Odds
Player analysis
R. Hijikata comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.4 with a downward trend. R. Hijikata is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Hijikata has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.
A. Bolt has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.9, meaning A. Bolt has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Bolt vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
1W 4L last 5
| 29 Mar | Bolt | 6-2 4-6 6-2 | L |
| 28 Mar | Bolt | 5-7 6-2 6-4 | L |
| 16 Mar | Bolt | 2-6 7-6 3-6 | W |
| 10 Mar | Bonzi | 3-6 6-3 7-6 | L |
| 2 Mar | Schoolkate | 3-6 7-6 6-4 | L |
3W 2L last 5
| 17 Mar | Walton | 6-3 6-7 6-1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Sweeny | 3-6 2-6 | W |
| 11 Mar | Hijikata | 4-6 2-6 | W |
| 9 Mar | Bublik | 7-6 6-7 3-6 | W |
| 8 Mar | Hijikata | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | L |
Grass court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.