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by Daniel Ngulu | in ATP Wimbledon Championships Predictions
Rinky Hijikata is eyeing a second win in the Wimbledon main draw when he faces 10th seed Ben Shelton in the second round. The two will also be meeting for the fourth time in their careers, and we have a prediction for the match below.
The first round offered needed relief for both players. Shelton claimed a 3-0 win over Alex Bolt. It was his first victory in four matches. Before then he had not won a game since ascending to the top 10 for the first time ever.
The target for the American now is to avoid falling in the second round, a stage that has really troubled him. In 12 events, he lost six at the second round, but, thankfully, none of them were in the majors.
For the first time this season, Hijikata has advanced past the opening round of a Grand Slam event. His win against David Goffin in the first round also marked the first time he’s won a main draw game at Wimbledon.
It was a welcome result too, after the Australian had lost three straight matches. Overall, this season, Hijikata is on a losing run, but that first-round win saw him record a fourth victory in seven matches on grass.
Having achieved this winning record, he will be keen on improving his performance against Shelton. Hijikata trails 2-1 in the head-to-head numbers in this fixture.
The winner from this match will set up a clash against Marton Fucsovics or Gael Monfils in the third round.
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The Best Betting Odds for Ben Shelton v Rinky Hijikata Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.2 | 4.5 |
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1.22 | 4.2 |
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1.22 | 4.25 |
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1.2 | 4.33 |
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1.21 | 4.35 |
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Who will win the Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata match is: Shelton to win in straight sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata game on 03/07/2025 of the current ATP Wimbledon Championships season:
- Ben Shelton has a 69.85% chance to win against Rinky Hijikata according to Vbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.24.
- Rinky Hijikata has a 30.15% probability of winning facing Ben Shelton ⭐ with odds of 4.81 at 22bet.
Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Ben Shelton has a 69.85 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Ben Shelton | 69.85 % |
| Rinky Hijikata | 30.15 % |
Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata Form
Ben Shelton and Rinky Hijikata Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
1 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
25 Jun 2025 - ATP Mallorca Open
17 Jun 2025 - ATP London - Queen's
14 Jun 2025 - ATP Stuttgart Open
13 Jun 2025 - ATP Stuttgart Open
11 Jun 2025 - ATP Stuttgart Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
1 Jul 2025 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
24 Jun 2025 - ATP Mallorca Open
11 Jun 2025 - ATP Libema Open
7 Jun 2025 - ATP Challenger Birmingham, Great Britain Men Singles
6 Jun 2025 - ATP Challenger Birmingham, Great Britain Men Singles
4 Jun 2025 - ATP Challenger Birmingham, Great Britain Men Singles
Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
26 Jun 2024 - ATP Mallorca Open
Ben Shelton - Rinky Hijikata Key Points
- None of Shelton’s last five matches required a tiebreaker.
- Only two of Hijikata’s last five matches needed a tiebreaker.
- Shelton has five wins in seven matches at Wimbledon.
- Hijikata has three losses in his last five Wimbledon outings.
- The three meetings between these two players were won/lost in straights.
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Our Ben Shelton vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction
Ben Shelton finally registered his first win as a top 10 player. He is expected to reap from the momentum after positing his fifth win in seven matches at Wimbledon. The American has suffered most of his defeats in the second round but will be the favorite coming into this one.
Hijikata is not at his best either coming into this match, and with the weaker head-to-head run, he may take another loss. Our prediction for Ben Shelton v Rinky Hijikata is for Shelton to win in straight sets.
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