Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Rinky Hijikata — Sydney CH Final
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Kokkinakis T.Thanasi Kokkinakis defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-1 6-1 in the Sydney CH final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #97, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Thanasi Kokkinakis dropped just 2 games past Rinky Hijikata.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 7-6(8) 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 (62 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-match- Extended break: 38 days (−0.7)
The 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 loadKokkinakis T.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Hijikata R.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About