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Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Summary by ABC Australia
Rinky Hijikata's three-set loss to big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard means there are no Australians left in the Brisbane International singles.

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard still shines in Brisbane! Last year, the French player had reached the last square by eliminating Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe. This year, he is back in the quarter-finals. And as in 2025, he was again a tie-breaker. Winner of Tommy Paul's third set for his debut on Tuesday, he put this back on Thursday against Rinky Hijikata, imposing 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in 2h15. The French giant, 67th world-wide and 29-ace author, was b…

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard qualified in forceps for the quarter finals of Brisbane's ATP 250, beating Rinky Hijikata (4-6, 7-6 [5], 7-6 [4]) this Thursday, while Quentin Halys suffered Brandon Nakashima's law (6-2, 6-4).

·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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