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In an exciting upcoming clash at ATP Houston, Aleksandar Kovacevic is set to face Rinky Hijikata on March 31, 2026. Competing on home soil, Kovacevic enters the match with a mixed record, having secured victory in just 2 of his last 5 outings. His recent performances indicate a need for improvement, particularly in maintaining consistency and capitalizing on critical points.
On the other hand, Rinky Hijikata comes into this match with a stronger recent form, winning 3 of his last 5 matches. His game has been characterized by aggressive baseline play and effective serve, which could pose challenges for Kovacevic. Hijikata’s ability to adapt to different surfaces will further influence the dynamics of this encounter.
Bookmakers have given Kovacevic the edge with odds of 1.49 for a home win compared to Hijikata’s 2.51 for an away victory. Our model forecasts a 63.6% probability for a home win, indicating solid confidence in Kovacevic’s potential to leverage his local support. However, with both players displaying impressive skills, it is crucial to approach this match without any guarantees, as form can dramatically shift in high-stakes situations.
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| Kovacevic 62.8% |
Hijikata 37.3% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.49 | 2.51 |
Latest Results
| 20.03.26 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Rei Sakamoto – 1:2 09.03.26 Novak Djokovic – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 2:1 07.03.26 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Corentin Moutet – 2:0 05.03.26 Hubert Hurkacz – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 0:2 25.02.26 Francis Tiafoe – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 2:1 |
17.03.26 Adam Walton – Rinky Hijikata – 2:1 16.03.26 Dane Sweeny – Rinky Hijikata – 0:2 11.03.26 Rinky Hijikata – Cameron Norrie – 0:2 09.03.26 Alexander Bublik – Rinky Hijikata – 1:2 07.03.26 Rinky Hijikata – Luciano Darderi – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.08.24 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Rinky Hijikata – 2:0 25.02.24 Rinky Hijikata – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 1:2 21.02.24 Rinky Hijikata – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 1:2 04.10.22 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Rinky Hijikata – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Shelton B. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Pinnington Jones J. (Q) | Zhang Z. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Smith C. (WC) | Tirante T. A. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | McDonald M. | Brooksby J. (8) | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Tien L. (3) | Bye | |
| 6 | Basavareddy N. (WC) | Draxl L. (Q) | |
| 7 | Burruchaga R. A. | Walton A. | |
| 8 | Damm M. | Nakashima B. (5) | |
| 9 | Etcheverry T. M. (6) | Gomez F. A. (Q) | |
| 10 | Bolt A. (Q) | Wu Y. | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Vallejo D. | Svajda Z. | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Bye | Paul T. (4) | |
| 13 | Michelsen A. (7) | Wong C. | |
| 14 | Popyrin A. | Kypson P. | |
| 15 | Kovacevic A. | Hijikata R. | |
| 16 | Bye | Tiafoe F. (2) |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Shelton B. (1) | Zhang Z. | |
| 2 | Tirante T. A. | McDonald M. | |
| 3 | Tien L. (3) | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | Bolt A. | |
| 6 | Vallejo D. | Paul T. (4) | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | Tiafoe F. (2) |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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