Rinky Hijikata vs Stefano Napolitano Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Wojtek Kolan

Wojtek Kolan

Published on 29 Sep at 11:54 AM UTC

HEAD TO HEAD

R. Hijikata vs S. Napolitano

Rinky Hijikata
Rinky Hijikata

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Stefano Napolitano
Stefano Napolitano

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Win

1

Played

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Win

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Age
30
5'10" (178 cm)
Height
6'5" (196 cm)
125
C. Rank
447
62
Best Rank
121
0
Total Titles
0
0
YTD Titles
0
$1.3M
Career Money
$537.2K
Right-Handed
Plays
Right-Handed

Head-to-head: Hijikata 1 - 0 Napolitano

They have played 2 sets in total, with Rinky Hijikata winning 2 and Stefano Napolitano winning 0. The last match between Rinky Hijikata and Stefano Napolitano was at the Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai, 29-09-2025, Round: Q1, Surface: Hard, with Rinky Hijikata getting the victory 6-3 6-2.

PlayersHead To Head Match Wins
Hijikata1
Napolitano0
Last 1 H2H Matches:

(Q1Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai(09-29-25)

Hard
AUS Flag
Rinky Hijikata
6
6
ITA Flag
Stefano Napolitano
3
2

R. Hijikata vs S. Napolitano H2H Profile

Stats
$1,276,340Career Prize Money$537,215
58.69% (233-164)Career Total W/L53.90% (359-307)
1Hard0
10Titles7
1Total H2H Matches0
30.77% (8-18)YTD Win/Loss0% (0-0)

R. Hijikata vs S. Napolitano Match Preview:

  • How do Rinky Hijikata and Stefano Napolitano compare in second serve performance recently? Rinky Hijikata has secured 47.51% of points, while Stefano Napolitano has managed 43.71%.
  • In recent return game stats, Rinky Hijikata edges Stefano Napolitano slightly with a 45.13% win rate on opponents’ second serves compared to Napolitano’s 44.12%.
  • Rinky Hijikata outperforms Stefano Napolitano on first serve returns, achieving 27.06% against Napolitano's 24.18%.
  • Under pressure, Rinky Hijikata excels with a breakpoint save rate of 58.05%, compared to Stefano Napolitano’s 49.13%.
  • Looking at the last year's match performance, Hijikata's win rate stands at 52.54%, while Napolitano's is at 50.00%.
  • Who has a stronger career performance on Hard surfaces? Rinky Hijikata, with a 63% win ratio, surpasses Stefano Napolitano's 57%.
  • Rinky Hijikata has faced higher-ranked opponents on average (rank 162.44) compared to Stefano Napolitano (rank 319.79) over the past year.
  • In deciding sets, Rinky Hijikata again leads, winning 57% of these matches, whereas Stefano Napolitano has a win rate of 43%.

Editorial Prediction (September 29, 2025, UTC):

In analyzing the statistical data surrounding the upcoming match between Rinky Hijikata and Stefano Napolitano, several key points emerge.

Rinky Hijikata demonstrates superiority in second serve performance, return games, and has a notable breakpoint save rate better than Napolitano's. Additionally, Hijikata's consistent performance in deciding sets suggests resilience under pressure.

The competitive edge is reinforced by Hijikata’s broader experience against higher-ranked opponents, indicating a potential advantage in adaptability and tactical experience.

Given these factors, Rinky Hijikata is the likely favorite to win this match.

Rinky Hijikata vs Stefano Napolitano Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88.

R. Hijikata vs S. Napolitano H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions

Stats
1H2H Matches Won0
2Sets Won0
12Games Won5
2Aces (Total)4
1Total Double Faults0
1:20:3Average Match Time1:20:3
57% (39/68)1st Serve %63% (27/43)
69% (27/39)1st Serve Win %56% (15/27)
66% (19/29)2nd Serve Win %56% (9/16)
50% (3/6)Break Pts Won %0% (0/6)
44% (19/43)Return Points Win %32% (22/68)
100% (1/1)Best‑of‑3 Win %0% (0/1)
100% (1/1)1st Set Won, Won Match0% (0/0)
0% (0/1)1st Set Won, Lost Match0% (0/0)
0% (0/0)1st Set Lost, Won Match0% (0/1)

Recent Performance Stats

2nd Serve Win %: Hijikata 52%, Napolitano 52%.
Opp 2nd Serve Pts Won: Hijikata 49%, Napolitano 50%.
Break Points Saved %: Hijikata 61%, Napolitano 59%.

R. Hijikata Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
HardPlayford Challenger - 24-11-2025

R1

JPNT. Kumasaka
W
6-2 6-0
HardSydney Challenger - 17-11-2025

QF

AUSJ. McCabe
L
6-3 7-5

R2

DENC. Emil
W
7-6(3) 7-6(2)

R1

JAMB. Bicknell
W
6-4 5-7 6-2
HardBrisbane 3 Challenger - 10-11-2025

R1

JPNH. Matsuoka
L
6-4 6-2

S. Napolitano Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
ClayMaia Challenger - 24-11-2025

R1

FRAG. Blancaneaux
L
6-2 6-1
I.hardBergamo Challenger - 17-11-2025

QF

ITAF. Maestrelli
L
6-3 7-6(7)

R2

NEDN. Visker
W
6-4 6-4

R1

FINO. Virtanen
W
3-6 7-6(6) 6-4
I.hardHelsinki Challenger - 03-11-2025

R2

CROM. Cilic
L
6-2 4-6 7-5
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R. Hijikata vs S. Napolitano Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents

Stats
58.69% (233/164)YTD Win/Loss53.90% (359/307)
56.29% (537/417)Sets Win/Loss53.47% (824/717)
51.92% (4779/4425)Games Win/Loss51.25% (7540/7172)
62.69% (168/100)Hard Win/Loss57.14% (96/72)
44.44% (24/30)Clay Win/Loss53.21% (174/153)
54.55% (18/15)Indoor Hard W/L52.05% (76/70)
54.76% (23/19)Grass Win/Loss52.00% (13/12)
0.33Aces Per Game0.33
1498Aces Total2355
0.24Double Faults Per Game0.14
1065Total Double Faults975
1:46:3Average Match Time1:19:24
350.21Average Opponent Rank519.24
59% (16772/28607)1st Serve %60% (21838/36528)
70% (11676/16772)1st Serve Win %70% (15179/21838)
50% (5938/11835)2nd Serve Win %51% (7489/14690)
41% (1131/2746)Break Points Won % (Total)41% (1496/3619)
39% (11050/28170)Return Points Win %39% (14737/37592)
40.00% (12/18)Slam W/L45.00% (18/22)
46.67% (14/16)Masters W/L43.75% (7/9)
48.81% (41/43)Main Tour W/L37.50% (12/20)
60.43% (84/55)Challenger W/L51.89% (192/178)
72.57% (82/31)Futures W/L62.50% (130/78)
60% (224/375)Best of 3 Sets Win %54% (352/650)
43% (9/21)Best of 5 Sets Win %43% (3/7)
61% (89/146)Tiebreaks Win % (Total)52% (113/216)
54% (71/131)Deciding Set Win %49% (104/211)
83% (228/190)1st Set Won, Won Match84% (350/294)
17% (228/38)1st Set Won, Lost Match16% (350/56)
25% (169/43)1st Set Lost, Won Match20% (316/64)

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