Rinky Hijikata’s audacious run at the New York grand slam continued with a third-round victory over Zhizhen Zhang, earning the young Aussie a career-best pay day of nearly $440,000.
Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has continued his audacious run through the US Open draw to charge into the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
“But to have it happen this soon when I feel like I am still pretty new playing at the grand slams, it’s pretty cool.” Hijiikata had announced his arrival to New York fans last year when he seized the opening set from Rafael Nadal in an electrifying first-round encounter under lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Sydney-born son of Japanese immigrant parents has more than vindicated TA’s faith in him with an inspired run. Meanwhile, 23-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic was forced to win into the round of 16 the hard way - coming from two sets to love down to overcome countryman and 32nd seed Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.Clearly weary from sapping five-set wins in his opening two matches, including an monumental upset victory over seventh seed and 2022 Open runner-up Casper Ruud, Zheng had to fight off eight break points in the first two sets.
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