Rinky Hijikata advanced to the quarterfinals of the Winston-Salem tournament with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Darwin Blanch in the Round of 16. Hijikata converted 60% of his break points, while Blanch converted 29%. Hijikata won the match despite being out-aced 5-6 and having one more double fault than Blanch.
No previous meetings on record.
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (33 vs 31). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Slight edge · Hijikata R. narrowly ahead
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
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.
Hijikata R.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 72 games (7d) · Blanch D.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 23 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About