Hijikata R. vs Eubanks C. 
Match: Hijikata R. vs. Eubanks C.
Tournament: USA: Houston ATP, clay
Date: 02 Wed Apr 2025
Score: (Assuming Eubanks won 6-4, 7-5, this is a placeholder, please update with the actual score, if known)
Actual Score Placeholder: Because this is a past match, an actual score would be needed. This section needs to be updated manually to be accurate.
Bet Analysis: Given Eubanks' typically stronger serve and baseline game (assuming pre-match assessment favored Eubanks), a bet on Eubanks to win would have been the likely favorite. Assuming the hypothetical score above, an Over 20.5 games bet would have been successful (22 games played). Given the tight score, a bet on "both players to win at least one set" would also have been a winning option.
Favorite Success/Upset: Assuming Eubanks was the favorite, and he won, the favorite was successful. Over/Under 20.5 Games: The total games played exceeded 20.5.
| Statistic | Hijikata R. | Eubanks C. |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | (Placeholder Data) 4 | (Placeholder Data) 10 |
| Double Faults | (Placeholder Data) 2 | (Placeholder Data) 1 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | (Placeholder Data) 60% | (Placeholder Data) 65% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 65% | (Placeholder Data) 75% |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 45% | (Placeholder Data) 50% |
| Break Points Saved | (Placeholder Data) 60% | (Placeholder Data) 50% |
| 1st Return Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 25% | (Placeholder Data) 35% |
| 2nd Return Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 50% | (Placeholder Data) 55% |
| Break Points Converted | (Placeholder Data) 2/5 (40%) | (Placeholder Data) 3/7 (43%) |
| Service Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 55% | (Placeholder Data) 65% |
| Return Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 45% | (Placeholder Data) 35% |
| Total Points Won | (Placeholder Data) 80 | (Placeholder Data) 90 |
| Match Points Saved | (Placeholder Data) 0/0 | (Placeholder Data) 0/0 |
| Games Won | (Placeholder Data) 9 | (Placeholder Data) 11 |
| Service Games Won | (Placeholder Data) 7/10 (70%) | (Placeholder Data) 8/10 (80%) |
| Return Games Won | (Placeholder Data) 2/10 (20%) | (Placeholder Data) 3/10 (30%) |
| Total Games Won | (Placeholder Data) 9 | (Placeholder Data) 11 |
Important Note: The data above is placeholder data. It is essential to replace these placeholder values with the actual match statistics for an accurate analysis.
Key Considerations: Based on the hypothetical score and placeholder statistics (which need to be updated!), it's likely Eubanks' serve was a significant factor. The higher percentage of service points won indicates dominance in service games. While break point conversion rates were similar, Eubanks' slightly higher rate, even by a small margin, could have been crucial in securing the victory. Given the close scores in both sets, mental toughness likely played a role for both players, especially in crucial moments. Clay courts generally favor players with strong baseline games and the ability to construct points. If Eubanks was able to effectively use his forehand and dictate rallies, that would have been a significant advantage. Furthermore, no player seemed to have a significant fixture fatigue. Based on those stats, the return game was a deciding factor for the game, the higher return points won for Eubanks meant more pressuring for the service games.