Aussie's heroic Paris Masters run ends at the hands of rising French star

ABC Australia News - Nov 6, 2026

After downing Novak Djokovic earlier in the week, Australia's Rinky Hijikata's heroic Paris Masters run finally comes to an end.

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Axed ESPN star Ryan Clark claims network timed Sophie Cunningham transgender controversy with his firing

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Aussie's heroic Paris Masters run ends at the hands of rising French star

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Martin O'Neill relaxed over Kasper Hogh scoring drought as Celtic boss hails Dane's display against Besiktas

Sione Tuipulotu 'chasing greatness' as Scotland skipper lays down the gauntlet ahead of All Blacks clash

Aussie's heroic Paris Masters run ends at the hands of rising French star

Bayern Munich's £400,000-a-week 'risk' on Harry Kane: Dietmar Hamann reveals doubts about Ballon d'Or winner - and claims no English team would have matched mega contract offer

He had the world at his feet when he signed for Real Madrid at 13, mixing with Zidane and Ronaldo. Now Jack Harper plays in Italy's Serie D... but he's not giving up on his Scotland dream

El Cerrito High cancels football season amid hazing and sexual assault allegations involving 22 players

'We were ALL in on it': Aussie cricket star Usman Khawaja admits EVERY player knew about sandpaper cheating plan as he blows apart claim from senior stars in stunning new revelation

Heartbroken family of tragic NYC marathon runner Rachel Apa sets eyewatering fundraising target after launching foundation in her name

Is Jobe Bellingham England's next big thing who shares his older brother's 'X-Factor' - or a 'problem child' whose dad blows up at his bosses? Inside the rise of the 21-year-old after first call-up

Axed ESPN star Ryan Clark claims network timed Sophie Cunningham transgender controversy with his firing

Rangers hitman Ryan Naderi is finding his groove at the ideal time... and he could hold the key in Ibrox trophy hunt

Portugal boss Jorge Jesus claims Cristiano Ronaldo did NOT tell him he was retiring from international duty after fallout with superstar: 'I found out the same time as you'

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