Rinky Hijikata vs Frances Tiafoe Preview & Prediction | 2026 Delray Beach Open | First Round
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Rinky Hijikata came through a couple of hard-fought qualifiers to face off against the world number 30 Frances Tiafoe, who could do with regaining his best.
Ranking points: ATP 250
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Venue: Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Beach, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Rinky Hijikata vs Frances Tiafoe prediction
Rinky Hijikata, who was a wildcard entry into last month’s Australian Open and managed to defeat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets in the first round, reached the quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger San Diego last week ahead of qualifying wins in Florida against Michael Mmoh and Dalibor Svrcina.
Frances Tiafoe, a French Open quarter-finalist in 2025 but someone who hasn’t been at his best for around two and a half years now, was thumped 7-5, 6-1 in the round of 16 at last week’s ATP 500 Dallas Open, having had to come from a set behind to defeat Terence Atmane in the first round.
Tiafoe is the number eight seed and still expected to progress against Hijikata but it may not be straightforward for the 28-year-old who resides up the road in Orlando.
Rinky Hijikata vs Frances Tiafoe tip: Frances Tiafoe to win & over 2.5 sets
