Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Sydney, Australia |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rinky Hijikata |
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| Japanese Name | 土方 凛輝 (Hijikata Rinky) |
| Known For | 2023 Australian Open Doubles Champion with Jason Kubler |
| Turned Pro | 2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5'10") |
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| Weight | 159 lbs (72 kg) |
| Play Hand | Right |
| Singles Career High Rank | 62 (August 26, 2024) |
| Doubles Career High Rank | 23 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of North Carolina |
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| Degree | Men's Tennis (College) |
| Honors | All-American (2020-21) |
Personal Life
| Parents | Junko and Makoto Hijikata (Japanese immigrants) |
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| Family Background | Athletic family; father is a tennis coach |
Relationships & More
| Current Coach | Mark Draper |
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| Former Mentors | Ben Pyne, Jarrad Bunt, David Moore |
Family
| Father | Makoto Hijikata (Tennis Coach) |
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| Mother | Junko Hijikata |
Career
| Grand Slam Titles |
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| Grand Slam Finals |
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| ATP Titles |
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| Other Titles |
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| Best Grand Slam Singles Run | 4th Round at 2023 US Open (as wildcard) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/r1nky_23/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 62 in August 2024. | |
| 2. Played college tennis at the University of North Carolina and earned All-American honors. | |
| 3. His father, Makoto, is a tennis coach who helped shape his early game. | |
| 4. He is coached by Mark Draper, with contributions from Ben Pyne, Jarrad Bunt, and David Moore during his development. |