Ryan Nijboer vs Max Houkes — Kigali 1 CH Round of 32
Nijboer R.Ryan Nijboer defeated Max Houkes 6-3 6-3 in the Kigali 1 CH round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Max Houkes came in ranked #239, defending last year's quarter-final, but Ryan Nijboer had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay.
Key context
- Match story: Ryan Nijboer dropped just 6 games past Max Houkes.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
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 (9 vs 21). 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 loadNijboer R.: 5 days rest · 3 matches, 57 games (7d) · Houkes M.: 20 days rest. Higher means fresher. About