Match Preview
L. Darderi takes on R. Hijikata at the Cincinnati, contested on hard courts. L. Darderi enters ranked #22 while R. Hijikata sits at #85, a 63-place gulf that frames the matchup. It is a clash of contrasting recent fortunes, and the hard courts should have plenty to say about which way it turns.
R. Hijikata is ranked #85 on the ATP tour with 709 ranking points.
L. Darderi is ranked #22 on the ATP tour with 2,175 ranking points.
L. Darderi and R. Hijikata have no prior tour-level meetings, adding an unknown to the read.
Why this pick
Ranking Advantage
L. Darderi (#22) is ranked 63 places above R. Hijikata (#85).
The Players
L. Darderi is a player from Italy, currently ranked ATP #22 with 2,175 ranking points.
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R. Hijikata is a player from Australia, currently ranked ATP #85 with 709 ranking points.
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Player Overview
L. Darderi is ranked ATP #22 with 2,175 ranking points.
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R. Hijikata is ranked ATP #85 with 709 ranking points.
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