Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Los Cabos Open
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Defending champion Denis Shapovalov begins the defence of his Los Cabos Open title. The Canadian is the eighth seed and faces unseeded Rinky Hijikata. Shapovalov has been struggling for wins of late and our prediction is Hijikata wins a set.
The winner will face either unseeded Sho Shimabukuro or wild card Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez in round two.
This is only the second time that Denis Shapovalov has played in this outdoor hard court title. He won the title last year but in 2026 he has lost 14 of his 23 matches and has a 3-5 record on this surface. Shapovalov has had eight first round exits this year, three on outdoor hard courts.
His last two matches on this surface have been lost and all surfaces, he's had one win in nine.
The one previous meeting between these players was on an outdoor hard court in 2023 with Shapovalov winning in three sets.
Rinky Hijikata was 93rd in the latest rankings 25 places below his opponent. The Australian has won 15 of his 24 outdoor hard court matches this year but most of his success has come on the Challenger Tour.
He did reach round four at Indian Wells and the last eight on grass at Queen's Club last month.
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Denis Shapovalov v Rinky Hijikata Best Betting Odds
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1.59 | 2.26 |
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1.65 | 2.25 |
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1.65 | 2.25 |
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1.65 | 2.25 |
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1.65 | 2.25 |
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Who will win the Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata match is: Rinky Hijikata wins a set.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata game on 28/07/2026 of the current ATP Los Cabos Open season:
- Denis Shapovalov has a 46.27% chance to win against Rinky Hijikata according to 1xbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.65.
- Rinky Hijikata has a 53.73% probability of winning facing Denis Shapovalov ⭐ with odds of 2.35 at Shangrila.
Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Denis Shapovalov has a 46.27 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Denis Shapovalov | 46.27 % |
| Rinky Hijikata | 53.73 % |
Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata Form
Denis Shapovalov and Rinky Hijikata Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
17 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
15 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
8 Jun 2026 - ATP Libema Open
26 May 2026 - ATP French Open
7 May 2026 - ATP Italian Open
25 Apr 2026 - ATP Mutua Madrid Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Jun 2026 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
19 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
18 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
16 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
14 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
13 Jun 2026 - ATP London - Queen's
Denis Shapovalov - Rinky Hijikata Key Points
- Hijikata won a set in the one previous meeting between these two players.
- Shapovalov has lost a set in each of his last eight matches on all surfaces.
- On outdoor hard courts, Shapovalov has lost a set in each of his last seven matches.
- Hijikata has won a set in seven of his last eight outdoor hard court matches.
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Our Denis Shapovalov vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction
Will a return to Los Cabos spark a revival for Denis Shapovalov. He is the defending champion in this outdoor hard court tournament but will need to rediscover his best form if he is to go deep, let alone successfully defend his title.
He takes on Rinky Hijikata in the first round and his opponent regularly wins a set but doesn't always turn that into an overall victory. The one match between these two players went to three sets. Our Denis Shapovalov v Rinky Hijikata prediction is Rinky Hijikata wins a set.
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