Hijikata Tennis

Australian Open doubles champion Rinky Hijikata is back in action this week, playing singles at the Burnie International in Tasmania.

More events will be played in Swan Hill (Vic) and Canberra (ACT) in coming weeks. Kimberly Birrell is the second seed. The former world No.46 meets Japan’s Makoto Ochi in the opening round. Reigning Wimbledon doubles champion Max Purcell, who qualified in singles at the Australian Open this year, is the third seed and has been pitted against fellow Aussie Alex Bolt in the first round. [Newly crowned Australian Open men’s doubles champion Rinky Hijikata](https://bit.ly/3XM510I) is the No.2 seed and faces a qualifier in the opening round. Australian Open doubles champion Rinky Hijikata is back in action this week, playing singles at the Burnie International in Tasmania.