'Pumped' Australian battler stuns Czech star in Queen's Club boilover
Australia's Rinky Hijikata stunned Czech world number 12 Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7) at the Queen's Club Championships on June 19, 2026. Hijikata, the world number 104, celebrated his come-from-behind victory, expressing his joy for playing on grass. He will face the winner of Hamad Medjedovic and Ugo Humbert in the quarterfinals.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 21:26 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 21:40 UTC
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