In a highly anticipated match at the Australian Open, Adrian Mannarino is set to compete against Rinky Hijikata in the Round of 128 on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This clash pits Mannarino, who is currently ranked No. 69, against Hijikata, who holds the No. 115 ranking. Betting odds favor Hijikata at -160, while Mannarino enters as the underdog with odds of +125, hinting at a thrilling contest in one of tennis’ biggest tournaments.
Both players have faced their share of ups and downs leading into this match. Mannarino recently finished with a record of 14 wins and 17 losses over 17 tournaments, showcasing a service game success rate of 76.3%, alongside a return game success rate of 24.4%. He has also notably ranked 35th in break points won on hard courts, converting 42.0% of his break points. However, Mannarino was recently eliminated in the Round of 32 at the ASB Classic on January 11, 2026, where he lost to Eliot Spizzirri in straight sets (4-6, 3-6).
On the other hand, Hijikata has posted a record of 14 wins against 13 losses across 12 tournaments on hard courts. His service games have seen a success rate of 71.3%, while his return games sit at 24.6%. He ranks 62nd in break points won, converting 46.9% of opportunities. Recently, Hijikata was also eliminated in the Round of 16 at the Great Ocean Road Open on January 14, 2026, losing to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (3-6, 2-6).
With Mannarino having an implied probability of 61.5% to win based on current betting odds, tennis enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting and competitive match-up at the Australian Open. As both players seek redemption following their recent exits from tournaments, fans can expect to see vigorous efforts from them on the hard court.
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