Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Indian Wells
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Tenth seed Alexander Bublik is attempting to reach round four at Indian Wells for the first time. He takes on qualifier Rinky Hijikata in round three of this outdoor hard court tournament. Get ready to read our match prediction below.
Whoever wins will face either sixth seed Alex de Minaur or 27th-seeded Cameron Norrie next.
Alexander Bublik is in round three of this Sunshine Swing tournament for the third time. Bublik has shown good form this year and is up to a career-high 10th in the live rankings. That's 98 places above his opponent.
2026 has seen him win one title on this surface in Hong Kong. He also made it to the fourth round of the Australian Open and the last four indoors in Rotterdam. His one match here has seen him come from a set down to beat Vit Kopriva.
Rinky Hijikata is playing in round three of the BNP Paribas Open for the first time. He'd previously reached round two in 2023 and 2024. The Australian has won 13 of his 20 outdoor hard court matches this year but most have been in qualifiers and the Challenger Tour.
He won two matches to reach the main draw here and since then has beaten Francesco Maestrelli and Luciano Darderi.
We tip Bublik to win in straight sets.
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Alexander Bublik v Rinky Hijikata Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.18 | 4.8 |
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1.21 | 4.48 |
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1.2 | 4.5 |
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1.2 | 4.2 |
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1.2 | 4.2 |
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Who will win the Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata match is: Alexander Bublik wins in straight sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata game on 09/03/2026 of the current ATP Indian Wells season:
- Alexander Bublik has a 69.87% chance to win against Rinky Hijikata according to Betwinner ⭐ with the odds of 1.21.
- Rinky Hijikata has a 30.13% probability of winning facing Alexander Bublik ⭐ with odds of 5.2 at Shangrila.
Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Alexander Bublik has a 69.87 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Alexander Bublik | 69.87 % |
| Rinky Hijikata | 30.13 % |
Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Form
Alexander Bublik and Rinky Hijikata Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
7 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
25 Feb 2026 - ATP Dubai Open
24 Feb 2026 - ATP Dubai Open
14 Feb 2026 - ATP Rotterdam
13 Feb 2026 - ATP Rotterdam
12 Feb 2026 - ATP Rotterdam
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
7 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
5 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
3 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
2 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
24 Feb 2026 - ATP Acapulco Open
22 Feb 2026 - ATP Acapulco Open
Alexander Bublik - Rinky Hijikata Key Points
- Bublik is 98 places ahead of Hijikata in the live rankings.
- Bublik has won one outdoor hard court title this year.
- This is the first time in 2026 that Hijikata has reached round three of an ATP Tour event.
- Only nine players have earned more ranking points this year than Bublik.
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Our Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction
Alexander Bublik has already equalled his best run at indian Wells. Now he attempts to reach round four for the first time in his career. Bublik has been highly consistent this year with one outdoor hard court title already having been won.
Rinky Hijikata has finally made it to round three of an ATP Tour event this year. His best run has been a Challenger Tour quarter-final. Both players tend to be involved in tie-breaks, so a side bet on one could win. Our main Alexander Bublik v Rinky Hijikata prediction is Alexander Bublik wins in straight sets.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
