Adrian Mannarino vs Rinky Hijikata: AI Prediction | Games, Aces & Double Faults

Adrian Mannarino, currently ranked 68, has a form index of 8.22 and an Elo rating of 777.79. His surface strength index of 6.92 suggests he has struggled to adapt to hard courts recently. In contrast, Rinky Hijikata, ranked 111, boasts a higher form index of 42.17 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 605.72. Notably, Hijikata's surface strength index of 14.96 and mean serve index of 97.66 demonstrate his proficiency on hard courts, with a difference of over 5 points in serve index compared to Mannarino. Additionally, Hijikata's mean return index of 94.88 is stronger than Mannarino's 72.26, indicating a solid baseline game that could pressure Mannarino's serve throughout the match. In their recent performances, Mannarino has struggled, losing his last three matches, all in straight sets. His last match against Eliot Spizzirri in Auckland lasted 80 minutes, culminating in a disappointing outing where he won no sets. On the other hand, Hijikata has had mixed results, winning one of his last three matches. His most recent match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was a close encounter that he lost, but he did win against Tristan Schoolkate, showcasing his ability to compete at a higher level on hard courts.