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

• Second Serve Performance: Rinky Hijikata has a slight edge in recent second serve points, winning 46.94%, compared to James Mc Cabe's 42.82%. Could this give Rinky an advantage?
• Return Game: Both players show similar performance in winning second serve return points, with Mc Cabe holding a slight advantage at 42.82% versus Hijikata's 42.43%. However, Hijikata performs better on first serve returns with 26.18% compared to Mc Cabe's 23.01%.
• Pressure Handling: James Mc Cabe excels under pressure, saving 56.39% of breakpoints, surpassing Hijikata who saves 52.29% of them. Is Mc Cabe the more poised player?
• Match Performance Over Last Year: Mc Cabe has a marginally better win rate in the past year at 49.28%, whereas Hijikata has won 48.44% of his matches.
• Surface Preference: Both players fare best on hard courts with a 63% win rate. On clay, Hijikata wins 44% whereas Mc Cabe is slightly less successful at 40%.
• Competition Level: Hijikata wins 64% of matches in ITF/Challengers, while Mc Cabe has a 53.85% win rate in similar tournaments. Does Hijikata's higher win rate suggest he performs better at this level?
• Direct Head-to-Head: James Mc Cabe leads with two match victories to Hijikata's one. Can Mc Cabe continue his winning trend?
• Opponent Quality: Hijikata typically faces higher-ranked opponents (average rank 183.41) than Mc Cabe (average rank 275.9), suggesting Hijikata may be better prepared for tougher competition.
• Deciding Set Performance: In matches going into a deciding set, Mc Cabe tends to perform better with a 58% win rate compared to Hijikata's 48%.
• Break Point Conversion: Hijikata and Mc Cabe are closely matched in break point conversion, with Hijikata converting 30.63% of opportunities and Mc Cabe 29.89%.

Editorial Prediction (November 28, 2025, UTC):

Both players show strengths in different areas, making this an especially competitive matchup. Rinky Hijikata demonstrates superior performance in second serve successes and against higher-ranked opponents, which might indicate readiness for more challenging matches. His slightly better statistics on first serve returns could be critical.

James Mc Cabe, however, has proven more effective under pressure, particularly in saving breakpoints. His strong showing in deciding sets also positions him as a formidable competitor when the match is on the line, complemented by a superior head-to-head record against Hijikata.

Considering the comprehensive statistics and past encounters, James Mc Cabe is slightly favored to win this match, owing mainly to his resilience under pressure and winning record in prior matchups.