Hijikata-Paul Opener Set for Tight Start at Roland Garros
Rinky Hijikata and Tommy Paul are expected to begin their Roland Garros meeting with a closely contested first set.
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Hijikata vs. Paul: Set 1 Games O/U 9.5 | Prediction Market OddsRinky Hijikata and Tommy Paul are set to open their Roland Garros ATP clash with a first set that is expected to extend to at least 10 games, pointing to a competitive start between the Australian and the American on the Paris clay.
Paul enters the matchup with the higher profile and greater tour-level pedigree, but Hijikata’s baseline resilience and ability to hold firm in extended rallies could make the early stages difficult to separate. A 6-4, 7-5 or tiebreak-style opening set remains firmly in view as both players look to settle into rhythm.
The match, originally scheduled for May 24, 2026, will be decided according to official Grand Slam results, with the first set likely to provide an immediate test of serve, patience and clay-court discipline.