Zhizhen Zhang vs Rinky Hijikata — Phoenix CH Round of 32
Zhang Z.
Zhizhen Zhang defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the Phoenix CH round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #97, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Zhizhen Zhang claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Zhizhen Zhang dropped the opening set before beating Rinky Hijikata 6–7 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-28 | US Open | R32 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (153 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadZhang Z.: 1 day rest · 1 match, 21 games (7d) · Hijikata R.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About