David Goffin vs Rinky Hijikata — Winston-Salem Quarter-final
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Goffin D.
David Goffin defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-1 6-3 in the Winston-Salem quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #82, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32, but David Goffin had arrived on a 3-match winning run. David Goffin narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: David Goffin dropped just 4 games past Rinky Hijikata.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6-1 6-1 |
| 2025-02-24 | Acapulco | R32 | hard | David Goffin | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2025-01-06 | Adelaide | R32 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-1 6-2 |
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 (124 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 loadGoffin D.: 20 days rest · Hijikata R.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About