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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic on and what time does it start? Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic will take place on Wednesday 21st February, 2024 – not before 23:00 (UK)
Where is Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic taking place? Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic will take place at Cabo Sports Complex in Los Cabos, Mexico
What surface is Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic being played on? Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic
What channel is Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic on in the UK? Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 79 Rinky Hijikata beat an out-of-sorts Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets on Tuesday to earn the sixth seed’s draw and he could enjoy a rare deep run this week in Los Cabos. The 22-year-old seems to have the right temperament for the challenging conditions here in Mexico and his run to the round of 16 at the US Open last summer if proof of what he can do on a hot hardcourt. World number 100 Aleksandar Kovacevic qualified handily this weekend before a consummate victory over Brandon Holt, giving the American some encouraging momentum. The 25-year-old impressed at the Australian Open last month, upsetting Auckland champion Alejandro Tabilo in five sets before a four-set exit to Karen Khachanov, but Hijikata’s run to the quarter-finals in Delray Beach last week suggest he has the edge on recent form. Back the Aussie to earn at least a set as the likelier of two capable victors.
TIP: RINKY HIJIKATA TO WIN A SET