Rinky Hijikata vs Benjamin Bonzi Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winston-Salem Open | Round of 16

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Rinky Hijikata takes on Benjamin Bonzi at the Winston-Salem Open. 

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 26 August 2026 at 7:00 pm

Venue: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, 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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Rinky Hijikata vs Benjamin Bonzi prediction

Rinky Hijikata staged a fine comeback to beat Raphael Collignon in a three set epic at the Winston-Salem Open. The Australian dropped the first set but levelled the contest up after winning the second on a tiebreak. He was broken when serving for the match but came through a second successive breaker to win 3-6 7-6 (7) 7-6 (5) after three hours and 10 minutes. He defeated Darwin Blanch in his first-round match.

He now faces Benjamin Bonzi, after the Frenchman got past compatriot Quentin Halys. Bonzi was two points away from defeat as he fell behind and went 5-3 down in the second set tiebreak. However, he then reeled off four points in a row to force a deciding set, going on to win 2-6 7-6 (5) 6-3. 

That previous match may have taken plenty out of Hijikata physically, but he does have enough quality to come through this one. However, Bonzi can still be a dangerous opponent for the Australian.

Rinky Hijikata vs Benjamin Bonzi tip: Over 20.5 games