Highlights
January 22, 2026
Rinky Hijikata v Valentin Vacherot Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 Second Round
Australian Open
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Australian Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 2 · KIA Arena
Valentin Vacherot defeats Rinky Hijikata — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Final result
Valentin Vacherot won · 6–1, 6–3, 4–6, 6–2
Final
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Valentin Vacherot vs Rinky Hijikata final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentin Vacherot ✓ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Rinky Hijikata | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
How the match ended
(30) Valentin Vacherot (MON) bt Rinky Hijikata (AUS) 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-2
Sets played: 4
Valentin Vacherot vs Rinky Hijikata match recap
Valentin Vacherot defeated Rinky Hijikata in the Round 2 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 6–1, 6–3, 4–6, 6–2. Valentin Vacherot won 3 sets to 1 and finished with a 22–12 edge in recorded games.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 2
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
KIA Arena
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Valentin Vacherot vs Rinky Hijikata match statistics
| Valentin Vacherot | Statistic | Rinky Hijikata |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sets won | 1 |
| 22 | Games won | 12 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Valentin Vacherot won, with the final score 6–1, 6–3, 4–6, 6–2.
What does the score show?
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