James McCabe vs Rinky Hijikata Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Rinky Hijikata leads in second serve performance, winning 47.32% of points, compared to James Mc Cabe's 42.71%.
• Who returns second serves more effectively? James Mc Cabe slightly edges out Rinky Hijikata with 42.63% compared to 42.52%, although Hijikata is slightly better at first serve returns with 25.98% versus Mc Cabe's 23.41%.
• Under pressure, James Mc Cabe has a higher breakpoint save percentage at 55.00%, while Rinky Hijikata saves 53.23%.
• Over the last year, Rinky Hijikata has a marginally better win rate at 47.54%, compared to Mc Cabe's 46.27%.
• Both players share their best surface performance on hard courts, each recording a 63% win rate.
• Rinky Hijikata primarily competes on the Main tour, winning 41.67%, whereas James Mc Cabe plays mainly in Challengers/ITF, with a 50% win rate.
• They are tied in head-to-head matches, each winning once. In terms of sets, they have split 2-2.
• The average match duration in their previous encounters is 1:36:22, indicating closely contested matches.
• Rinky Hijikata's recent opponents have an average rank of 171.85, higher-ranked than Mc Cabe's opponents, who average 266.73.
• When matches reach a deciding set, Mc Cabe has the edge, winning 56% compared to Hijikata's 48%.
• In terms of breakpoint conversion, Hijikata holds a slight lead with 31.85% over Mc Cabe's 30.00%.

Editorial Prediction (November 21, 2025, UTC):

As we approach this matchup, both players exhibit distinct strengths that could sway the match in their favor. Rinky Hijikata demonstrates a more robust second serve performance and excels in first serve returns, which could give him an early advantage in his service games.

James Mc Cabe, while slightly behind in second serve effectiveness, is resilient under pressure, saving a higher percentage of breakpoints. This skill will be crucial in high-stakes moments.

Although the head-to-head stats are evenly matched and suggest a competitive encounter, Hijikata has faced stronger opponents on average, potentially giving him the edge in terms of experience against higher-ranked players.

Considering all factors, including Hijikata's slightly better win rate over the past year and his commanding presence on hard courts, he is favored to clinch this upcoming match against James Mc Cabe.