James Duckworth vs Rinky Hijikata — Playford CH Semi-final
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Duckworth J.James Duckworth defeated Rinky Hijikata 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the Playford CH semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title, but James Duckworth had arrived on a 5-match winning run. James Duckworth claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: James Duckworth dropped the opening set before beating Rinky Hijikata 4–6 7–5 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | Adelaide 1 | Q2 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 7-5 6-4 |
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 (200 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 loadDuckworth J.: 12 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Hijikata R.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About