World no. 90 faced Rinky Hijikata in the quarter-final and notched a rock-solid 6-1, 6-3 victory in 63 minutes, moving into his 32nd ATP semi-final, the first since Marrakech over two years ago!
Rinky Hijikata has not been at his best form in 2024, as his 14-19 record would suggest. However, the Australian now finds himself at his career-best ranking of 62. He found some form just before ...
He faces Rinky Hijikata next, who he coincidentally beat here last year. This is the only time they have ever played each other. I expect a similar outcome this time, too.
Watch highlights as John Peers and Rinky Hijikata beat Andy and Jamie Murray in straight sets in the men's doubles at Wimbledon.
Ajla Tomljanovic was one of four Australians to advance to the second round of the US Open on day one, joining Alexei Popyrin, Rinky Hijikata and Maya Joint. Popyrin recorded a straight sets ...
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Ascending Australian star Alexei Popyrin believes maximising his chances will be the key to toppling tennis legend Novak Djokovic in ...
Brandon Nakashima edges Rinky Hijikata 1-0 in their head-to-head, having won their only encounter 6-1, 6-4 in Houston earlier this year. Brandon Nakashima started slowly in his opener but ...