Rinky Hijikata def. Pierluigi Basile
5-7 7-6(4) 7-6(4)
Rinky Hijikata defeated Pierluigi Basile 5-7 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in the 2026 Italian Open first qualifying round on clay courts on May 4, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rinky Hijikata | Pierluigi Basile |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 13 |
| Double faults | 2 | 6 |
| First serve % | 62 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 79 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 21 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 65 |
| Return points won % | 35 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Serve rating | 289 | 281 |
| Return rating | 128 | 101 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rinky Hijikata | Pierluigi Basile |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ITA |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 2001 | Jan 7, 2007 |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Height | 178 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 96 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | 637 | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,715 | 1,491 |
| Current career W-L | 50–71 | — |
| Current career earnings | $4,373,751 | $65,471 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.