Rinky Hijikata vs Aleksandar Kovacevic — Houston Round of 32
Hijikata R.
Rinky Hijikata defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-2 in the Houston round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Aleksandar Kovacevic came in ranked #70, leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Rinky Hijikata claimed a first win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Rinky Hijikata dropped just 6 games past Aleksandar Kovacevic.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-12 | Cincinnati Masters | Q2 | hard | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 6-1 7-6(5) |
| 2024-02-26 | Acapulco | Q2 | hard | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) |
| 2024-02-19 | Los Cabos | R16 | hard | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 6-3 4-6 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (37 vs 28). 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 loadHijikata R.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Kovacevic A.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About