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Darren Walton and Anna Harrington

Humble Hijikata hoping to improve, making no bold calls

Rinky Hijikata wants to earn entry into major tennis tournaments, rather than be given a wildcard. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rinky Hijikata knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as the emerging star stays firmly grounded after a breakout year on the ATP Tour.

Hijikata hit a career-high No.70 in October, but insists his foray to the US Open fourth round counts for little going forward.

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