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Grigor Dimitrov vs Rinky Hijikata Live Stream & Tips - Dimitrov to Advance at the Canadian Open

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 08 Aug 2024

John Eastwood 08 Aug 2024

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Hijikata is 0-7 against Top 10 players
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Grigor Dimitrov has won 8 of his last 10 matches (Getty)

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Rinky Hijikata is 0-7 against Top 10 players and that is not expected to change against Grigor Dimitrov. This should be a routine win for the Bulgarian who can get it done in straight sets.

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Stats

Grigor Dimitrov has won 8 of his last 10 completed matches.
Grigor Dimitrov has won 18 of his last 20 matches against players outside the Top 20.
Grigor Dimitrov won 6-1 6-4 in his only match against Rinky Hijikata.
Rinky Hijikata is 0-7 against Top 10 players.
Rinky Hijikata has lost in straight sets in his last 5 matches against Top 10 players.

HTH

Grigor Dimitrov is 1-0 against Rinky Hijikata, winning 6-1 6-4 at the 2024 Brisbane International.

Grigor Dimitrov Stats

Nationality: Bulgaria

Age: 33 (16 May 1991)

Height: 6'3" (1.91m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 10

Career High: 3 (November 2017)

ATP Tour Titles: 9

2024 ATP Tour Titles: 1

Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

Canadian Open Best Result: Semi-Finals (2014)

Grigor Dimitrov Form

Grigor Dimitrov is 32-11 this year, winning the Brisbane International and reaching finals in Marseille and Miami. He couldn’t reach a semi-final in four events on clay.

The World No.10 switched to grass courts at Queen’s Club where he suffered a second round defeat to Sebastian Korda.

The Bulgarian last seen at Wimbledon, defeating Gael Monfils before retiring against Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round.

Rinky Hijikata Stats

Nationality: Australia

Age: 23 (23 February 2001)

Height: 5'10" (1.78m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 74

Career High: 70 (October 2023)

ATP Tour Titles: 0

Canadian Open Best Result: First Appearance

Rinky Hijikata Form

Rinky Hijikata is 11-17 on the ATP Tour this year, his best results coming on quarter-final appearances in Brisbane, Delray Beach and Queen's Club.

The 23-year-old competed at the Olympics where he lost 6-2 6-1 to Daniil Medvedev in the first round.

The Australian beat Taro Daniel 6-1 7-5 in the opening round in Montreal, saving 2/4 break points.

Verdict

Grigor Dimitrov v Rinky Hijikata

Rinky Hijikata is 0-7 against Top 10 players, six of those defeats coming in straight sets. Grigor Dimitrov should be far too good here and win in straight sets.

Dimitrov Win 2-0

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