Prop Bets: David Goffin VS Rinky Hijikata 2025-07-01

Title: "Goffin vs. Hijikata: Will David Finally Meet Goliath’s Energy Levels?"

The Matchup:
Belgian veteran David Goffin (2.35-2.50 odds) squares off against Australian underdog Rinky Hijikata (1.54-1.60 odds) in a first-round Wimbledon clash. The spread? Hijikata’s favored by 3.5 games (-3.5, odds 1.8-1.87), and the total games line sits at 37.5 (Over: 1.8-1.88, Under: 1.87-1.93).

The Stats:
- Goffin, ranked 320th, is chasing his first Wimbledon win since 2018. His grass-court résumé includes a 2017 Queen’s finalist run, but he’s 0-3 in first-round Wimbledons since 2021.
- Hijikata, ranked 104th, has the edge in energy (per analysts) and a 6-2 career lead over top-50 players. He’s also the only player in tennis history to lose to a lawn mower (unconfirmed).

The Props:
- First serve ace: Hijikata’s serve (+125) vs. Goffin’s underdog serve (-150).
- Biggest prop of the day: Will Goffin finally remember how to change his grass shoes mid-match? (50-50).

The Prediction:
Hijikata’s 1.55 implied probability (64.5%) suggests he’s the fiscal choice here. But Goffin’s 42.5% chance isn’t completely laughable—unless you’ve seen his post-match interviews.

Final Verdict:
Hijikata wins in four sets (7-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3), while the Over 37.5 games cashes because Goffin’s first-serve error rate (58%) turns this into a Netflix tennis highlight reel. Bet Hijikata’s “Energy Drink Consumption During Match” prop—Over 2.5 bottles (1.95).

“Goffin’s got heart. Hijikata’s got a heart rate monitor. This match is a cardio thriller.” 🎾🔥

Created: July 1, 2025, 9:39 a.m. GMT