Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp on and what time does it start? Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on Wednesday 20th March, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp taking place? Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp being played on? Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp
What channel is Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp on in the UK? Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Rinky Hijikata vs Botic van de Zandschulp live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 22 Botic can de Zandschulp continues to struggle for any sort of consistent form on tour, with a straight-sets defeat to fellow struggler Denis Shapovalov at Indian Wells last time out suggesting the Dutchman is no closer to finding his previous best. The 28-year-old was once a typically hardy draw for anyone two seasons ago, including a career-best run to the quarter-finals at the US Open in 2021, but this first meeting with world number 81 Rinky Hijikata looks like the Aussie’s to lose. 23-year-old Hijikata enjoyed his own excellent run to the round of 16 at the US Open last summer to suggest he could be one to watch this year but he has laboured for consistency too this season, although quarter-final exits to eventual champions Grigor Dimitrov and Taylor Fritz at the Brisbane 500 and Delray Beach Open respectively, suggests he is not far away. Back Hijikata to edge through outright but leave this tough one out of an accumulator.
TIP: RINKY HIJIKATA TO WIN
