Rinky Hijikata vs Andrey Rublev Betting Tips & Live Stream - Rublev on the Fade Train at ATP Hangzhou
Rinky Hijikata faces Andrey Rublev in the 2026 Hangzhou Open second round, with both players seeking a much-needed win. Rublev's recent struggles on hard courts and drop from the Top 20 suggest he's vulnerable, while Hijikata has shown promise against higher-ranked opponents despite inconsistency this year. Experts tip Hijikata to keep the match tight, recommending bets on him and an over 21.5 games total. The match can be viewed live on Stake.com for registered users. Overall, value leans toward Hijikata to challenge Rublev.
- Rublev has lost 6 of his last 8 matches on hard courts
- The Russian dropped out of the Top 20 in August
- I am backing Hijikata to upset the odds in Hangzhou
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Andrey Rublev’s long run in the Top 20 came to an end last month. The Russian can’t be trusted as a short priced favourite any time soon, Rinky Hijikata to keep this one close and snatch a win.
| Rinky Hijikata | Andrey Rublev | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Australia | Russia |
| Age | 25 (23 February 2001) | 28 (20 October 1997) |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 82 | 25 (23 February 2001) |
| Career High | 62 (August 2024) | 5 (September 2021) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 18 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| ATP Hangzhou Best Result | Quarter-Finals (2024) | Second Round (2025) |
HTH
This will be the first match between Rinky Hijikata and Andrey Rublev.
Hijikata Holding Onto Top 100
Rinky Hijikata has been struggling to string wins together this year. He reached the fourth round in Indian Wells and quarter-finals at Queen's Club.
The Australian got back into the Top 100 as a result but hasn’t reached a quarter-final since.
The 25-year-old didn’t last long at the US Open where he went out in the first round, a 4 sets defeat to Felix Auger Aliassime.
Hijikata beat qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 7-6 6-4 in Hangzhou, saving 2/5 break points.
Rublev Out of the Top 20
Andrey Rublev has been unable to get back into Top 10 this year, beaten in three semi-finals before a final defeat in Barcelona.
He won the title in Bastad but couldn’t replicate that form on hard courts. The Russian went out early in Toronto and Cincinnati to drop out of the Top 20 for the first time since January 2020.
The 28-year-old struggled at the US Open, coming from two sets down to beat Otto Virtanen in the first round. He suffered a 4 sets defeat to Daniel Merida Aguilar in the second round, winning 34% of his 2nd serves.
How to Watch Rinky Hijikata vs Andrey Rublev Live
- Event: 2026 Hangzhou Open
- Round: Second Round
- Date: Friday 25 September
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Verdict
Andrey Rublev has been below his best on hard courts and Rinky Hijikata has beaten three Top 20 players this year. Rublev is on the fade train for the foreseeable future, the value on Hijikata in Hangzhou.
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