Rinky Hijikata vs. Darwin Blanch prediction, odds, picks for ATP Winston-Salem Open 2026

Rinky Hijikata will square off with Darwin Blanch in the round of 64 at the ATP Winston Salem event on Sunday.

Dimers' advanced tennis model projects Rinky Hijikata as the most likely winner in this Hijikata vs. Blanch prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.

Hijikata vs. Blanch prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's Hijikata-Blanch men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Hijikata a 63% chance of defeating Blanch at the ATP Winston-Salem Open tournament.

Rinky Hijikata vs. Darwin Blanch odds

We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Darwin Blanch +187, Rinky Hijikata -220

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hijikata vs. Blanch picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Blanch @ +187 via DraftKings
• First Set: Blanch @ -140 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Darwin Blanch to win.

Although Blanch is less than likely to win, he provides the best value at the current available odds.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Hijikata vs. Blanch updates and essential details

The ATP Winston-Salem Open match between Rinky Hijikata and Darwin Blanch is scheduled to start on Sunday at 7:55 PM ET.

• Who: Rinky Hijikata vs. Darwin Blanch
• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Approx. Time: 7:55 PM ET/4:55PM PT
• Tournament: ATP Winston Salem, USA Men's Singles 2026
• Round: Round of 64

All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

We predict Rinky Hijikata, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Darwin Blanch at the ATP Winston-Salem Open tournament.

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