Rinky Hijikata vs Matias Soto Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When evaluating second serve performance over the past six months, Rinky Hijikata has secured 47.48% of points, slightly edging out Matias Soto who managed 47.24%.
• In return games, Matias Soto has demonstrated a superior ability, winning 46.52% of opponents' second serve points compared to Rinky Hijikata's 43.50%.
• For first serve returns, Matias Soto has again shown an edge with 27.28% relative to Rinky Hijikata's 25.94%.
• Which player handles pressure better? Rinky Hijikata has a slight advantage, saving 54.09% of breakpoints to Soto's 52.34%.
• Overall performance in the past year favors Matias Soto with a 56.16% match win rate, surpassing Rinky Hijikata's 49.18%.
• Rinky Hijikata excels on hard surfaces with a career win rate of 63%, whereas Matias Soto is strongest on clay, also with a 63% win rate.
• Although Rinky Hijikata competes mainly on the Main tour and has a 41.67% win rate, Soto competes more frequently in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 45.83% of matches.
• Hijikata has faced opponents with an average rank of 170.49 over the last 12 months, significantly higher than Soto's average opponent rank of 379.95. Does this indicate tougher competition for Hijikata?
• Matias Soto has an impressive record in deciding sets, achieving victory in 67% of these scenarios compared to Hijikata's 45% over the past year.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Rinky Hijikata and Matias Soto is shaping up to be a closely contested battle. Evaluating their recent performances, both players have exhibited strengths in different areas.

Rinky Hijikata slightly edges out in second serve performance, while Matias Soto displays superior return stats. However, Hijikata has shown better breakpoint saving capabilities and has faced significantly higher-ranked opponents, suggesting he is accustomed to tougher competition.

Although Matias Soto holds an advantage in overall match win rates and deciding sets, Rinky Hijikata's experience on the Main tour and strong hard court record could play a pivotal role in the outcome.

Weighing these factors, despite Soto's general statistical strength, Hijikata's adaptability and experience against tougher opposition make him more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter.