Luciano Darderi vs Rinky Hijikata Prediction

Luciano Darderi currently holds a rank of 34, significantly ahead of Rinky Hijikata, who is ranked 84. Darderi boasts a higher form index of 53.01 compared to Hijikata's 39.82, indicating he is in better competitive shape. Their Elo ratings also reflect this disparity, with Darderi at 1214.80, while Hijikata's rating rests at 643.85. Both players are entering the match with zero cumulative fatigue, suggesting they are well-rested. Darderi's surface strength index of 7.69 suggests he performs better on hard courts than Hijikata, who has a score of 7.17. Additionally, Darderi's mean serve index of 96.84 provides him a notable edge over Hijikata's 94.89, exceeding the 5-point threshold, although their mean return indices are closely matched. In their recent performances, Darderi has shown resilience, winning two out of his last three matches, including a solid victory against Mackenzie McDonald. His only recent loss was a closely contested match against Miomir Kecmanovic. On the other hand, Hijikata has had mixed results, winning one match against Adhithya Ganesan but also suffering a defeat against Ben Shelton at Wimbledon. This inconsistency may impact his confidence heading into the match against a higher-ranked opponent.