Francesco Maestrelli vs Rinky Hijikata Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round
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Francesco Maestrelli meets Rinky Hijikata in the first 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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Francesco Maestrelli vs Rinky Hijikata prediction
Francesco Maestrelli and Rinky Hijikata are separated by just three places in the rankings but both are on different trajectories at present.
The 23-year-old Italian is hot-footing his way towards the top 100 for the very first time, while the 25-year-old Aussie is heading away from it.
Rinky has struggled to secure wins in main draws while Maestrelli caught the eye with a run from qualifying at the Australian Open that ended in a decent second-round showing against Novak Djokovic.
There’s no head-to-head so their respective trends are the best way to gauge this one and it feels more like the Italian with momentum and confidence right now.
Francesco Maestrelli vs Rinky Hijikata tip: Francesco Maestrelli to win
