Rinky Hijikata vs Darwin Blanch predictions, Aug 24, 2026

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In the upcoming ATP Winston-Salem clash, Rinky Hijikata will face Darwin Blanch in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Set to take place on August 24, 2026, at Hijikata’s home venue, this encounter has significant implications for both players, especially given their recent form.

Rinky Hijikata comes into this match with a record of 2 wins in his last 5 matches, demonstrating a level of competitiveness that could give him the edge. His aggressive baseline play and ability to dictate points will be crucial on home soil. Conversely, Darwin Blanch has struggled lately, losing all of his last 5 matches, which raises concerns about his confidence and tactical execution going into this encounter.

Bookmakers have assigned odds of 1.5 for Hijikata as the home favorite, while Blanch is priced at 2.63. Our model suggests a 63.2% probability of a home win for Hijikata compared to 36.8% for Blanch. While Hijikata’s current form and home advantage lean in his favor, the unpredictable nature of tennis means that Blanch’s potential for an upset should not be underestimated. Expect a competitive match as both players vie for a pivotal victory.

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Hijikata 63.3%

Blanch 36.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.49		2.55
	1.49		2.62	Watch and Bet
	1.47		2.5
	1.48		2.53
	1.48		2.55

Latest Results

17.08.26 Rinky Hijikata – Jakub Mensik – 0:2 15.08.26 Luciano Darderi – Rinky Hijikata – 0:2 13.08.26 Rinky Hijikata – Gael Monfils – 2:1 02.08.26 Jaume Munar – Rinky Hijikata – 2:0 29.07.26 Denis Shapovalov – Rinky Hijikata – 2:1

19.08.26 Darwin Blanch – Lloyd Harris – 0:2 13.08.26 Aleksandar Vukic – Darwin Blanch – 2:0 28.07.26 Chak Lam Coleman Wong – Darwin Blanch – 2:0 21.07.26 Mark Lajal – Darwin Blanch – 2:1 14.07.26 Darwin Blanch – Bernard Tomic – 1:2

Facts

Hijikata is ranked ATP: 95. Blanch is ranked ATP: 224.

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

Blanch is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Hijikata may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Hijikata might have a minor edge in this game.

In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/32-finals

1	Tsitsipas S. (1)	Bye
2	Bu Y.	Tseng C. H.	2 : 1
3	Navone M.	Suresh D. (Q)	2 : 0
4	Bye	Giron M. (16)
5	Baez S. (10)	Bye
6	Nishioka Y.	Carreno-Busta P.	0 : 2
7	Van De Zandschulp B.	Walton A.	2 : 1
8	Bye	Arnaldi M. (6)
9	Diallo G. (4)	Bye
10	Collignon R.	Basavareddy N. (Q)	0 : 2
11	Medjedovic H.	Rinderknech A.	2 : 0
12	Bye	Fearnley J. (15)
13	Mpetshi Perricard G. (9)	Bye
14	Goffin D.	Martinez P.	0 : 2
15	Coric B.	Blanch Dar. (Q)	0 : 2
16	Bye	Muller A. (8)
17	Borges N. (7)	Bye
18	Majchrzak K.	Jarry N.	2 : 0
19	Ofner S. (PR)	Kopriva V.	1 : 2
20	Bye	Korda S. (11)
21	Kecmanovic M. (13)	Bye
22	Kovacevic A.	Misolic F.	2 : 0
23	McDonald M.	Holt B. (WC)	2 : 1
24	Bye	Darderi L. (3)
25	Sonego L. (5)	Bye
26	Dostanic S. (WC)	Vukic A. (Q)	2 : 0
27	Comesana F.	Bellucci M.	0 : 2
28	Bye	Munar J. (12)
29	Bautista-Agut R. (14)	Bye
30	Safiullin R.	O’Connell C.	0 : 2
31	Gaston H.	Fucsovics M.	0 : 2
32	Bye	Griekspoor T. (2)

1/16-finals

1	Tsitsipas S. (1)	Bu Y.	0 : 2
2	Navone M.	Giron M. (16)	2 : 0
3	Baez S. (10)	Carreno-Busta P.	2 : 0
4	Van De Zandschulp B.	Arnaldi M. (6)	2 : 0
5	Diallo G. (WO.) (4)	Basavareddy N.
6	Medjedovic H.	Fearnley J. (15)	2 : 0
7	Mpetshi Perricard G. (9)	Martinez P.	2 : 1
8	Blanch Dar.	Muller A. (8)	1 : 2
9	Borges N. (7)	Majchrzak K.	0 : 2
10	Kopriva V.	Korda S. (11)	0 : 2
11	Kecmanovic M. (13)	Kovacevic A.	2 : 0
12	McDonald M.	Darderi L. (3)	1 : 2
13	Sonego L. (5)	Dostanic S.	2 : 1
14	Bellucci M.	Munar J. (12)	0 : 2
15	Bautista-Agut R. (14)	O’Connell C. (RET.)	1 : 0
16	Fucsovics M.	Griekspoor T. (2)	2 : 1

1/8-finals

1	Bu Y.	Navone M.	2 : 0
2	Baez S. (10)	Van De Zandschulp B.	1 : 2
3	Diallo G. (4)	Medjedovic H.	0 : 2
4	Mpetshi Perricard G. (9)	Muller A. (8)	2 : 0
5	Majchrzak K.	Korda S. (11)	1 : 2
6	Kecmanovic M. (13)	Darderi L. (3)	2 : 0
7	Sonego L. (5)	Munar J. (12)	1 : 2
8	Bautista-Agut R. (14)	Fucsovics M.	0 : 2

Quarter-finals

1	Bu Y.	Van De Zandschulp B.	1 : 2
2	Medjedovic H.	Mpetshi Perricard G. (9)	0 : 2
3	Korda S. (11)	Kecmanovic M. (13)	2 : 0
4	Munar J. (12)	Fucsovics M.	0 : 2

Semi-finals

1	Van De Zandschulp B.	Mpetshi Perricard G. (9)	2 : 0
2	Korda S. (11)	Fucsovics M. (WO.)

Final

1

Van De Zandschulp B.

Fucsovics M.

0 : 2

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