Rinky Hijikata of Australia faces Czech player Vit Kopriva in the qualifying draw of the Rolex Paris Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event played on indoor hard courts. The match is scheduled for 1 November 2026 at 09:00 UTC.
Hijikata and Kopriva bring different baseline profiles to Paris
Rinky Hijikata, an Australian right-hander, is known for his compact groundstrokes and willingness to step inside the baseline. Public reports suggest he has spent much of his career balancing ATP Challenger events with tour-level qualifying.
Vit Kopriva, a Czech player, has a more conventional baseline game built on solid forehand rotation and patience from the back of the court. His experience on European indoor hard courts may help him adjust to the faster conditions in Paris.
Qualification stakes at the Rolex Paris Masters
The Rolex Paris Masters qualifying draw offers a place in the main draw of the final Masters 1000 event of the ATP season. Indoor hard courts reward first-strike tennis and efficient serving, making the match a test of who can control short exchanges.
Both players are familiar with the qualifying format, where margins are narrow and a single break can decide a set. The scheduled start time is 09:00 UTC, according to the event listing.
| Player A | Rinky Hijikata (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Player B | Vit Kopriva (Czech Republic) |
| Tournament | Rolex Paris Masters, Qualification |
| Surface | Indoor hard court |
| Start | 1 November 2026, 09:00 UTC |
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