Five Australian qualifiers boost numbers at ATP tournaments in China, where Rinky Hijikata is competing at a career-high ranking.
20 September 2023 | Vivienne Christie
Zhuhai , China
Australians are strongly represented at the ATP 250 tournament in Zhuhai, China, with Alex Bolt, Luke Saville, Dane Sweeny and Marc Polmans all completing successful qualifying campaigns.
It ensures that five Australian men will compete in the 28-player main draw, with Rinky Hijikata gaining automatic entry by virtue of his career-high world No.72 ranking.
Hijikata aims to build on a career-best season against Frenchman Alexandre Muller in the opening round, while Sweeny and Polmans face off in an all-Australian encounter.
Aussies in action – Zhuhai
RESULTS
Men’s singles, final-round qualifying
Alex Bolt (AUS) d [8] Antoine Bellier (SUI) 6-4 7-6(0)
[7] Luke…
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