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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
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Rinky Hijikata will face Tommy Paul in the first round of the French Open Men's Singles 2026 on Sunday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model projects Tommy Paul as the most likely winner of the Hijikata vs. Paul match.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
Hijikata vs. Paul prediction: Who will win and advance to the second round?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's Hijikata-Paul men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Paul a 92% chance of beating Hijikata in the French Open 2026.
Additionally, Paul has an 84% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show that the bookmakers have got it right with the -8.5 games spread, with each player projected to have a 50-50 chance of covering, while the under 29.5 games has a 51% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Rinky Hijikata vs. Tommy Paul odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hijikata | Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +1000 | -2326 |
| First Set | +450 | -714 |
| Game Spread | +8.5 (-104) | -8.5 (-128) |
| Total Games | o29.5 (-105) | u29.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hijikata vs. Paul picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Hijikata | +1000 |
| First Set | Paul | -105 |
According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is over 29.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hijikata vs. Paul updates and essential details
The French Open 2026 match between Rinky Hijikata and Tommy Paul is scheduled to begin on Sunday at 5:00 AM ET.
- Who: Rinky Hijikata vs. Tommy Paul
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Approx. Time: 5:00 AM ET/2:00AM PT
- Tournament: French Open Men's Singles 2026
- Round: First round
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Tommy Paul, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat Rinky Hijikata at the French Open 2026.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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