) Gael Monfils vs (WC) Rinky Hijikata

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Upsets No. 2 seed in London Hijikata won 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7) over Jiri Lehecka in the second round of London on Thursday.

Impact Hijikata notched one of his best wins of the year so far as he came from behind to upset the No. 12-ranked Czech in three sets across two hours and 48 minutes and move into the quarterfinals. The 25-year-old from Australia improves to 10-11 so far this season. Hijikata will play either Ugo Humbert or Hamad Medjedovic (1-0 H2H) next.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R2 in London Hijikata defeated Alejandro Tabilo in the round of 32 of the HSBC Championships with a score of 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata produced eight aces in the match, five more than his opponent. He converted three break points in five attempts as well. In comparison, Tabilo failed to win a break point. Next up for Hijikata will be the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hijikata vs. Lehecka Prediction at the cinch Championships – Thursday, June 18 No. 104-ranked Rinky Hijikata will face No. 12 Jiri Lehecka in the cinch Championships Round of 16 on Thursday, June 18.In this match agains...

JUNE 17 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Battles for early Stuttgart win Hijikata won 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3 over Tom Gentzsch in the first round of Stuttgart on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata secured his first win at tour level since Houston a few months ago as he rallied past the No. 229-ranked wildcard in three sets after two hours and 20 minutes on court. The 25-year-old Australian improves to 8-10 on the season. Hijikata will play No. 6 seed Frances Tiafoe (1-3 H2H) next.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Houston 2026: Rinky Hijikata vs Frances Tiafoe preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships Fixture: Rinky Hijikata vs Frances Tiafoe

APRIL 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Clinches opener in Houston Hijikata defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic in the round of 32 of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship with a score of 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata committed two double faults in the match, six fewer than his opponent. He converted three break points in six attempts. In comparison, Kovacevic did not win a break point in two attempts. Next up for Hijikata will be France's Frances Tiafoe.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Houston 2026: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships Fixture: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata

MARCH 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Upsets 10th seed in Indian Wells Hijikata won 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3 over Alexander Bublik in the third round of Indian Wells on Monday.

Impact Hijikata continued his surprise run at this Masters 1000 tournament as he knocked out his second seeded opponent in a row in three sets after two hours and 36 minutes on court. The 25-year-old from Australia improves to 6-6 at tour level after three wins this week. Hijikata will play No. 27 seed Cameron Norrie in the fourth round.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to R3 in Indian Wells Hijikata defeated Luciano Darderi in the round of 64 of the Paribas Open with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.

Impact Hijikata produced 11 aces in the match, six more than his opponent. He registered 41 winners as well, 24 more than Darderi. Hijikata converted four break points in nine attempts as well, two more than Darderi. Next up for him will be Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches opener in Indian Wells Hijikata defeated Francesco Maestrelli in the round of 128 of the Paribas Open with a score of 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Hijikata committed 22 unforced errors in the match, 11 fewer than his opponent. He converted two break points in eight attempts, one more than Maestrelli. Next up for Hijikata will be Italy's Luciano Darderi.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hijikata vs. Bellucci Prediction at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC – Tuesday, February 24 No. 115-ranked Rinky Hijikata will meet No. 110 Mattia Bellucci in the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC Round of 32 on Tuesday, F...

FEBRUARY 24 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cruises to AO R2 Hijikata defeated Adrian Mannarino in the round of 128 of the Australian Open with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 on Monday.

Impact Hijikata registered 45 winners in the match, 28 more than his opponent. He converted six break points as well, five more than Mannarino. Next up for Hijikata will be Monaco's Valentin Vacherot.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Books R2 berth in Adelaide Hijikata defeated Tristan Schoolkate in the round of 32 of the Adelaide International with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata committed 13 unforced errors in the match, 16 fewer than his opponent. He converted three break points as well, two more than Schoolkate. Next up for Hijikata will be Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to R2 in Brisbane Hijikata defeated Adam Walton in the round of 32 of the Brisbane International with a score of 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata registered 22 winners in the match, eight more than his opponent. He converted four break points, three more than Walton. Next up for Hijikata will be France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Books R2 berth in Almaty Hijikata defeated Timofey Skatov in the round of 32 of the Almaty Open with a score of 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Hijikata registered 34 winners in the match, 16 more than his opponent. He won 61 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Hijikata will be Italy's Flavio Cobolli.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hangzhou Open 2025 Day 5: Men's singles predictions ft. Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Rinky Hijikata, Alexander Bublik vs Aleksandar Vukic All second-round matches will be contested on Day 5 (Saturday, September 20) of the Hangzhou Open 2025. Sebastian Korda got his campaign und...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Defeats 5th seed in Hangzhou Hijikata won 7-6 (2), 6-4 over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round of Hangzhou on Friday.

Impact Hijikata came into this tournament without a win since Wimbledon, but this victory still doesn't came as a huge surprise as he ousted the clay-courter in two sets after two hours and 28 minutes. The 24-year-old from Australia improves to just 7-16 on the season. Hijikata will play No. 63-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spain rallies to reach the Davis Cup Final 8; United States eliminated

Spain has made a stunning comeback against Denmark to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers defeat on injury return Hijikata lost to Luciano Darderi in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday.

Impact Hijikata committed 30 unforced errors in the match, 19 more than his opponent. He registered just 14 winners, nine fewer than Darderi. It was Hijikata's 15th defeat in 21 matches in 2025.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brits win men's Wimbledon doubles for first time since 1936 Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool became the first British men since 1936 to win the men’s doubles championship at Wimbledon on Saturday.The d...

JULY 12, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Cash and Glasspool become first all-British pair since 1936 to win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool became the first all-British pair in 89 years to win the men’s Wimbledon doubles title by defeating Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2, 7-6 (3) Saturd...

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

How to Watch Wimbledon Gentlemen's Doubles Final: Live Stream Hijikata & Pel vs Cash & Glasspool, TV Channel The men’s doubles title at Wimbledon will be decided on Saturday as Rinky Hijikata and David Pel face Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in the...

JULY 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Shelton's suspended match ends quickly | Arkansas Democrat Gazette LONDON -- Four points. Three aces. About a minute. That's all it took for Ben Shelton to wrap up a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Rinky Hijikata...

JULY 5, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

NEWS

BIO

VIDEOS

SOCIAL

Hijikata rallies to beat Monfils in 1st round of Cincinnati Open

Spain rallies to reach the Davis Cup Final 8; United States eliminated

Cash and Glasspool become first all-British pair since 1936 to win Wimbledon men's doubles title