Odds
Player analysis
A. Kovacevic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.1, meaning A. Kovacevic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving A. Kovacevic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Kovacevic has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.
R. Hijikata comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning R. Hijikata has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
2W 3L last 5
| 20 Mar | Sakamoto | 4-6 6-3 6-7 | L |
| 9 Mar | Djokovic | 6-4 1-6 6-4 | L |
| 7 Mar | Moutet | 6-1 6-4 | W |
| 5 Mar | Hurkacz | 6-7 6-7 | W |
| 26 Feb | Tiafoe | 6-4 3-6 7-6 | L |
3W 2L last 5
| 17 Mar | Walton | 6-3 6-7 6-1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Sweeny | 3-6 2-6 | W |
| 11 Mar | Norrie | 4-6 2-6 | L |
| 9 Mar | Bublik | 7-6 6-7 3-6 | W |
| 8 Mar | Darderi | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | W |
Clay court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.