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Valentin Vacherot vs Rinky Hijikata — 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-2

Valentin Vacherot✓6646
Rinky Hijikata1362

Final · Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · Round of 64

Result

30Vacherot✓
WCHijikata
6–16–34–66–2
Valentin Vacherot
Rinky Hijikata
15Aces5
4Double faults5
61%1st serve in71%
83%1st-serve points won61%
56%2nd-serve points won50%
137 mphFastest serve123 mph
6/11Break points won1/5
44Winners27
37Unforced errors44
21/31Net points won18/26
118Total points won90

Rows the source hadn’t published are left off rather than guessed.

At this Stage

Where both players stand in the draw — the match each came through, and what winning this one is worth.

Round of 128

Ben Shelton✓
Ugo Humbert
Jan 18–20
6-3 7-6(2) 7-6(5)
Dane Sweeny✓
Gaël Monfils
Jan 18–20
6-7(3) 7-5 6-4 7-5
Adrian Mannarino
Rinky Hijikata✓
Jan 18–20
6-3 6-3 6-1
Valentin Vacherot✓
Martin Damm
Jan 18–20
6-4 6-4 6-4

Round of 64

Ben Shelton✓
Dane Sweeny
Jan 21–22
6-3 6-2 6-2
Valentin Vacherot✓
Rinky Hijikata
Jan 21–22
6-1 6-3 4-6 6-2

Round of 32

Ben Shelton✓
Valentin Vacherot
Jan 23–24
6-4 6-4 7-6(5)

What we know now

Court: Kia Arena

Match length: 2:28

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