Forecast
| Rating | 1670 (#71) | 1559 (#248) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches on record | 65 | 54 |
| Recent form | WWLWW | LWLWW |
| Head-to-head wins | 0 | 0 |
Set-score probabilities
Chance of a third set 46%
Rinky Hijikata vs Dalibor Svrčina: match analysis
Rinky Hijikata faces Dalibor Svrčina in Hangzhou with Hijikata holding the stronger numbers in our rating table and a solid 18-13 tour-level record this season. The matchup pits Hijikata’s higher strength rating against Svrčina, who recently beat Rio Noguchi and will look to build on a 11-10 tour-level mark.
Form and context
Hijikata comes in with a 5-5 record in his last 10 and a recent win over Raphael Collignon to reach 18-13 this season. Svrčina has 4 wins and 6 losses in his last 10, with a 11-10 tour-level tally this year, and his latest result was a 2-0 win over Rio Noguchi in Hangzhou.
Head to head
They have not met before in our records, so there is no head to head to lean on.
Key factors
- Hijikata holds the higher strength rating and a better overall tour-level record this season.
- Svrčina recently defeated Rio Noguchi and has a similar level of recent form but trails in overall season wins.
- There is no prior head-to-head in our records between the players.
Verdict
Rinky Hijikata is the pick to win. The numbers support Hijikata as the favored player, and the most likely score is 2-0. Rinky Hijikata wins in straight sets in 41% of the model's outcomes, and there is a 46% chance of a deciding third set.
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Last five: Rinky Hijikata
| 2026-08-25 | W | Raphael Collignon | 2-1 | Winston Salem |
| 2026-08-24 | W | Darwin Blanch | 2-0 | Winston Salem |
| 2026-08-17 | L | Jakub Menšik | 0-2 | Cincinnati |
| 2026-08-15 | W | Luciano Darderi | 2-0 | Cincinnati |
| 2026-08-13 | W | Gael Monfils | 2-1 | Cincinnati |
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Last five: Dalibor Svrčina
| 2026-09-23 | W | Rio Noguchi | 2-0 | Hangzhou |
| 2026-09-22 | W | Philip Sekulic | 2-0 | Hangzhou |
| 2026-09-03 | L | Luciano Darderi | 1-3 | US Open, Men |
| 2026-08-24 | W | Felipe Meligeni Alves | 2-0 | US Open, Men |
| 2026-08-12 | L | Mark Lajal | 1-2 | Cincinnati |
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Frequently asked questions
How have Hijikata and Svrčina performed recently?
Hijikata has an 5-5 mark in his last 10 and an 18-13 tour-level record this season, while Svrčina is 4-6 in his last 10 with an 11-10 tour-level record.
Have they played each other before?
There is no head-to-head data for these two players in our records.
Have Rinky Hijikata and Dalibor Svrčina played each other before?
They have not met before in our records, so there is no head to head to lean on.