Alexandre Muller vs. Rinky Hijikata: Prediction and Match Betting Odds

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In the Round of 32 of the Zhuhai Championships on Thursday, Alexandre Muller (ranked No. 84) faces Rinky Hijikata (No. 72).

With -120 odds, Hijikata is the favorite against Muller (-105) for this match.

Alexandre Muller vs. Rinky Hijikata Match Information

  • Tournament: The Zhuhai Championships
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Date: Thursday, September 21
  • Venue: Hengqin International Tennis Center Zhuhai
  • Location: Zhuhai, China
  • Court Surface: Hard

Alexandre Muller vs. Rinky Hijikata Prediction and Odds

Based on the moneyline in this match, Rinky Hijikata has a 54.5% chance to win.

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Alexandre Muller vs. Rinky Hijikata Trends and Insights

  • In the Round of 128 of the US Open on August 28, 2023 (his last match), Muller lost to Novak Djokovic 0-6, 2-6, 3-6.
  • Hijikata is coming off a 4-6, 1-6, 4-6 defeat at the hands of No. 10-ranked Frances Tiafoe in the Round of 16 at the US Open.
  • Muller has played 30 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 24.3 games per match (23.5 in best-of-three matches).
  • Muller has played 25.1 games per match (25.2 in best-of-three matches) in his 14 matches on hard courts over the past year.
  • In his 33 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Hijikata is averaging 25.1 games per match (23.0 in best-of-three matches) and winning 49.8% of those games.
  • Hijikata has averaged 25.7 games per match (22.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set in 21 matches on hard courts in the past year, winning 50.0% of those games.
  • In the only match between Muller and Hijikata dating back to 2015, in the Wimbledon qualifying round, Hijikata won 6-2, 6-2.
  • In two head-to-head sets between Hijikata and Muller, Hijikata has yet to lose one.
  • Hijikata and Muller have matched up for 16 total games, and Hijikata has won more often, securing 12 of them.
  • Muller and Hijikata have faced off one time, averaging 16.0 games and 2.0 sets per match.

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