Djokovic - Hijikata. ATP Brisbane match forecast

Current form

Djokovic ended the last season early. His last tournament was the Masters in Shanghai, where the Serb managed to reach the final - in the decisive match, Novak lost to Jannik Sinner. Last season, Djokovic won 15 victories and lost five on open hard courts.

Professional qualities

Djokovic has no obvious weaknesses: his serve is not the fastest, but it is accurate and effective; his forehand and two-handed backhand allow him to skillfully control rallies. But his main weapon is the ability to win matches before they even start. Novak is incredibly strong mentally, thanks to which he is still able to show a decent level of play at 37 years old.

Current indicators in the tour

Djokovic is currently the seventh racket in the world. Last season, the Serb played in three finals, winning only one of them. He won the Olympics, which took place in Paris. Let us recall that Novak has 24 Grand Slam titles.

Interesting facts for betting

Djokovic has won seven of his last ten matches.

Current form

Hijikata had a pretty good end to last season. He won the title at the Playford tournament and reached the final at the Sydney Challenger. In 2024, Rinki had a 29-21 record on outdoor hard courts.

Professional qualities

Hijikata is a versatile player, although his game on clay is inferior to other surfaces. The Australian moves around the court, defends effectively, has a decent backhand and is a good first serve player. However, his weaknesses include a low percentage of first serves, a lack of forehand power, limited backhand effectiveness and inconsistency in his performances.

Current indicators in the tour

The Playford victory was the only title Hijikata won last season. The Australian has won ten trophies in his career. Rinki is currently ranked 73rd in the world.

Interesting facts for betting

Hijikata defends last year quarter-final on the courts of Brisbane.