Odds
Player analysis
A. Walton has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning A. Walton 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. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
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
4W 1L last 5
| 17 Mar | Rodesch | 6-2 6-4 | W |
| 14 Mar | Bellucci | 3-6 5-7 | L |
| 13 Mar | Kecmanovic | 6-2 5-7 2-6 | W |
| 12 Mar | Andrade | 4-6 2-6 | W |
| 10 Mar | Jarry | 6-7 1-6 | W |
4W 1L last 5
| 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 |
| 6 Mar | Maestrelli | 6-7 4-6 | W |
Hard 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.