Australian Open: Hijikata and Sweeny Exit in Second Round
Rinky Hijikata and Dane Sweeny were defeated in the Australian Open second round, reducing the local contingent. Hijikata lost to Valentin Vacherot, while Sweeny fell to Ben Shelton.
Rinky Hijikata and Dane Sweeny were defeated in the Australian Open second round, reducing the local contingent. Hijikata lost to Valentin Vacherot, while Sweeny fell to Ben Shelton.
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