Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will face Rinky Hijikata in the Round of 16 at the Brisbane International. This match is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7. Mpetshi Perricard is currently ranked No. 67, while Hijikata holds the No. 111 spot in ATP rankings.
Matchup Overview: Hijikata vs. Mpetshi Perricard
The betting odds favor Mpetshi Perricard at -175, with Hijikata listed at +135. These odds indicate a significant level of expectation for Mpetshi Perricard’s performance in this match.
Betting Odds and Probabilities
- Mpetshi Perricard’s odds to win: -175
- Hijikata’s odds to win: +135
- Hijikata’s odds to win the tournament: +2500
- Mpetshi Perricard’s odds to win the tournament: +1000
The implied probability based on the moneyline suggests that Hijikata has a 63.6% chance of winning this match.
Recent Performances
In the past year, Hijikata has recorded a 13-13 record on hard courts. He has won 70.8% of his service games but has struggled with break points, converting only 44.5% of his opportunities.
His recent performance saw him eliminated in the Round of 16 at the Almaty Open, where he lost to Flavio Cobolli on October 15, with scores of 4-6, 5-7.
Mpetshi Perricard has also faced challenges, posting a 13-16 record on hard courts over the last year. He has an 84.4% winning percentage in service games but only a 13.1% success rate in return games. In his last tournament at the Moselle Open, he lost to Vitaliy Sachko, ranked No. 222, with a score of 6-7, 3-6 in the Round of 32.
Conclusion
As Hijikata and Mpetshi Perricard prepare to clash at the Brisbane International, fans can expect an engaging match. With the odds leaning in favor of Mpetshi Perricard, the upcoming battle promises to be tightly contested.
