Wimbledon Great Britain Grass Grand Slam Round of 128

Rinky Hijikata vs David Goffin Prediction

Rinky Hijikata

Rank: #87
37%
VS

David Goffin

Rank: #63
63%
Expected Total Games: 37.0
Predicted Winner: David Goffin

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Ranking Trends

Rinky Hijikata

  • Current #87 2025-06-30
  • 3 mo ago #82 2025-03-31
  • 6 mo ago #73 2024-12-30
  • 9 mo ago #78 2024-09-30
  • 12 mo ago #77 2024-07-01

David Goffin

  • Current #63 2025-06-30
  • 3 mo ago #54 2025-03-31
  • 6 mo ago #52 2024-12-30
  • 9 mo ago #66 2024-09-30
  • 12 mo ago #83 2024-07-01

Player Metrics

Rinky Hijikata

Form Index: 10.1
ELO Rating: 605.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1533.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 7.8
Clay: 4.8
Grass: 6.7
Serve Rating: 96.4
Return Rating: 86.2

David Goffin

Form Index: 37.8
ELO Rating: 1110.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1564.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 11.5
Clay: 8.8
Grass: 8.3
Serve Rating: 95.6
Return Rating: 89.8

Recent Matches

Rinky Hijikata
❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Bernard Tomic (1-2) grass Mallorca 107 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Daniel Evans (1-2) grass S Hertogenbosch 135 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Reilly Opelka (1-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Corentin Moutet (1-2) clay Rome 153 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Reilly Opelka (0-2) clay Madrid 125 min

David Goffin
❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Rinky Hijikata
vs
2
David Goffin
Hard
1 - 2
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

As the Wimbledon tournament unfolds in Great Britain, the Round of 128 features an intriguing matchup between Rinky Hijikata and David Goffin. With a predicted total of 37 games, the odds favor Goffin, who holds a 63% probability of winning, compared to Hijikata's 37%.

Match Analysis

David Goffin, ranked 63rd, exhibits a form index of 37.79 and an Elo rating of 1110.23, indicating solid overall performance. His surface strength index on grass is 8.27, suggesting he is well-prepared for the unique challenges of this surface. In contrast, Rinky Hijikata sits at 87th in the rankings with a lower form index of 10.08 and an Elo rating of 605.46, reflecting a less consistent form. Although Hijikata's surface strength index is decent at 6.68, it still trails Goffin's, indicating that Goffin may have a more effective game on grass. The mean serve index for both players is closely matched, with Goffin at 95.57 and Hijikata at 96.40, a difference of less than 5 points. However, Goffin's superior mean return index of 89.84 over Hijikata's 86.24 highlights his ability to capitalize on opponents' serves, which could be pivotal in this match. Recent performances show that Goffin has struggled on clay but was able to secure victories, while Hijikata has faced difficulties, losing his last three matches, including two on grass.

Final Prediction

David Goffin's higher ranking, stronger form index, and impressive return capabilities provide him a distinct advantage heading into this encounter. A key factor to watch will be Goffin's ability to exploit Hijikata's serve, which could determine the flow and outcome of the match.

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