Wassup mate!?

The two “aussies” find themselves in a very strange match 👇

H2H: 2 matches between the two men during challengers on hard court in 2022 (spaced 11 days apart), and 1 everywhere with the ball in the center. Not too much information to glean from it.

State of form : 9 defeats in the last 10 matches for Purcell. Since the end of the American tour, he is no longer there... After a superb US Open, Hijikata continues on a fairly decent Asian/Australian tour. Only big downside: the guy has just played 8 matches in 11 days and is taking a plane to come play in Sofia! 😮. 10 hours of time difference, 16 hours of flight, and presto we play indoors at altitude 😅

Past performances in the tournament: a defeat for Purcell in 2020, that’s all

Match up : at the moment, clearly in favor of Hijikata but the conditions here at altitude and the potential fatigue of Hijikata make the match up favorable to Purcell

Strengths weaknesses: Hijikata, good forehand, McDonald's size, good aggressive baseliner. Power as the main weakness.

Match conditions : 3rd rotation on court n°1 (around 2 p.m.)

Possible scenario: a tight match with Hijikata who gives in?

Bets to consider : Purcell with hdp 2 games at 1.69, tie-break at 2.20, 2-0 Purcell at 2.26

Our opinion : 👇