Luca Van Assche vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction & Picks - Rolex Paris Masters
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An intriguing underdog pick at +145, Rinky Hijikata will try to secure his place in the semifinals of the 2026 Paris Masters against Luca Van Assche.
Current Form:
Rinky Hijikata is through to his first ATP 1000 Masters quarterfinal after hacking out a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Tomas Martin Etchverry. Hijikata, who upset Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the previous round, is 6-3 in indoor matches in 2026.
Luca Van Assche stunned former top-10 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 3-6. 6-4, avenging his loss to the Italian two weeks ago in Lyon. Assche also swept Mariano Navone 6-3, 7-5 and Learner Tien 7-6, 6-4 in the first two rounds.
The Matchup: This marks the first meeting between Hijikata and Van Assche on the ATP Tour.
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Luca Van Assche vs Rinky Hijikata Form
Luca Van Assche and Rinky Hijikata Latest Matches
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Luca Van Assche - Rinky Hijikata Key Points
- Rinky Hijikata is 6-3 in indoor matches in 2026.
- Rinky Hijikata is 9-14 vs. top-50 players in 2026.
- Luca Van Assche is 17-3 in indoor matches in 2026.
- Luca Van Assche is 5-4 in quarterfinal matches in 2026.
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Our Luca Van Assche vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction
Key Stats: Hijikata has created 31 break points in Paris, converting 16 for a 51.6 percent break point conversion.
Betting Analysis: Hijikata continues his Cinderella run with another impressive win over Van Assche. Van Assche has a killer first serve, but he's landing only 59 percent of them in Paris. The Frenchman must land over 60 percent of these big first serves, or he will face enormous return pressure from Hijikata, who is dealing serious damage on the receiving end. Hijikata has all the momentum in the world to keep his hot run going, and I feel even Van Assche cannot stop his destiny in Paris.
Fearless Forecast: Rinky Hijikata wins 4-6, 7-5, 6-4
Our betting prediction for Rinky Hijikata vs. Luca Van Assche: Rinky Hijikata wins
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