Historic Wimbledon Semifinal for Hijikata and Gadecki

Hijikata and Gadecki make history at Wimbledon 2025, while junior stars Kokkinis and Jones aim for glory.

Rinky Hijikata and Olivia Gadecki have etched their names into the annals of Australian tennis history by reaching the semifinals of the men’s and women’s doubles at Wimbledon 2025. This remarkable achievement marks the first time since 2005 that Australians have advanced this far in both draws, igniting a wave of excitement across the nation.

In a thrilling match, Hijikata, alongside his partner David Pel, showcased their resilience and skill, overcoming the formidable duo of Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo with a scoreline of 7-6(5), 6-4. Their victory not only highlights their talent but also serves as a beacon of hope for Australian tennis on the world stage. For more on this historic moment, check out the Wimbledon updates.

Meanwhile, in the junior competition, Tahlia Kokkinis and Emerson Jones are on the cusp of quarterfinal berths in the girls’ singles. Kokkinis has been a standout performer, not dropping a set thus far, and is set to face US Open 2024 junior semifinalist Mingge Xu in her next match. The future looks bright for these young talents. In contrast, Australian players Destanee Aiava and Talia Gibson faced disappointment, falling to Carmen Corley and Ivana Corley in doubles action at the Hall of Fame Open.

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