Rinky Hijikata and Olivia Gadecki just one win away from finals in men’s and women’s doubles

Only two Australians survived into the second week of singles action at Wimbledon, but there are two title chases alive in the doubles.

Olivia Gadecki and Desirae Krawczyk have reached the final four. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

All is not lost for Australia on the grass courts of Wimbledon, with Rinky Hijikata and Olivia Gadecki just one win away from finals in the men’s and women’s doubles.

The day after Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur ensured a singles wipe-out before the quarter-finals, Hijikata and Gadecki created a 20-year first.

Not since 2005 has Australia had a representatives so deep in both doubles events, and while their partners aren’t compatriots, the duo continue to fly the flag at the All-England club.

Hijikata admitted that he and his Dutch partner, David Pel, who entered the draw as alternates, had not spoken much before teaming up and taking down Brazilian duo Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo 7-6(7-5) 6-4 to make the semis.

“It’s been a hell of a week so far and it’s been a lot of fun playing with David,” Hijikata told Stan Sport.

See you in the semis 👋

They started the draw as alternates, now Rinky Hijikata and David Pel are in the final four at #Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/TGiGdLgVB6

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Next stop: SEMIS 🙌

Olivia Gadecki and American Desirae Krawczyk make light work of No.16 seeds Caroline Dolehide and Sofia Kenin, sealing a 6-2 6-3 victory to reach the #Wimbledon final four.#GoAussiespic.twitter.com/qgzxDEjt2O

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“(We’re) just happy to be able to go out there again on Thursday and then we’ll give it a crack and see how it goes.

“I feel like we’re just trying to enjoy every moment as much as we can, just back ourselves to play some big tennis. I mean, it’s worked so far, and hopefully we can keep going.”

Hijikata is no stranger to going deep in the doubles at a grand slam, having won the 2023 Australian Open title with fellow Aussie Jason Kubler.

Gadecki and her American partner Desirae Krawczyk look in ominous form after ousting No.16 seeds Caroline Dolehide and Sofia Kenin 6-2 6-3 to reach the final four.

It’s the first time Gadecki, who won the 2025 Australian Open mixed doubles, has reached the semi-finals of a women’s doubles grand slam.

Their progression came as Cruz Hewitt, son of Australian legend Lleyton, crashed out in the boys’ juniors with a second-round loss.

Both Emerson Jones and Tahlia Kokkinis have made it through to the third round of the girls’ singles.

Originally published as Rinky Hijikata and Olivia Gadecki just one win away from finals in men’s and women’s doubles