As the Australian Open approaches, tennis fans are eager for the Round of 128 showdown between Adrian Mannarino and Rinky Hijikata. This match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, featuring two players with contrasting rankings and recent performances.
Mannarino vs. Hijikata Matchup Overview
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Broadcast: ESPN+000
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Player Rankings and Odds
Adrian Mannarino currently holds the No. 69 ranking, while Rinky Hijikata stands at No. 115. In terms of betting odds, Hijikata is favored at -160, making him the favorite in this match, while Mannarino is the underdog with odds set at +125.
Recent Performance Statistics
Mannarino’s recent form shows a mixed record on hard courts. Over the past year, he has participated in 17 tournaments, achieving a 14-17 win-loss record. He has a service game win percentage of 76.3% and a return game win percentage of 24.4%. Notably, Mannarino has converted 42.0% of his break points, ranking 35th among his peers.
In his most recent tournament, the ASB Classic, Mannarino fell to Eliot Spizzirri with a score of 4-6, 3-6 in the Round of 32.
Conversely, Rinky Hijikata’s performance on hard courts has yielded a record of 14-13 across 12 tournaments during the same period. His service game win percentage is at 71.3%, with a return game win percentage of 24.6%. Hijikata holds a break point conversion rate of 46.9%, ranking him 62nd overall.
In his last outing at the Great Ocean Road Open, Hijikata was ousted in the Round of 16 by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, losing 3-6, 2-6.
Predictions and Odds Overview
According to betting odds and implied probabilities, Mannarino has a 61.5% chance of winning this match. Both players are viewed as potential contenders, with odds to win the tournament set at +50000 for each.
This intriguing matchup between Mannarino and Hijikata promises to deliver excitement as they vie for a spot in the next round of the Australian Open.
