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Aussie Hijikata delivers in Dallas indoor opener

Rinky Hijikata has enjoyed a straight-sets win to begin his hardcourt campaign in Dallas. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rinky Hijikata has booked his spot in the last 16 of the Dallas Open with an impressive straight-sets win over French veteran Adrian Mannarino.

The current world No.73 recorded a 7-5 6-3 triumph in just 87 minutes and set up a clash with either Kei Nishikori of Japan or sixth-seeded Czech Tomas Machac.

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