Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic Preview & Prediction | 2025 Miami Open | Second Round

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts! 

The indomitable Novak Djokovic is going for a record seventh Miami Open title and heads into this clash with Rinky Hijikata of Australia as overwhelming favourite.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Friday 21st March, 2025: UK – not before 3:00pm / US ET – not before 11:00am / US PT – not before 8:00am

Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic ticket information

Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic Prediction

Only Andre Agassi won as many Miami Open titles as Novak Djokovic has across his glittering career. The Serbian superstar  first tasted ATP 1000 glory in this very tournament, so it no doubt holds special memories for the 24-time Grand Slam winner. Fast forward to 2025 and Djokovic is yet to win a title in 2025, so it would be fitting if Miami was where he grabbed his first of the year.

Currently ranked 86 in the world, Rinky Hijikata has won three of his last five matches and the pressure is off the Australian as he has nothing to lose. Hijikata isn’t expected to trouble Djokovic, but a good start could provide his illustrious opponent with a few doubts when taking into account that Djokovic has lost his last three games.

The reality though is that Djokovic should outclass Hijikata over the course of this match and progress through in comprehensive fashion. Expect a straight sets victory for the Serb.

Rinky Hijikata vs Novak Djokovic Tip: Novak Djokovic to win 2-0