Rinky Hijikata vs Nishesh Basavareddy Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Hijikata has slightly outperformed Basavareddy on second serve points, winning 45.95% compared to Basavareddy's 44.34%.
• On return games, Basavareddy edges out Hijikata in winning points on their opponent's second serves, with 45.37% to Hijikata's 43.32%.
• When returning first serves, Hijikata has a higher success rate (27.46%) than Basavareddy (24.54%).
• Under pressure situations, Hijikata saves 56.44% of breakpoints, slightly better than Basavareddy's 54.17%.
• Looking at the overall match win rates in the last year, Basavareddy leads with 68.29% while Hijikata has 50.75%.
• Both players perform best on hard courts, where Basavareddy holds a 71% win rate, surpassing Hijikata's 63% on the same surface.
• Though Hijikata competes primarily on the Main tour, winning 44.83% of matches, Basavareddy has a superior win rate of 74.14% in Challengers/ITF events.
• On average, Hidjikata faces higher-ranked opponents, with opponents ranked around 139.54, compared to Basavareddy's 231.29.
• In matches that go to a deciding set, Basavareddy wins 65% of them, while Hijikata finishes strong in 61% of such situations.
• Hijikata is more efficient at converting breakpoints, securing 32.8% as opposed to Basavareddy's 26.32%.

Editorial Prediction (May 14, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Hijikata and Basavareddy presents an intriguing clash of strengths. Hijikata will rely on his better performance under pressure and proficiency in converting breakpoints, giving him a tactical edge in critical moments.

Conversely, Basavareddy shows a greater overall match victory rate over the past year, as well as dominance on hard courts, where the match is likely to be played. His return game, especially against second serves, suggests he might disrupt Hijikata's rhythm.

Considering these statistics, Basavareddy appears to have a slight advantage, particularly due to his higher win percentage and effective play on hard surfaces. However, Hijikata’s experience against stronger opposition could level the playing field.

Overall, Basavareddy is marginally favored to win, given his impressive performance metrics on hard courts and superior win rate in recent form.