Rinky Hijikata vs Alexander Shevchenko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When examining the second serve performance over the past six months, Shevchenko has won 43.79% of points on their second serve, as opposed to Hijikata, who has won 45.58%. This statistic often plays a crucial role in determining the favorite in a matchup. Additionally, Shevchenko's recent return game form displays success, with 40.84% of points won on opponents' second serve. Hijikata shows a slightly better performance in this area, winning 44.32%.

Considering past head-to-head encounters, Hijikata has won the sole match against Shevchenko, clinching the victory at the BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, with a score of 6-1, 6-3. Evaluating performance under pressure, Shevchenko has effectively saved 54.87% of breakpoints faced recently, slightly edging out Hijikata's 54.47% save rate. Furthermore, Shevchenko has converted 40.23% of breakpoint opportunities, while Hijikata has managed 33.83%, which is a key indicator in intense match situations.

Analyzing performance over the last year, Shevchenko has won 34.55% of total matches played with a record of 19 wins to 36 losses, whereas Hijikata boasts a superior win rate of 52.24%, winning 35 out of 67 matches. Both players have been largely active on the Main tour, with Shevchenko winning 33.33% of matches and Hijikata achieving a 46.43% success rate in this context.

Looking at surface preferences, Shevchenko's career win rate is highest on clay, standing at 62%, but drops significantly to 20% on grass. Hijikata, meanwhile, performs best on hard courts, holding a 63% win rate, although his clay performance is at a lower 45%. In terms of opponent quality, Shevchenko has competed against players with an average ranking of 127.71 over the past year, while Hijikata's opponents averaged a ranking of 149.87, demonstrating Shevchenko's exposure to slightly tougher competition.

In deciding sets across all matches, Hijikata has a notable advantage, winning 71% of such situations versus Shevchenko's 36%. Although neither player has won a tiebreak in their head-to-head clash, the stats clearly favor Hijikata. Based on the data, Hijikata's performance metrics, surface preferences, and past head-to-head results suggest a higher probability of winning the upcoming match against Shevchenko.