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Rinky Hijikata vs. Valentin Vacherot prediction, odds, picks for 2026 Australian Open
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hijikata vs Vacherot predictions for 2026 Australian Open.
Rinky Hijikata will take on Valentin Vacherot in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open on Wednesday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model predicts Valentin Vacherot as the most likely winner of the Hijikata vs. Vacherot match.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Hijikata vs. Vacherot prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's Hijikata-Vacherot men's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Vacherot a 62% chance of defeating Hijikata in the 2026 Australian Open.
Additionally, Vacherot has a 58% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Hijikata (+3.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 38.5 games has a 54% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Rinky Hijikata vs. Valentin Vacherot odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hijikata | Vacherot |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +162 | -188 |
| First Set | +130 | -164 |
| Game Spread | +3.5 (-118) | -3.5 (-112) |
| Total Games | o38.5 (-110) | u38.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hijikata vs. Vacherot picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | +162 |
| First Set | Vacherot | -120 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is *Rinky Hijikata to win.
Hijikata vs. Vacherot updates and essential details
The 2026 Australian Open match between Rinky Hijikata and Valentin Vacherot is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rinky Hijikata vs. Valentin Vacherot
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Approx. Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Tournament: 2026 Australian Open, Men's Singles
- Round: Second round
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Valentin Vacherot, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Rinky Hijikata at the 2026 Australian Open.
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