Reilly Opelka as Rinki Hijikata. Prediction for the ATP Madrid match

Current form

Opelka has played only one match on clay this season. Last week, Reilly competed in Barcelona, where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round.

Professional qualities

With an impressive height of 211 cm, Opelka easily dominates her serve. Reilly remains a prominent representative of the classic American school of tennis, where the main emphasis is on a powerful serve and an aggressive style of play that is effective on fast courts. He has improved his net play significantly lately, improving his half-court shots, which makes him an even more dangerous opponent on the hard court. An additional trump card in the American's game is a forehand down the line.

Current indicators in the tour

Opelka has won four ATP titles in his career. The 27-year-old American won his last title on the clay courts of Houston in 2022. Reilly is currently ranked 103rd in the world, although he was once 17th in the world.

Interesting facts for betting

4 of Opelka's last 5 matches were played in two sets.

Current form

Hijikata got into the main draw of the Madrid Masters as a lucky loser. Initially, the Australian played qualifying, in which he beat Lloyd Harris in the first round, after which he lost to Fabio Fognini.

Professional qualities

Hijikata stands out for his mobility, confident defense and a good backhand, and he also knows how to score points with his first serve. The Australian is versatile, but his game is less effective on the ground compared to other surfaces. Among the weaknesses are the low accuracy of hitting the first ball, lack of power when hitting forehand, limited backhand capabilities and instability.

Current indicators in the tour

Hijikata is currently ranked 84th in the world. The 24-year-old Australian representative has won ten trophies. Rinkie won the open hard court at Playford last season.

Interesting facts for betting

Hijikata has won only 1 of the last 5 matches.