Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata predictions, Mar 09, 2026

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As Alexander Bublik prepares to face Rinky Hijikata in the ATP Indian Wells on March 9, 2026, an intriguing match is anticipated. Bublik, known for his powerful serve and unpredictable shot-making, has struggled recently, managing to secure victory in only 2 of his last 5 matches. This inconsistency may challenge him, particularly against a player like Hijikata who has displayed an impressive form, winning 4 of his last 5 encounters.

Bublik’s playing style, which often capitalizes on early aggression and a strong serve, could be countered by Hijikata’s steadiness and tactical prowess. Hijikata’s recent success reflects a solid performance baseline and effective baseline play, gifting him confidence heading into this match.

The bookmakers have placed Bublik as the favorite with odds of 1.2, while Hijikata stands at 4.47. This suggests a degree of expected dominance from the home player, but the odds also indicate the potential for an upset, considering Hijikata’s recent form.

In conclusion, while Bublik has the home advantage and a more prominent profile, Hijikata’s current form and tactical strengths cannot be overlooked, setting the stage for a competitive encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Bublik 78.2%

Hijikata 21.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.22		4.4
	1.23		4.58	Watch and Bet
	1.25		4
	1.19		4.64

Latest Results

07.03.26 Alexander Bublik – Vit Kopriva – 2:1 25.02.26 Tallon Griekspoor – Alexander Bublik – 2:0 24.02.26 Jan-Lennard Struff – Alexander Bublik – 0:2 17.02.26 Pablo Carreno-Busta – Alexander Bublik – Canceled 14.02.26 Alexander Bublik – Felix Aliassime-Auger – 0:2

07.03.26 Rinky Hijikata – Luciano Darderi – 2:1 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

Facts

Bublik is ranked ATP: 10. Hijikata is ranked ATP: 117.

Recent performances by Bublik have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Hijikata is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Bublik may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Bublik is seen as the favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Bublik won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

Latest Head To Head

13.03.25 Rinky Hijikata – Alexander Bublik – 1:2

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 : 0
2	Cerundolo J. M.	Rinderknech A. (WO.) (26)
3	Vacherot V. (24)	Borges N.	2 : 0
4	Shevchenko A.	Ruud C. (13)	0 : 2
5	Bublik A. (10)	Kopriva V.	2 : 1
6	Hijikata R.	Darderi L. (20)	2 : 1
7	Norrie C. (27)	McDonald M.	2 : 0
8	Korda S.	De Minaur A. (6)	1 : 2
9	Djokovic N. (3)	Majchrzak K.	2 : 1
10	Kovacevic A.	Moutet C. (31)	2 : 0
11	Cerundolo F. (19)	Bonzi B.	2 : 1
12	Bautista-Agut R.	Draper J. (14)	1 : 2
13	Medvedev D. (11)	Tabilo A.	2 : 0
14	Baez S.	Lehecka J. (22)	2 : 0
15	Humbert U. (32)	Michelsen A.	1 : 2
16	Fearnley J.	Fritz T. (7)	1 : 2
17	Musetti L. (5)	Fucsovics M.	0 : 2
18	Prizmic D. (RET.)	Fils A. (30)	0 : 1
19	Rublev A. (17)	Diallo G.	1 : 2
20	Monfils G.	Auger-Aliassime F. (9)	1 : 2
21	Cobolli F. (15)	Kecmanovic M.	2 : 1
22	Brooksby J.	Tiafoe F. (21)	0 : 2
23	Nakashima B. (28)	Ugo Carabelli C.	2 : 0
24	Berrettini M.	Zverev A. (4)	0 : 2
25	Shelton B. (8)	Opelka R.	2 : 1
26	Walton A.	Tien L. (25)	0 : 2
27	Davidovich Fokina A. (18)	Svajda Z.	2 : 0
28	Giron M.	Mensik J. (12)	0 : 2
29	Khachanov K. (16)	Fonseca J.	1 : 2
30	Bergs Z.	Paul T. (23)	0 : 2
31	Etcheverry T. M. (29)	Shapovalov D.	1 : 2
32	Svrcina D.	Sinner J. (2)	0 : 2

1/16-finals

1	Alcaraz C. (1)	Rinderknech A. (26)
2	Vacherot V. (24)	Ruud C. (13)
3	Bublik A. (10)	Hijikata R.
4	Norrie C. (27)	De Minaur A. (6)
5	Djokovic N. (3)	Kovacevic A.
6	Cerundolo F. (19)	Draper J. (14)
7	Medvedev D. (11)	Baez S.
8	Michelsen A.	Fritz T. (7)
9	Fucsovics M.	Fils A. (30)
10	Diallo G.	Auger-Aliassime F. (9)
11	Cobolli F. (15)	Tiafoe F. (21)
12	Nakashima B. (28)	Zverev A. (4)
13	Shelton B. (8)	Tien L. (25)
14	Davidovich Fokina A. (18)	Mensik J. (12)
15	Fonseca J.	Paul T. (23)
16	Shapovalov D.	Sinner J. (2)

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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