Brandon Holt vs Rinky Hijikata — Houston Qualifying Round 1
USA
AUS2
Holt B.
Brandon Holt defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the Houston qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #97, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Brandon Holt claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Brandon Holt dropped the opening set before beating Rinky Hijikata 6–7 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | Hangzhou | Q2 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-2 7-5 |
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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (190 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 loadHijikata R.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About