Rinky Hijikata won 2-6 7-6(5) 6-3
Missed it. We had Gael Monfils at 60%, but Rinky Hijikata won 2-6 7-6(5) 6-3.
Thursday's Cincinnati first round pits Gael Monfils against Rinky Hijikata on hard. Gael Monfils comes in at 4 wins from the last ten. Rinky Hijikata limps in on a 4-match losing skid, just 4 wins in 10.
Gael Monfils is clearly higher-rated on hard — our number puts Monfils around 60%. The edge belongs to Monfils — real, but not the kind you take for granted at this level.
Hard rating
Overall rating
| Serve (last 52 weeks) | Gael Monfils | Rinky Hijikata |
|---|---|---|
| 1st serve in | 63.6% | 60.8% |
| 1st serve points won | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| 2nd serve points won | 46.9% | 50.4% |
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