Former UNC tennis player Rinky Hijikata competes with Rafael Nadal at US Open

Posted Aug 31, 2022
A new diamond in the rough for Aussie tennis has been uncovered, with Rinky Hijikata giving Rafael Nadal an almighty scare before eventually going down to the tennis legend at the US Open on Wednesday. The 21-year-old went to the prestigious King's School in Sydney before moving to the United States and starring for the University of North Carolina. (London Daily Mail)

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