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'No ceiling': Hijikata aims high after taming Djokovic

In-form Australian tennis star Rinky Hijikata has identified the secret to cracking the world's top 50, or better, after bringing down Novak Djokovic in Paris.

AAP · 9h ago

Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero

Australian battler Rinky Hijikata has finally run out of inspiration at the Paris Masters as one of the best weeks of his career was ended by a local hero.

AAP · Nov 6

High-flying Hijikata roars into Paris quarter-finals

Australia's Rinky Hijikata has broken into the world's top 60 and reached his first Masters quarter-final with another impressive victory in Paris.

AAP · Nov 5

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'Playing out of his mind': Djokovic salutes Hijikata

Aussie qualifier Rinky Hijikata is a win away from achieving a career-high ranking inside the world's top 60 after conquering the great Novak Djokovic in Paris.

AAP · Nov 4

Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals hopes brought to stunning end in huge Paris shock

Rinky Hijikata claimed his first-ever win against Djokovic, coming from a set down to win 2-6 6-3 6-3 in Paris

The Independent UK · Nov 4

'Old guy' wins at Paris Masters to set up Aussie duel

A hard-fought victory for Novak Djokovic in the Paris Masters has kept up the great man's belated hunt to make the ATP Finals in Turin.

AAP · Nov 3

Djokovic in Aussie's sights after boilover in Paris

Australia's Rinky Hijikata has upset top-21 player Luciano Darderi for the third time this year to set up a potential tie with Novak Djokovic in Paris.

AAP · Nov 2

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'Screwed-over' Aussie, Demon seal Davis Cup triumph

Alex de Minaur has sealed Australia's Davis Cup group-stage triumph after Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata won their doubles against plucky Poland in Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 20

Purcell's positive spin on ban ahead of crunch Cup tie

Max Purcell's Davis Cup return, following an 18-month doping ban, has boosted Australian spirits ahead of a crucial tie in Brisbane against Poland.

AAP · Sep 18

Hewitt's war cry as Demon leads Davis Cup charge

Australia, led by Alex de Minaur, face a must-win Davis Cup clash in Brisbane against Poland as they attempt to qualify for next year's finals.

AAP · Sep 18

'I haven't plateaued': Demon ready for Davis Cup

Alex de Minaur, still licking his wounds after an early US Open exit, is relishing a Davis Cup return to Brisbane where Australia host Poland.

AAP · Sep 16

'Cherish it': Duckworth eyes another Davis Cup crack

Late-blooming Australian No.2 James Duckworth hopes he has done enough to earn another Davis Cup call-up for this month's clash with Poland.

AAP · Sep 3

'Crazy': squirrel Birrell savours massive Open pay day

Kim Birrell, James Duckworth, Maya Joint and Alexie Popyrin have joined fellow Australian Taylah Preston in the US Open second round at Flushing Meadows.

AAP · Aug 31

'Back on the job': de Minaur eyes deep US Open run

Newlywed Australian sixth seed Alex de Minaur is taking an unusually relaxed approach into his 10th US Open appearance at Flushing Meadows.

AAP · Aug 28

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AAP · Aug 27

Demon draws qualifier in US Open as wonder boy awaits

Australia's perennial hope Alex de Minaur has been given a kind-looking US Open draw, but could face Spanish teen ace Rafael Jodar in the last-16 in New York.

AAP · Aug 27

Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals

It was a mixed for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.

AAP · Aug 26

Top seed out, California dream alive for Aussie veteran

With the US Open around the corner, Aussies James Duckworth and Rinky Hijikata have booked their tickets to the last 16 of the ATP Tour event in Winston-Salem.

AAP · Aug 24

Hewitt completes great day for Aussies at Winston-Salem

Teenager Cruz Hewitt has joined fellow Australians James Duckworth, Adam Walton and Rinky Hijikata in the last 32 of the Winston-Salem Open.

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AAP · Aug 16

Aussie men keep moving forward at Cincinnati Open

Two more Australians, including Alex de Minaur, are through to round three of the Cincinnati Masters, but there was a blow to Novak Djokovic's US Open preps.

AAP · Jul 7

Doubles trio hoping to salvage Aussie Wimbledon pride

As has often been the case in recent years Australia's doubles experts are poised to rescue national tennis pride with one duo already into a Wimbledon final.

AAP · Jun 30

De Minaur casts off nerves to advance at Wimbledon

Alex de Minaur has overcome first-round nerves to advance at Wimbledon with James Duckworth and Kim Birrell also progressing.

AAP · Jun 28

'This could be it': why Serena knew she must play Wimby

Returning legend Serena Williams has revealed her doubts about her Wimbledon return -- but she's been doing her homework on her Aussie opponent.

AAP · Jun 18

TEN:Aussie pulls off big shock at Queen's Club Championship

An Australian player ranked outside the top 100 has enjoyed one of his best wins to join Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals at the Queen's Club Championships.

AAP · Jun 18

Aussie pulls off big shock at Queen's Club Championship

An Australian player ranked outside the top 100 has enjoyed one of his best wins to join Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals at the Queen's Club Championships.

AAP · Jun 9

'Thrilled to be back': Kyrgios wins on latest return

Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to the court, defeating world No.36 Corentin Moutet in Stuttgart to claim only his second victory since 2022.

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