Rinky Hijikata of Australia in action during Day 1 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament last match against Zhang Zhizhen of China at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Melbourne’s summer of tennis has kicked off, with the Care A2+ Kooyong Classic serving up an ace opening day of play at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Last match of the day, had Australian youngster Rinky Hijikata to claim a victory against no. 97 Zhang Zhizhen in straight sets. With the crowd on his side, the Aussie cruised to secure the opening game 6-1 before Zhizhen responded, forcing a second set tiebreak where he ultimately went

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Rinky Hijikata of Australia in action during Day 1 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament last match against Zhang Zhizhen of China at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Melbourne’s summer of tennis has kicked off, with the Care A2+ Kooyong Classic serving up an ace opening day of play at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Last match of the day, had Australian youngster Rinky Hijikata to claim a victory against no. 97 Zhang Zhizhen in straight sets. With the crowd on his side, the Aussie cruised to secure the opening game 6-1 before Zhizhen responded, forcing a second set tiebreak where he ultimately went down 6-1, 7-6.

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