Rinky Hijikata vs Reilly Opelka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Opelka has a slight advantage with his second serve, winning 49.2% of points compared to Hijikata's 46.11%.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Hijikata leads with 43.91%, while Opelka has a lower percentage at 39.97%.
• How do they fare on first serve returns? Hijikata has a clear edge, capturing 27.78% of points over Opelka's 18.05%.
• Under pressure, Opelka is superior, saving 65.44% of breakpoints compared to Hijikata's 56.81%.
• In matches played over the last year, Hijikata slightly outperformed Opelka with 52.86% win rate compared to Opelka's 51.11%.
• Comparing career surface preferences, Opelka excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate, while Hijikata thrives on hard courts with a 63% win rate.
• Both players have primarily competed on the Main tour recently, with Opelka winning 54.17% of his matches whereas Hijikata sits at 46.43%.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Opelka leads with one victory in their only match, held on clay at the Madrid Open.
• Analyzing opponent quality, Opelka has faced tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 89.29, compared to Hijikata's 137.63.
• When matches run long, Hijikata edges Opelka by winning 67% of deciding sets versus Opelka's 61% performance.
• Breakpoint conversion also favors Hijikata, who has a conversion rate of 31.79% compared to Opelka's 22.37%.

Editorial Prediction (May 25, 2025, UTC):

Reilly Opelka's stronger second serve performance offers him a marginal advantage at the baseline. However, Rinky Hijikata's superior skills in both first and second serve returns suggest an ability to pressure Opelka, which could be crucial throughout the match.

Opelka excels under pressure, with a higher breakpoint save percentage, indicating he might hold firm in critical game situations. On the other hand, Hijikata's greater efficiency in converting breakpoint opportunities could counter Opelka's resilience.

The direct head-to-head results suggest Opelka has the upper hand and, combined with the higher caliber opponents he frequently faces, he appears well-prepared for challenging situations. Still, Hijikata's proven capacity in deciding sets and ability to break serve should not be underestimated.

All things considered, with Opelka holding a slight edge on account of his head-to-head record and familiarity with top-tier opponents, he is the more likely victor in this encounter.