Odds
Player analysis
R. Hijikata comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.2, meaning R. Hijikata has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. 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.
L. Darderi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.6, meaning L. Darderi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving L. Darderi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
2W 3L last 5
| 20 Apr | Rodesch | 6-7 2-6 | L |
| 3 Apr | Tiafoe | 4-6 6-3 2-6 | L |
| 1 Apr | Kovacevic | 4-6 2-6 | W |
| 17 Mar | Walton | 6-3 6-7 6-1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Sweeny | 3-6 2-6 | W |
2W 3L last 5
| 25 Apr | Cerundolo | 1-6 3-6 | W |
| 15 Apr | Kopriva | 2-6 6-4 6-1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Zhang | 6-7 6-3 1-6 | W |
| 7 Apr | Hurkacz | 7-6 5-7 6-1 | L |
| 4 Apr | Trungelliti | 4-6 6-7 | L |
Hard 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.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Indian Wells | Hard | Indian Wells - 1/32-finals | Hijikata | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | |
| US Open | Hard | 1/64-finals | Darderi | 6-2 6-1 6-2 | |
| ATP French Open | Clay | 1/64-finals | Darderi | 3-6 6-7 1-6 |

