TennisEdge's AI bot is backing R. Hijikata +1.5 (game handicap) at 2.18 in L. van Assche vs R. Hijikata (Paris on 2026-11-06). Result: LOST.
Independent estimates of who wins, each from a different method. The blend is what the bot prices against the market.
| Method | L. van Assche | R. Hijikata |
|---|---|---|
| Elo ratings-based, surface-weighted |
51.9% | 48.1% |
| Machine learning 29-feature gradient-boosted model |
50.5% | 49.5% |
| Serve / return point-by-point simulation |
51.5% | 48.5% |
| Blend what the bot actually prices off |
51.3% | 48.7% |
| Market implied de-vigged from the opening odds |
60.3% | 39.7% |
We publish how well these score against the closing market, including where they lose: how accurate are tennis predictions?
| Player | Surface | Elo | Record | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. van Assche | hard | 1820 | 112–92 | 204 |
| R. Hijikata | hard | 1766 | 195–125 | 320 |
Our own ratings, computed from match results since 2018. Players with fewer than 5 rated matches are omitted rather than shown at a provisional starting value. Last updated Nov. 7, 2026.
L. van Assche leads 1–0 over 1 meeting. Full record.
| Date | Event | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2026 | Paris | hard | L. van Assche | 2 - 1 |
| L | B. Shelton | 1 - 2 | Nov. 7, 2026 |
| W | R. Hijikata | 2 - 1 | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| W | L. Musetti | 1 - 2 | Nov. 5, 2026 |
| W | L. Tien | 2 - 0 | Nov. 4, 2026 |
| W | M. Navone | 2 - 0 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| L | L. van Assche | 2 - 1 | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| W | T. M. Etcheverry | 2 - 1 | Nov. 5, 2026 |
| W | N. Djokovic | 1 - 2 | Nov. 4, 2026 |
| W | L. Darderi | 0 - 2 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| W | V. Kopriva | 2 - 0 | Nov. 1, 2026 |
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