Adam Walton vs Rinky Hijikata — Miami Masters Qualifying Round 2
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Walton A.Adam Walton defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-7 6-1 in the Miami Masters qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #82, defending last year's round of 64. Adam Walton extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Adam Walton came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–3 6–7 6–1.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-04 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2025-01-06 | Adelaide | Q2 | hard | Adam Walton | 1-6 7-6(4) 6-4 |
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 (41 vs 38). 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 loadWalton A.: 1 day rest · 4 matches, 87 games (7d) · Hijikata R.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About