Rinky Hijikata vs Luciano Darderi predictions, Mar 07, 2026

ATP Indian Wells, on Saturday,

Hijikata

Luciano Darderi

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As Rinky Hijikata prepares to take on Luciano Darderi at the ATP Indian Wells on March 7, 2026, the matchup promises to showcase contrasting recent forms and playing styles. Hijikata, competing on home soil, has secured victories in 3 of his last 5 matches, displaying resilience and adaptability on the court. His aggressive baseline play and strong serve could prove crucial in leveraging home-crowd support.

Conversely, Darderi enters the contest with a commendable track record, having won 4 of his last 5 outings, indicating a high level of confidence and form. Known for his tactical awareness and ability to construct points effectively, Darderi’s consistency and finesse could challenge Hijikata’s rhythm.

Bookmakers list the odds at 3.72 for Hijikata and 1.27 for Darderi, reflecting the latter’s recent success and possibly highlighting a perceived edge. While the match could easily shift depending on the players’ performance on the day, both competitors possess unique strengths that may dictate the course of the match. Fans can anticipate an engaging showdown, with each player vying for critical momentum in the tournament.

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Hijikata
25.5%
Darderi
74.5%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 3.72 1.27

Latest Results

05.03.26 Francesco Maestrelli – Rinky Hijikata – 0:2
03.03.26 Ignacio Buse – Rinky Hijikata – 1:2
02.03.26 Leandro Riedi – Rinky Hijikata – 0:2
24.02.26 Rinky Hijikata – Mattia Bellucci – 0:2
22.02.26 Rinky Hijikata – Yibing Wu – 0:2
01.03.26 Yannick Hanfmann – Luciano Darderi – 0:2
28.02.26 Sebastian Baez – Luciano Darderi – 0:2
27.02.26 Andrea Pellegrino – Luciano Darderi – 1:2
25.02.26 Mariano Navone – Luciano Darderi – 1:2
17.02.26 Juan Manuel Cerundolo – Luciano Darderi – 2:1

Facts

  • Hijikata is ranked ATP: 117. Darderi is ranked ATP: 21.
  • In recent matches, Hijikata has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Darderi is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Hijikata may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Darderi is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Hijikata won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 0:6. (average 0:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.08.25 Luciano Darderi – Rinky Hijikata – 3:0
    28.05.24 Rinky Hijikata – Luciano Darderi – 0:3

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Bye
    2 Atmane T. Dimitrov G. 1 : 2
    3 Cerundolo J. M. Van De Zandschulp B. 2 : 1
    4 Bye Rinderknech A. (26)
    5 Vacherot V. (24) Bye
    6 Borges N. Nava E. 2 : 0
    7 Shevchenko A. Shimabukuro S. (Q) 2 : 1
    8 Bye Ruud C. (13)
    9 Bublik A. (10) Bye
    10 Zheng M. (WC) Kopriva V. (LL) 0 : 2
    11 Maestrelli F. (Q) Hijikata R. (Q) 0 : 2
    12 Bye Darderi L. (20)
    13 Norrie C. (27) Bye
    14 Arnaldi M. McDonald M. (Q) 0 : 2
    15 Korda S. Comesana F. 2 : 0
    16 Bye De Minaur A. (6)
    17 Djokovic N. (3) Bye
    18 Majchrzak K. Mpetshi Perricard G. 2 : 1
    19 Hurkacz H. Kovacevic A. 0 : 2
    20 Bye Moutet C. (31)
    21 Cerundolo F. (19) Bye
    22 Royer V. Bonzi B. (Q) 0 : 2
    23 Marozsan F. Bautista-Agut R. 1 : 2
    24 Bye Draper J. (14)
    25 Medvedev D. (11) Bye
    26 Tabilo A. Jodar R. (WC) 2 : 0
    27 Tseng C. H. (Q) Baez S. 0 : 2
    28 Bye Lehecka J. (22)
    29 Humbert U. (32) Bye
    30 Merida Aguilar D. (Q) Michelsen A. 0 : 2
    31 Fearnley J. Dzumhur D. 2 : 0
    32 Bye Fritz T. (7)
    33 Musetti L. (5) Bye
    34 Fucsovics M. O’Connell C. (Q) 2 : 0
    35 Prizmic D. (Q) Schoolkate T. (Q) 2 : 1
    36 Bye Fils A. (30)
    37 Rublev A. (17) Bye
    38 Bellucci M. Diallo G. 0 : 2
    39 Monfils G. (WC) Galarneau A. (Q) 2 : 0
    40 Bye Auger-Aliassime F. (9)
    41 Cobolli F. (15) Bye
    42 Altmaier D. (RET.) Kecmanovic M. 0 : 1
    43 Brooksby J. Popyrin A. 2 : 0
    44 Bye Tiafoe F. (21)
    45 Nakashima B. (28) Bye
    46 Ugo Carabelli C. Damm M. (WC) 2 : 0
    47 Berrettini M. Mannarino A. 2 : 1
    48 Bye Zverev A. (4)
    49 Shelton B. (8) Bye
    50 Opelka R. Quinn E. 2 : 0
    51 Halys Q. Walton A. 0 : 2
    52 Bye Tien L. (25)
    53 Davidovich Fokina A. (18) Bye
    54 Svajda Z. (WC) Cilic M. 2 : 0
    55 Navone M. Giron M. 1 : 2
    56 Bye Mensik J. (12)
    57 Khachanov K. (16) Bye
    58 Fonseca J. Collignon R. 2 : 0
    59 Bergs Z. Struff J-L. 2 : 0
    60 Bye Paul T. (23)
    61 Etcheverry T. M. (29) Bye
    62 Tsitsipas S. Shapovalov D. 1 : 2
    63 Svrcina D. (Q) Duckworth J. 2 : 0
    64 Bye Sinner J. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Dimitrov G.
    2 Cerundolo J. M. Rinderknech A. (26)
    3 Vacherot V. (24) Borges N.
    4 Shevchenko A. Ruud C. (13)
    5 Bublik A. (10) Kopriva V.
    6 Hijikata R. Darderi L. (20)
    7 Norrie C. (27) McDonald M.
    8 Korda S. De Minaur A. (6)
    9 Djokovic N. (3) Majchrzak K.
    10 Kovacevic A. Moutet C. (31)
    11 Cerundolo F. (19) Bonzi B.
    12 Bautista-Agut R. Draper J. (14)
    13 Medvedev D. (11) Tabilo A.
    14 Baez S. Lehecka J. (22)
    15 Humbert U. (32) Michelsen A.
    16 Fearnley J. Fritz T. (7)
    17 Musetti L. (5) Fucsovics M.
    18 Prizmic D. Fils A. (30)
    19 Rublev A. (17) Diallo G.
    20 Monfils G. Auger-Aliassime F. (9)
    21 Cobolli F. (15) Kecmanovic M.
    22 Brooksby J. Tiafoe F. (21)
    23 Nakashima B. (28) Ugo Carabelli C.
    24 Berrettini M. Zverev A. (4)
    25 Shelton B. (8) Opelka R.
    26 Walton A. Tien L. (25)
    27 Davidovich Fokina A. (18) Svajda Z.
    28 Giron M. Mensik J. (12)
    29 Khachanov K. (16) Fonseca J.
    30 Bergs Z. Paul T. (23)
    31 Etcheverry T. M. (29) Shapovalov D.
    32 Svrcina D. Sinner J. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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