Rinky Hijikata vs Mattia Bellucci Preview & Prediction | 2026 Mexican Open | First Round

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Rinky Hijikata faces Mattia Bellucci in the first-round of the Mexican Open.

Ranking points: ATP 500

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Venue: Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico

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 Mattia Bellucci prediction

Rinky Hijikata enters the event as a lucky loser, following Sebastian Korda’s withdrawal. Hijikata won his first qualifying match against Alan Magadan but then lost to Yibing Wu in straight sets. He did qualify for the Delray Beach Open last week, losing to Frances Tiafoe in round one. Hijikata’s best result of the season so far was on the Challenger Tour, as he made the quarter-finals in San Diego.

The Australian goes up against Mattia Bellucci in the first-round. The Italian will be hoping to end a three-match losing run when he competes in Acapulco. Bellucci lost in the first-round of Dallas and Delray Beach. His best result of the season so far is a semi-final appearance in Manama, but he is yet to pick up a victory on the ATP Tour in 2026.

Both of these players are struggling to pick up tour-level results, having been competitive in Challengers. Neither Hijikata or Bellucci are a clear favourite on this occasion, and this could head into a decider.

Rinky Hijikata vs Mattia Bellucci tip: Both players to win a set