Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club last-eight
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there'll be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
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Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen’s Club quarters
Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.
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