Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Prediction & Betting Tips - Brisbane International
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
The qualifier Rinky Hijikata is set to take on unseeded Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the second round in Brisbane. This is their second career meeting between the two, and the winner will play Cameron Norrie or Aleksandar Kovacevic in the quarter-finals. Read on for our prediction of this match.
Rinky Hijikata has started the season as he ended the last. The Australian ended 2025 with five straight wins as he claimed the Playford Challenger. He has since extended this winning streak to seven fixtures, having won both of his contests this week.
Hijikata, who started the season ranked 111th in the ATP, defeated compatriot Adam Walton in straight sets in the first round.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard did not have a very smooth opening round like his opponent. Facing off with fourth seed Tommy Paul, the Frenchman secured victory in three sets and had to play a tiebreaker twice.
It was his first match of the season, and the win snapped a run of four successive losses to end the previous campaign. A semi-finalist here last season, the 22-year-old has jumped four places in the live ranking to 63rd.
Mpetshi Perricard defeated Hijikata in their only previous encounter in the semi-finals of the Bordeaux Challenger last season.
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The Best Betting Odds for Rinky Hijikata v Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.38 | 1.57 |
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2.34 | 1.6 |
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2.24 | 1.59 |
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2.3 | 1.58 |
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2.34 | 1.6 |
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Who will win the Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard match is: Rinky Hijikata wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard game on 07/01/2026 of the current Brisbane International season:
- Rinky Hijikata has a 47.5% chance to win against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 2.4.
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has a 52.5% probability of winning facing Rinky Hijikata ⭐ with odds of 1.6 at Melbet.
Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Rinky Hijikata has a 47.5 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Rinky Hijikata | 47.5 % |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | 52.5 % |
Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Form
Rinky Hijikata and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
6 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
3 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
15 Oct 2025 - Almaty Open
14 Oct 2025 - Almaty Open
12 Oct 2025 - Almaty Open
11 Oct 2025 - Almaty Open
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
5 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
3 Nov 2025 - Moselle Open
27 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
21 Oct 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
18 Oct 2025 - Brussels Open
17 Oct 2025 - Brussels Open
Rinky Hijikata - Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Key Points
- Hijikata hasn’t lost any of his last seven fixtures.
- Mpetshi Perricard lost four of his last five fixtures.
- Hijikata has won over 170 matches on hard courts.
- Half of Mpetshi Perricard’s last 26 outings on hard courts ended in defeat.
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Our Rinky Hijikata vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Prediction
Our prediction for Rinky Hijikata v Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is that Rinky Hijikata wins. Hijikata ended last year in excellent form and has picked up from where he left off. The Australian has now won seven consecutive fixtures, with the recent two victories coming in Brisbane.
Aside from this hot streak, playing on home soil strengthens Hijikata’s chances against an out-of-form opponent. Mpetshi Perricard was on a four-match losing streak before winning his opening fixture this week. He, however, didn't look to be in top form in the victory and could experience an uphill battle against a hardcourt specialist in Hijikata.
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