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Rinky Hijikata
Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · Turned pro 2021 · 178cm
Rinky Hijikata is a professional tennis player from Australia, 25 years old, ranked No. 82 on the ATP singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 62 (August 26, 2024). Hijikata has won 11 career singles titles from 16 finals (4 at Challenger level, 7 at ITF level). Most recent title: Playford Challenger (2025), beating Sweeny 6-0, 6-7(8), 6-4 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 32-26 (1-4 at Grand Slam level, 25-17 at Tour level, 6-4 at Challenger level, 0-1 at Team events level). Last match: lost to Auger Aliassime 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the R1 at U.S. Open - New York, August 31, 2026. Best surface by career win rate: grass (11–13).
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