Rinky Hijikata into Paris Masters quarterfinals after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Australian tennis player Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry. This follows his upset victory over Novak Djokovic, marking a significant career milestone as he enters the world's top 60.
Why it matters
Hijikata's performance represents a major breakthrough for the young Australian player on the international tennis circuit.
Rinky Hijikata's stunning run in Paris has continued, as the 25-year-old from Sydney advances to the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters. ( Getty Images: Shi Tang )
Rinky Hijikata is in the quarterfinals of an ATP Masters event for the first time after a three-set win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Paris.
Hijikata stunned Novak Djokovic in the previous round and is set to enter the world's top 60 for the first time in his career.
Hijikata will face Frenchman Luca Van Assche in the quarterfinals.
Link copied Share Share article Rinky Hijikata has backed up his statement win over Novak Djokovic with another impressive victory in Paris, downing Alex de Minaur's conqueror, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, to reach his first ATP Masters quarterfinal.
The 25-year-old Australian came from behind to beat the Argentine world number 31 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.
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