Last updated: August 2026
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Born | February 23, 2001 |
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
| Nationality | 🇦🇺 Australian |
Rinky Hijikata is an Australian professional tennis player with an estimated net worth of $2 million. A Grand Slam doubles champion, he has built his career on both the singles and doubles tours since turning professional in 2021.
Early Life & Family
Rinky Hijikata was born on February 23, 2001, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to Japanese immigrant parents. His father is a tennis coach, and Hijikata grew up idolising Lleyton Hewitt and later Kei Nishikori as he came through Australia’s junior ranks.
Rise to Fame
Hijikata won multiple ITF Junior Circuit titles and took silver in boys’ doubles at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, earning the Newcombe Medal for Male Junior Athlete of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. He then played college tennis for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 2019 to 2021 before turning professional.
Career History
Hijikata made his ATP debut in January 2022 at the Melbourne Summer Set and won a doubles Grand Slam title at the 2023 Australian Open alongside fellow Australian Jason Kubler. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 62 in August 2024 and a best doubles ranking of No. 23, reached the 2025 Wimbledon doubles final with David Pel, and recorded a notable 2026 singles win over top-10 player Alexander Bublik.
How They Built Their Wealth
Hijikata’s income comes from ATP prize money across both singles and doubles competition, along with endorsement and sponsorship deals from brands including Nike, Wilson, and Rolex.
Personal Life
Hijikata’s father is a tennis coach who has been closely involved in his development. He has generally kept his life away from tennis private.
Rinky Hijikata’s net worth is estimated at $2 million, built through his combined singles and doubles career, headlined by his 2023 Australian Open doubles title.