Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata Preview & Prediction | 2024 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata on and what time does it start? Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on Wednesday 3rd April, 2024 – not before 21:20 (UK)
Where is Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata taking place? Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata will take place at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, USA
What surface is Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata being played on? Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata
What channel is Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata on in the UK? Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 92 Brandon Nakashima is a player capable of top 30 tennis on his day but he has struggled to find enough consistency since winning the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals. There have been a few encouraging signs this season, particularly his three-set exit to Jiri Lehecka, whom he beat to win that up-and-comers’ year-end tournament two years ago, at Indian Wells last month. A straight-sets win over Duje Ajdukovic sees the American settled in at the Houston Open and he can count on a partisan atmosphere in his favour in this first professional clash with fellow youngster Rinky Hijikata. Nakashima beat Hijikata on clay at the French Open juniors back in 2018 but this second clash should come a lot closer with the Aussie enjoying the better recent form. The world number 80 overcame Christopher Eubanks’ fierce serve in two tight tiebreaks on Monday to look the part here in Houston and backing him to earn at least a set looks the most sensible way to avoid a full result.
TIP: RINKY HIJIKATA TO WIN A SET
