Rinky Hijikata vs Daniel Evans Prediction

Rinky Hijikata, currently ranked 75, boasts a solid form index of 12.76 and an Elo rating of 659.04. His surface strength index on grass is quite impressive at 7.55, suggesting he can adapt well to the conditions. Fatigue is not a factor for Hijikata, who has not accumulated any minutes on court in the current tournament. In contrast, Daniel Evans, ranked 217, has a higher form index at 51.12, but his Elo rating of 351.38 indicates a significant drop in competitiveness. Notably, Evans has cumulative fatigue of 279 minutes from earlier matches in the tournament, which could impact his performance. The mean serve index between the two players is relatively close, with Hijikata at 96.41 and Evans at 95.37, indicating a tight contest in serving capabilities. However, their mean return indices are nearly identical, with Hijikata at 86.18 and Evans at 86.22, revealing a balanced exchange in return games. In their recent performances, Hijikata has struggled in his last three matches on clay, losing all but one set, while Evans has shown better form, winning two out of his last three matches on grass. His recent victories against Mees Rottgering and Adam Walton indicate that he is finding his footing on grass, yet the taxing nature of previous matches may hinder his recovery.