Rinky Hijikata
🇦🇺 Australia | Age 25 | 1.78 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2021 | Coach: Mark Draper
ATP rank
#82
Current setup
Yonex EZONE 98, Poly Tour Spin, 20.9 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Shoes
Yonex
Clothing
Yonex
Sponsor
String tension
20.9 kg / 46.1 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Hijikata Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Poly Tour Spin at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
0
Career W-L
45–66
Win rate
40.5%
Career high
#62
Prize money
$4.3M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '19
Roland Garros
Q1 '23
Wimbledon
Q3 '22
US Open
R1 '22 '25
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R2 | R1 | R1 | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 |
| 2024 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2023 | R2 | Q1 | Q2 | R4 |
| 2022 | Q2 | – | Q3 | R1 |
| 2021 | Q2 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | Q2 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | Q1 | – | – | – |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes YonexClothing Yonex❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Rinky Hijikata plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Rinky Hijikata uses Yonex Poly Tour Spin — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Rinky Hijikata strings at 20.9 kg (46.1 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Rinky Hijikata wears Yonex on the ATP Tour.
Rinky Hijikata's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The EZONE 98 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Yonex Poly Tour Spin or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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