Rinky Hijikata Reaches Australian Open Doubles Semifinals

Posted Jan 26, 2023
Former UNC men's tennis star Rinky Hijikata continues to make a big splash as a rising professional star, this time in doubles at the Australian Open. Hijikata played in Chapel Hill for head coach Sam Paul in 2020 and 2021 and is a native of Australia. He teamed with countryman Jason Kubler as a wildcard entry, and the duo has won four straight matches. (GoHeels.com)

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