Rinky Hijikata vs Grigor Dimitrov Prediction: the Bulgarian got off to a good start

Prediction for the ATP US Open match which will take place on August 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Australian played three hardcourt tournaments before the Majors, in Montreal, Cincinnati and Winston-Salem. In New York, Hijikata had a surprise win over Spain's Davidovic Fokina, the 59th ranked player in the world. The match against the Spaniard lasted three hours and 19 minutes and Rinky won it 7:6, 3:6, 6:4, 6:3. During the game, the Australian made 8 aces with 8 double faults, won 70% of points on the first serve and 45% on the second.

For the Bulgarian, the upcoming match will be the fifth on hard court in the summer of 2024. Before Major, Grigor failed at the Masters in Canada and Ohio. In New York, Dimitrov had a very solid three set win over Frenchman Jacquet. The match lasted an hour and 47 minutes and Grigor won it 6:3, 6:4, 6:2. During the game, the Bulgarian made 11 aces with seven double faults, won 87% of points on the first serve and 52% on the second.

Dimitrov defeated the Australian at the Montreal Masters three weeks ago, we doubt much has changed since then. The Bulgarian got off to a good start at the Majors, and we feel that Grigor will only progress as the tournament progresses. In addition, Rinky is a comfortable opponent for Grigor, and there is a lot of evidence that the world No. 9 will progress to the third round of the US Open without any major problems.