Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Houston
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Round one of the US Clay Court Championship sees Aleksandar Kovacevic take on Rinky Hijikata. Both players are unseeded and whoever wins will have a tough match in round two against second seed Frances Tiafoe. Read our match prediction below.
Both players are competing in their first clay court tournament of the year. They will also be wanting to have a better campaign on this surface in 2026 than they did last year with both losing more than they won.
Kovacevic only won four of his 11 clay court matches last year. Over the past three years he's only won nine out of 20. His last two matches on this surface have been lost, his last being in the French Open at Roland Garros.
He has fond memories of Houston though as he was a quarter-finalist here last year.
Rinky Hijikata also had a 4-7 clay court record in 2025. The past three years have seen him win just five of his 21 matches played on this surface. He's also looking to avoid a third straight clay court loss.
He's not made it past round one of an ATP Tour clay court event since this tournament two years ago.
We tip Aleksandar Kovacevic to win this match.
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Aleksandar Kovacevic v Rinky Hijikata Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.63 | 2.28 |
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1.54 | 2.5 |
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1.53 | 2.5 |
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1.62 | 2.18 |
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1.62 | 2.18 |
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Who will win the Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata match is: Aleksandar Kovacevic wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata game on 31/03/2026 of the current ATP Houston season:
- Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 50.66% chance to win against Rinky Hijikata according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.63.
- Rinky Hijikata has a 49.34% probability of winning facing Aleksandar Kovacevic ⭐ with odds of 2.5 at Betwinner.
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 50.66 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 50.66 % |
| Rinky Hijikata | 49.34 % |
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata Form
Aleksandar Kovacevic and Rinky Hijikata Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
20 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
9 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
7 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
5 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
25 Feb 2026 - ATP Acapulco Open
23 Feb 2026 - ATP Acapulco Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
17 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
16 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
11 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
9 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
7 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
5 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
Aleksandar Kovacevic - Rinky Hijikata Key Points
- Kovacevic is 18 places above his opponent in the live rankings.
- Kovacevic was a quarter-finalist in this tournament last year.
- Hijikata hasn't made it past round two of an ATP clay court tournament since this event two years ago.
- Hijkata has only won five of his last 21 clay court matches.
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Our Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction
Aleksandar Kovacevic leads his opponent 3-1 in previous meetings but all were played on hard courts. He was a quarter-finalist in this tournament last year but that was the highlight of an otherwise disappointing clay court season.
Rinky Hijikata also struggles for consistency on clay courts with just five of his last 21 matches being won. He has played a tie-break in each of his last three clay court matches so a bet on one here is an idea. Our Aleksandar Kovacevic v Rinky Hijikata prediction is Aleksandar Kovacevic wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
