Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round

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Alexander Bublik meets Rinky Hijikata in the third round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata prediction

Alexander Bublik was made to hard work before pulling clear of Vit Kopriva.

The Kazakhstani star recovered to defeat the lucky loser 3-6 7-6 6-2 and set up a third round clash with Ricky Hijikata.

The Aussie underdog scored a surprise 4-6 6-2 6-4 success over 20th seed Luciano Darderi.

Bublik won a clash in Phoenix in three last year so Ricky is capable of causing problems, but the tenth seed sits 107 places above the qualifier in the rankings and should come through again, 

Alexander Bublik vs Rinky Hijikata tip: Alexander Bublik to win