# Luca Van Assche def. Rinky Hijikata

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4755915/luca-van-assche-vs-rinky-hijikata
Tour: ATP

Luca Van Assche defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-4 6-7(4) 7-5 in the 2026 Paris Masters quarterfinal on hard courts on November 6, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-7(4) 7-5
- Tournament: Paris Masters
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-11-06
- Duration: 165 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Luca Van Assche | Rinky Hijikata |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | FRA | AUS |
| Birth date | 2004-05-11 | 2001-02-23 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Height | 178 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 83 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1105 | 693 |
| Elo (entering) | 1732 | 1781 |
| Current career W-L | 34-50 | 54-76 |
| Current career earnings | $3,164,000 | $4,608,621 |

Pre-match H2H: Luca Van Assche 0-0 Rinky Hijikata.

## Stats
| Stat | Luca Van Assche | Rinky Hijikata |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 13 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 65.0% | 64.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 77.0% | 71.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 45.0% | 41.0% |
| BP saved % | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 60.0% |
| Return points won % | 40.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.3 | -4.7 |
| Match Return+ | +4.7 | -1.3 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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