Mackenzie Mcdonald vs Rinky Hijikata — Newport Round of 32
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Mcdonald M.
Mackenzie Mcdonald defeated Rinky Hijikata 4-6 7-6 6-2 in the Newport round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #82, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Mackenzie Mcdonald claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mackenzie Mcdonald dropped the opening set before beating Rinky Hijikata 4–6 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-12 | s Hertogenbosch | QF | grass | Rinky Hijikata | 5-7 6-3 6-1 |
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 (141 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 loadMcdonald M.: 3 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d) · Hijikata R.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About