Rinky Hijikata v Roman Safiullin
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanWONR. Safiullin is 6-4 over the last ten and 10-9 on hard this season. R. Hijikata is 5-5 over the last ten and 25-19 on hard this season. R. Safiullin took a medical timeout on 2026-09-26. R. Safiullin has played 4 matches in seven days.
The pick is R. Safiullin to win. We make it a 74% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.36 or bigger. At 1.35 that is not there yet - leave it, or wait for the price to drift in-play (an early break against usually does it).
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| R. Hijikata | R. Safiullin | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Ranking | 84 |
| 5-5 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| LWLWL | Last 5 | WWLWL |
| -0.0 | V the odds | +1.6 |
| 34-28 | Season | 38-16 |
| 25-19 | Hard 2026 | 10-9 |
| 0 | Last 7 days | 4 |
| 8d | Days rest | 1d |
| 0 | Wins here | 2 |
| Clear | Fitness | MTO |
| Head to head First meeting |
V the odds: wins above (or below) what the prices expected over the last 10 - form with the strength of the opposition built in.
The market
Percentages are the implied chance of winning with the bookmaker's margin removed.
Head to head
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Shanghai | R. HijikatavR. Safiullin | 0 - 2 |
This season & this event
Ranking points fall off a year after they are earned, so a player who went deep here last year must match it or drop in the rankings. That shapes effort in a way the price does not always show.
The players
Ranking, record and surface splits are for the most recent season on file. Height, weight and handedness are not published by our data provider.
R. Hijikata — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Shanghai | Hard | R. Safiullin | 0 - 2 | 3.46 | 72% | LOST |
| 2026-09-29 | Tokyo | Hard | S. Tsitsipas | 2 - 0 | 3.28 | 71% | LOST |
| 2026-09-28 | Tokyo | Hard | C. Ugo Carabelli | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-25 | Hangzhou | Hard | A. Rublev | 0 - 2 | 3.21 | 70% | LOST |
| 2026-09-24 | Hangzhou | Hard | D. Svrcina | 2 - 0 | 2.29 | 58% | WON |
| 2026-09-01 | US Open | Hard | F. Auger-Aliassime | 3 - 1 | 7.73 | 88% | LOST |
| 2026-08-26 | Winston-Salem | Hard | B. Bonzi | 0 - 2 | 1.91 | 51% | LOST |
| 2026-08-25 | Winston-Salem | Hard | R. Collignon | 1 - 2 | 2.08 | 53% | WON |
| 2026-08-24 | Winston-Salem | Hard | Dar. Blanch | 2 - 0 | 1.43 | 68% | WON |
| 2026-08-18 | Cincinnati | Hard | J. Mensik | 0 - 2 | 4.20 | 77% | LOST |
R. Safiullin — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Shanghai | Hard | R. Hijikata | 0 - 2 | 1.35 | 72% | WON |
| 2026-10-06 | Shanghai | Hard | S. Mochizuki | 2 - 0 | 1.19 | 81% | WON |
| 2026-10-05 | Shanghai | Hard | A. Galarneau | 2 - 0 | 1.16 | 82% | WON |
| 2026-10-03 | Beijing | Hard | A. Rublev | 2 - 1 | 2.28 | 57% | LOST |
| 2026-09-30 | Beijing | Hard | F. Cobolli | 2 - 0 | 2.06 | 53% | WON |
| 2026-09-28 | Hangzhou | Hard | D. Medvedev | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-27 | Hangzhou | Hard | Y. Bu | 2 - 0 | 1.87 | 50% | WON |
| 2026-09-26 | Hangzhou | Hard | Q. Halys | 1 - 2 | 1.78 | 55% | WON |
| 2026-09-24 | Hangzhou | Hard | F. Sun | 0 - 2 | 1.22 | 79% | WON |
| 2026-08-31 | US Open | Hard | C. Alcaraz | 0 - 3 | 4.66 | 79% | LOST |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Rinky Hijikata or Roman Safiullin?
Roman Safiullin is favourite at 1.35, which is a 72% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Rinky Hijikata vs Roman Safiullin?
Rinky Hijikata is 3.46 and Roman Safiullin is 1.35, the prices we recorded for the Shanghai match.
What is the head-to-head between Rinky Hijikata and Roman Safiullin?
They have met 1 time and Roman Safiullin leads 1-0.
Who will win Rinky Hijikata vs Roman Safiullin?
Our model makes it Roman Safiullin to win at 1.35 (Lean confidence).