Match Details
Fixture: (6) Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata
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Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Tournament: Stuttgart Open 2026
Round: Round of 32
Category: ATP 250-level Tournament
Surface: Outdoor grass court
Venue: Tennis Club Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany
Prize Money: €116,855
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Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata preview
Frances Tiafoe and Rinky Hijikata will vie against each other for the fifth time on the ATP Tour during the Round of 32 of the Stuttgart Open, which will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Tennis Club Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany. Tiafoe advanced to the second round after defeating Daniel Altmaier 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4.
He will lock horns with Hijikata, who bested Tom Gentzsch 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3. Against Gentzsch, recorded five aces and committed five double faults. The Australian player won 80% and 63% on his first and second serves.
Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata head-to-head
Frances Tiafoe and Rinky Hijikata will take on each other for the fifth time on Thursday on the ATP Tour. The American tennis player is leading the head-to-head score at the moment with a 3-1 lead. He dominated the Australian player for the first time during the 2023 US Open.
Hijikata redeemed himself at the Cinch Championships – London in June 2024. However, Tiafoe got the better of him at the Delray Beach Open and ATP Houston events this year.
Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata odds
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Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata prediction
Rinky Hijikata’s last outing was at the Challenger tournament in Birmingham, where he exited after his quarterfinal loss against Arthur Fery. So far, he has compiled a 24-18 win-loss record in 2026, with 3-1 on grass.
Frances Tiafoe fired six aces and conceded three double faults against Daniel Altmaier in the previous round. He was impressive on his serves, collecting 79% and 55% on his first and second serves, respectively. Tiafoe has composed a 23-11 win-loss record in 2026, including 1-0 on grass.
Pick: Frances Tiafoe to win in straight sets.
Frances Tiafoe vs Rinky Hijikata betting tips
Tip 1: Frances Tiafoe to win in three sets.
Tip 2: The faceoff will have at least 18 games.
Edited by Janhavi Shinde
