Rika Hiraki
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 Hiraki in 1999 | |
| Country (sports) |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Residence | Matsudo, Japan |
| Born | 6 December 1971 |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed both sides) |
| Prize money | $852,103 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 208–252 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 72 (27 January 1997) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1996, 1997, 1998) |
| French Open | 1R (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1992) |
| US Open | 2R (1997) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 274–251 |
| Career titles | 6 WTA |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (27 October 1997) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2000) |
| French Open | 2R (1996, 1997) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1996, 1999, 2000, 2001) |
| US Open | 3R (1993, 1996) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 11–13 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1998) |
| French Open | W (1997) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1997) |
| US Open | 1R (1997, 1998) |
Rika Hiraki (Japanese: 平木 理化, born 6 December 1971) is a former professional Japanese tennis player.
She won the mixed-doubles title at the 1997 French Open (with Mahesh Bhupathi).
Started playing at age 6. Baseliner, who considered groundstrokes her strength. Father, Koichi, works for Japan Airlines; mother, Noriko, is a homemaker; older brother, Yasuchika, graduated from the University of Tokyo and is now a pilot with Japan Airlines. Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University, majoring in International Politics. Works as a Systems Manager for telephone company NTT, completing all her work from the road via computer modem while at tournaments. Hobbies include reading and working with computers. Likes to visit London. Favorite movie is Beaches; favorite color is red. Enjoys swimming and listening to music.
Grand Slam finals
Mixed doubles: (1 title)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1997 | French Open | Clay |  Mahesh Bhupathi |  Patrick Galbraith Lisa Raymond | 6–4, 6–1 |
