Rinky Hijikata is about to go ahead with his run in the draw in Almaty. Last year in Almaty, Hijikata lost in the qualifications to Ugo Blanchet 7-5 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, he beat Jakub Paul 7-6(2) 6-3 and Timofey Skatov 7-6(3) 2-6 6-3.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Rinky Hijikata’s projected draw withhisprojected opponents in Almaty Open. Rinky has a weak record (1-5) against the likely opposition.
R1 – Terence Atmane’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19-27 | 14-15 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 34-31 | 28-17 | 3-4 | 1-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 39-32 | 30-20 | 5-5 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 54-27 | 26-10 | 26-15 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 78-30 | 71-23 | 3-3 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 23-22 | 23-19 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-10 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Terence Atmane has a 19-27 record in 2026, 0-1 on indoor hard courts. In the last 9 years, the French player has a 9-17 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). The French player will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in Almaty Open Terence didn’t play in this event.
H2H Rinky Hijikata vs. Terence Atmane
There is no head to head record between Rinky Hijikata and Terence Atmane since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R2 – Tomas Martin Etcheverry’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Tomas Martin Etcheverry
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26-25 | 8-12 | 18-10 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 30-33 | 10-10 | 9-14 | 9-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-30 | 7-10 | 19-13 | 5-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-29 | 8-11 | 25-14 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 53-33 | 4-5 | 48-25 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-29 | 0-2 | 62-26 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 26-15 | 0-1 | 24-13 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| 2019 | 64-27 | 16-8 | 48-19 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has a 26-25 record in 2026, but he has not played yet on indoor hard courts. Etcheverry will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of the current year was winning the title in Rio de Janeiro where he beat Alejandro Tabilo in the final 3-6 7-6(3) 6-4.
Last year in Almaty Open Etcheverry didn’t play in this event.
H2H Rinky Hijikata vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry
This would be the 2nd time that Rinky Hijikata and Tomas Martin Etcheverry face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Etcheverry (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Yet, Rinky Hijikata may come up against Mattia Bellucci. Their head to head is 2-0 for Mattia Bellucci.
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45-18 | 34-10 | 5-4 | 0-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 41-23 | 20-12 | 6-4 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 45-18 record in 2026, 0-1 on indoor hard courts. As for the last 14 years, Medvedev has a 139-67 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Daniil will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the season was winning the title in Brisbane where he overcame Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-2 7-6(1), in Dubai where he overcame Tallon Griekspoor in the final w/o, and in Hangzhou where he defeated Andrey Rublev in the final 7-5 6-4.
Last year in Almaty Open Daniil conquered the event after defeating Corentin Moutet 7-5 4-6 6-3.
H2H Rinky Hijikata vs. Daniil Medvedev
This match would represent the 3rd time that Rinky Hijikata and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Rinky Hijikata could fight against Roman Safiullin. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Roman Safiullin.
1/2 – Alexander Bublik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30-21 | 13-7 | 8-8 | 4-3 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 48-24 | 12-11 | 23-6 | 8-6 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-25 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 6-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-30 | 3-12 | 7-9 | 9-7 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-27 | 5-8 | 2-6 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 35-30 | 14-12 | 4-6 | 10-8 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-17 | 3-6 | 4-5 | 8-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-31 | 20-13 | 2-4 | 14-9 | 8-5 | 0-0 |
Alexander Bublik has a 30-21 win-loss record in 2026, 4-3 on indoor hard courts. In the course of the last 13 years, the Kazakhstani has a 119-73 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Alexander will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the tournament in Hong Kong where he beat Lorenzo Musetti in the final 7-6(2) 6-3.
Last year in Almaty Open Bublik didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Rinky Hijikata vs. Alexander Bublik
This would be the 3rd time that Rinky Hijikata and Alexander Bublik fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Hijikata and Bublik (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Rinky Hijikata could compete against Karen Khachanov. Their head to head record is 0-0.
Final – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Andrey Rublev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-20 | 17-12 | 16-6 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 34-25 | 16-13 | 8-6 | 6-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 43-26 | 26-11 | 11-6 | 6-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 56-26 | 23-12 | 19-5 | 6-7 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 51-20 | 19-7 | 14-6 | 18-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 53-23 | 25-10 | 9-5 | 12-6 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 41-10 | 17-4 | 10-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 54-27 | 28-14 | 8-5 | 16-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Andrey Rublev has a 33-20 record in 2026, but he has not competed so far on indoor hard courts. The Russian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this season was winning the competition in Bastad where he beat Luciano Darderi in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Almaty Open Andrey didn’t play in this event.
H2H Rinky Hijikata vs. Andrey Rublev
This match would represent the 2nd time that Rinky Hijikata and Andrey Rublev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Rublev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Possibly, Rinky Hijikata may face Luciano Darderi. Their head to head is 2-2.
