Rinky Hijikata Men's Dual

Rinky Hijikata Men's Dual Date and Time

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter against the tournament's top-seeded pair. Here are the key details for the upcoming match:

• Match: Rinky Hijikata/David Pel vs. Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic
• Competition: Wimbledon, Gentlemen's Doubles, Semifinals
• Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM UTC / 11:00 AM LOCAL
• Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London

Road to the Semifinals: Hijikata and Pel's Underdog Run

Rinky Hijikata and his Dutch partner David Pel entered the Wimbledon draw as an alternate pair and had never played together before the tournament . Their journey to the semi-final has been marked by crucial victories against seeded opponents.

• Quarterfinal: Defeated Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo (Brazil) with a score of 7-6(5), 6-4.
• Third Round: Caused a major upset by knocking out the No. 3 seeds, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz.
• First Round: Showcased their resilience by saving two match points to win against the No. 8 seeds, Andre Goransson and Sem Verbeek.

The Opponents: A Formidable Top-Seeded Pair

Hijikata and Pel face the ultimate test in the semi-final against the No. 1 seeds, Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic of Croatia. Arevalo and Pavic are the reigning world No. 1 doubles team and have had a dominant season.

Key Statistics for Arevalo and Pavic:

• During the tournament, Mate Pavic recorded his 500th career tour-level win.
• The pair won the 2024 French Open together.
• In 2025, they became only the sixth team in history to win the "Sunshine Double"—capturing back-to-back Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells and Miami.
• Pavic is a Career Golden Slam winner in doubles, having won all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal.

Player & Team Statistics

Here is a statistical breakdown of the semi-finalists.