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Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:26 am

Rinky Hijikata celebrates his win over Jiri Lehecka at The Queen's Club.

In short:

Rinky Hijikata beat Czech player Jiri Lehecka at the Queen's Club Championships.

Hijikata won 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 to move to the quarterfinals.

What's next?

Hijikata will play the winner of Hamad Medjedovic and Ugo Humbert's match.

Rinky Hijikata had a great win, beating second seed Jiri Lehecka at the Queen's Club.

Hijikata came back from a set down to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 against Lehecka.

Hijikata said, 'I love playing on grass, it feels like home.' He is happy to win.

Hijikata has beaten top players before, like Alexander Bublik at Indian Wells.

Hijikata's win means Australia has two players in the quarterfinals, including Alex de Minaur.

Top seed de Minaur was expected to win, but Hijikata's win was a surprise.

Hijikata, ranked 104, had to qualify and then beat Alejandro Tabilo in the first round.

Lehecka won the first set, but Hijikata played well to come back and win.

Hijikata's defense and shot-making helped him beat Lehecka.

Hijikata said the match was tough, and he was getting tired at the end.

Hijikata said Lehecka did not make it easy for him to win.

Hijikata will play the winner of Medjedovic and Humbert's match in the quarterfinals.

Medjedovic and Humbert's match was stopped due to bad light and will continue Friday.

De Minaur will play American Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals.

Tommy Paul beat Botic van de Zandschulp and will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina next.

Corentin Moutet lost and got angry, hitting his racquet on the ground.

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Friday, 19 June 2026, 7:26 am

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