Brandon Nakashima vs Rinky Hijikata — Houston Round of 16
Nakashima B.
Brandon Nakashima defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-1 6-4 in the Houston round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Brandon Nakashima came in ranked #31, leading the head-to-head 2–1. Brandon Nakashima extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Brandon Nakashima dropped just 5 games past Rinky Hijikata.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Brandon Nakashima | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2025-01-06 | Adelaide | R16 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-2 3-6 7-6(5) |
| 2024-09-18 | Hangzhou | QF | hard | Brandon Nakashima | 7-5 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (176 vs 172). 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 loadNakashima B.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Hijikata R.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About