Valentin Vacherot defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the 2026 Australian Open second round on hard courts on January 22, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Valentin Vacherot | Rinky Hijikata |
| Aces | 15 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| First serve % | 71 | 80 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 36 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 45 |
| Break points converted % | 55 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
| Serve rating | 217 | 179 |
| Return rating | 156 | 85 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Valentin Vacherot | Rinky Hijikata |
| Country |
MON
|
AUS
|
| Birth date | Nov 16, 1998 | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 193 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 114 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,519 | 542 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,835 | 1,693 |
| Current career W-L | 27–22 | 50–71 |
| Current career earnings | $3,667,700 | $4,373,751 |
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