Novak Djokovic vs Rinky Hijikata Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

If statistics were characters in a tennis sitcom, Djokovic's second serve clown wouldn't get as many laughs as Hijikata's. Over the past six months, Djokovic has only managed to entertain the crowd by winning 42.17% of points with his second serve, while Hijikata has taken home the applause with 45.33%. Clearly, points on second serve are no joke when it comes to predicting the likely winner, as there's a high correlation with match outcomes.

In the return game parody, Djokovic seems to have turned into a prankster. At the recent laugh clubs, er, matches, he's won 37.44% of points against his opponents’ second serve – a modest score compared to Hijikata's more theatrical 43.13%. Even against first serves, Djokovic gets 23.42% of chuckles—uh-hum, points—while Hijikata shines with 25.85%. As they say, these percentages could just tip the scales of favoritism in this H 2H rivalry.

Under pressure, Djokovic is like a magician pulling rabbits out of hats. The man has saved 60% of breakpoints, while Hijikata manages a respectable 53.74%—though mainly by wearing sunglasses and hoping the pressure doesn't notice him. With such tension-filled numbers, betting predictions tune in to this drama more than a primetime TV finale.

Looking at the broader buffet of player performance, Djokovic sits comfortably with a 78.26% win rate over the last year (W/L 36/10). Hijikata, well, his plate's less full at 52.94% (W/L 36/32). When it comes to courts, grass seems to be Djokovic's greatest hit, winning 86% of those grassy duels (W/L 124/21), while indoor hard courts are more like that second cousin he tries to avoid at family gatherings—only a 79% win record there. Hijikata prefers the hard courts, collecting 63% victories (W/L 159/92), and clay courts seem to leave him stuck in the mud with a 47% win rate (W/L 20/23).

Now, entering the head-to-head comedy extravaganza, Djokovic has already starred in the leading role against Hijikata once—unperturbed, he snagged a decisive victory in straight sets. Their average tête-à-tête runs just over 74 minutes—a breezy affair, unless you've got popcorn. As for tiebreaks, there’s zero to be said; neither gentleman has cracked that nut against the other.

In terms of opponent quality, Djokovic battles internationally acclaimed performers with an average rank of 85.48, while Hijikata faces characters from that niche French New Wave era with an average rank of 152.26. A deciding set going the distance would be a wildcard, though—Hijikata rather craftily captures 75% of those climatic giggles over the past year, whereas Djokovic can only claim half.

Let's not forget those breakpoints! Hijikata's been schooled in the subtle art of converting 34.97% of these game-turners, whereas Djokovic lags with 28%. This giggle-inducing stat is sure to spice up live match betting commentary. As disproportional rankings suggest, and punctuated by previous head-to-head encounters, it seems like Djokovic's punchlines might just win the day. Mark your calendars: Djokovic's poised for victory, based on their statistical prowess.