Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Sydney, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Rinky Hijikata
30/11/2025
Rinky Hijikata won the men's singles title at the 2025 City of Playford Tennis International in Australia, defeating Dane Sweeny 6–0, 6–7(8–10), 6–4 in the final. The win was his third title at the event after earlier victories in 2022 and 2024. The tournament was an ATP Challenger event held in late November 2025.
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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) | ||||||
| Recent Singles Ranking | 85 (August 2026 listing) | ||||||
| 2026 Season Prize Money | $1,122,193 (as of late October 2026) |
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. | |
| 5. Won the City of Playford Tennis International singles title in 2022, 2024 and 2025. |
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