The Round of 32 at the Brisbane International Presented by Evie features a compelling matchup between Adam Walton and Rinky Hijikata. This match will take place on Tuesday, January 6. Hijikata, currently ranked No. 111, enters the match as the favorite, while Walton holds the No. 77 spot.
Match Overview: Hijikata vs. Walton
The setting is a hard court, where both players have shown varying degrees of success recently. Hijikata is favored to win with odds of -135 compared to Walton’s +105. These odds reflect a 57.4% implied probability of Hijikata winning the match.
Player Statistics
- Rinky Hijikata:
- Ranking: No. 111
- Record on hard courts (last 12 months): 14 wins, 13 losses
- Service game win percentage: 71.9%
- Return game win percentage: 23.6%
- Break point conversion: 57 out of 130 (43.8%)
- Recent performance: Lost in the Round of 16 at the Almaty Open on October 15
- Adam Walton:
- Ranking: No. 77
- Record on hard courts (last 12 months): 16 wins, 19 losses
- Service game win percentage: 74.2%
- Return game win percentage: 24.5%
- Break point conversion: 87 out of 216 (40.3%)
- Recent performance: Eliminated in the Round of 32 at the Belgrade Open on November 2
Betting Odds and Predictions
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Hijikata’s odds to win the tournament stand at +4000. In contrast, Walton’s odds are significantly higher at +10000. This disparity in odds indicates the expectations of both players as they compete in this first-round matchup.
This exciting match promises to deliver high-stakes tennis, as both players aim to advance to the Round of 16. Fans can follow the action on channels such as Tennis Channel and Fubo.
