Bernard Tomic vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction

Bernard Tomic, currently ranked 243, comes into this match with a form index of 48.09 and an Elo rating of 368.50. His fatigue level is relatively high at 206 minutes of cumulative play in the current tournament, which may impact his endurance. Tomic's surface strength index of 2.71 suggests he has struggled on grass, while his mean serve index of 94.94 and mean return index of 83.06 indicate a decent serving ability but a less effective return game. In his recent performances, Tomic has shown improvement, winning his last two matches in Mallorca, although he faced a defeat at Roland Garros prior to this tournament. On the other hand, Rinky Hijikata, ranked 74, possesses a stronger form index of 13.66, with an Elo rating of 631.69, reflecting his competitive edge. He enters the match without any fatigue, having not played extensively in the current tournament. His surface strength index of 7.31 indicates a better adaptation to grass, coupled with a mean serve index of 94.96 and a mean return index of 86.21, giving him a significant advantage in both serving and returning, especially with more than 5 points difference in the return index compared to Tomic.