https://www.scmp.com/rss/328982/feed The Hong Kong Tennis Association (HKTA) was founded in 1909. It was initially called the Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association before the name was changed to Hong Kong Tennis Association in 1984. Its stated objective is to promote tennis, to nurture talented players and to raise the standard of the game in Hong Kong. The HKTA is a non-profit organisation and is recognised by the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The Association is guided by a Council whose... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Ice-cool Otto Virtanen clinically terminated Hong Kong’s quest to return to Davis Cup World Group I, as the city team endured a chastening Sunday afternoon against Finland at a sold-out Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Summoned late to play doubles, Virtanen combined with Patrik Niklas-Salminen for a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Nicholas Cheng Siu-chi. He then swept aside a below-par Wong 7-5, 6-2 to seal a 3-1 win and Finland’s place in World Group I. Hong Kong will have a World... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342821/davis-cup-hong-kong-trouble-against-finland-victoria-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342821/davis-cup-hong-kong-trouble-against-finland-victoria-park?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:25:20 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The first day of Hong Kong’s Davis Cup tie with Finland on Saturday taught nobody anything they did not already know, but one win for each team set up a cliffhanger of a second day when the hosts will be wholly reliant on leading player Coleman Wong Chak-lam. Wong efficiently brushed aside outmatched world No 476 Eero Vasa in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, the day’s second rubber lasting only 58 minutes and leaving the 21-year-old “feeling great and ready for tomorrow”, when he will play two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342779/coleman-wong-ready-tomorrow-hong-kong-finland-split-first-day-davis-cup-tie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342779/coleman-wong-ready-tomorrow-hong-kong-finland-split-first-day-davis-cup-tie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:55:01 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Shock Hong Kong Davis Cup pick Nicholas Cheng Siu-chi will go into the biggest match of his young life on Saturday with a glowing endorsement from star teammate Coleman Wong Chak-lam ringing in his ears. It had been expected that Kai Thompson, the quarter-finalist in last month’s Australian Open Junior Championships, would play singles in this weekend’s Victoria Park Tennis Stadium World Group I play-off clash with Finland. But city team captain Yu Hiu-tung sprang a surprise at Friday’s draw... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342691/hong-kongs-coleman-wong-backs-davis-cup-surprise-pick-do-some-damage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342691/hong-kongs-coleman-wong-backs-davis-cup-surprise-pick-do-some-damage?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:26 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara As the captains for the Davis Cup clash between Hong Kong and Finland this weekend kept their tactical cards tight to their chests, the spectre of two men who will not be involved in the two-day tie hung over Victoria Park. Steven Host, who last month quit as the city’s tennis figurehead citing a “disconnect” with his bosses, was not only formerly national coach for the Finnish Tennis Federation, he also spent three years as vice-director of Finland captain Jarkko Nieminen’s academy. The South... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342551/hong-kong-finland-captains-hold-court-davis-cup-tie-amid-spectre-absent-friends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3342551/hong-kong-finland-captains-hold-court-davis-cup-tie-amid-spectre-absent-friends?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:00:11 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Teenager Kai Thompson said he did not feel he had missed out after his first Australian Open Junior Championships came to an abrupt end on Friday, when he lost a one-set lead and crashed out in the quarter-finals. Having advanced to the last eight without dropping a set, following wins over opponents from Greece, Australia and Romania, the Hongkonger faced Kazakhstan’s Zangar Nurlanuly for a place in the semi-finals. But despite taking an early lead, Thompson eventually lost 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 in two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341763/hongkonger-kai-thompsons-australian-open-adventure-ends-junior-quarter-finals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341763/hongkonger-kai-thompsons-australian-open-adventure-ends-junior-quarter-finals?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:47:25 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong’s tennis figurehead has resigned from his position after just eight months in the role. Previously Finland’s national coach, Steven Host reported to the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) as the director of player development, and the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) as a head coach. Sources told the Post that Host “failed to execute the association’s directions”. Hong Kong tennis chief, Michael Cheng Ming-git, acknowledged Host’s work and said there was “more structure and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341268/hong-kong-tennis-head-quits-after-8-months-he-failed-execute-associations-direction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341268/hong-kong-tennis-head-quits-after-8-months-he-failed-execute-associations-direction?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:30:11 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong Chak-lam will be joined at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open next month by his fellow National Games medallists Wu Yibing and Jerry Shang Juncheng, the organisers have announced. Wong, Hong Kong’s leading player, could also face Andrey Rublev, who ended his historic run at this year’s US Open, after the Russian was among a host of the world’s top 20 players confirmed to have signed up. Set to play at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium from January 4 to 11 are world No 8 Lorenzo... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3335689/hong-kong-tennis-open-chinas-wu-and-shang-join-rublev-coleman-wong-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3335689/hong-kong-tennis-open-chinas-wu-and-shang-join-rublev-coleman-wong-line?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:10:17 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong Chak-lam will get the semi-final he wanted at the National Games on Wednesday, with a rematch against ATP Tour rival Wu Yibing. The Hong Kong star battled his way past Cui Jie in the last eight in Zhuhai on Tuesday, winning an initially tough encounter 7-5, 6-0 to guarantee himself at least a bronze medal. And in a courtside interview after the match, he said he wanted to face “Wu Yibing again if possible”. Wu, meanwhile, eased through his first set against Sun Fajing, was pushed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3333192/coleman-wong-marches-hong-kong-tennis-star-semi-finals-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3333192/coleman-wong-marches-hong-kong-tennis-star-semi-finals-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:47:31 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong Chak-lam said he needed to take his time getting used to playing at the National Games after advancing to the second round of the men’s singles. The No 2 seed took little more than an hour to dispatch Duan Hao of Shanxi on Friday, sealing a 6-1, 6-3 win at the Hengqin International Tennis Centre in 64 minutes. Speaking after his maiden win at the Games, Wong said he thought he had played well but would need more time to adjust to playing outdoors. “I did well with my... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332795/hong-kongs-wong-enjoying-return-tennis-team-environment-eases-second-round?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3332795/hong-kongs-wong-enjoying-return-tennis-team-environment-eases-second-round?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:30:10 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li When most people think of the National Games, it is elite athletes such as tennis star Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Olympic fencing champion Cheung Ka-long who come to mind. But the multi-sport occasion also features 23 mass participation events that allow talented amateurs to represent their provinces and cities. Tennis is one of those sports offering the opportunity, and the honour of representing Hong Kong in the men’s team competition has fallen to David Wong Ka-chuen, Johnny Wong Koon-wah and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3331937/national-games-hong-kong-trio-proving-amateur-stars-can-also-shine-among-chinas-elite?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3331937/national-games-hong-kong-trio-proving-amateur-stars-can-also-shine-among-chinas-elite?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:00:20 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Victoria Mboko won the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday, beating Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in a thrilling final that needed three sets and almost three hours to decide the winner. Despite losing a 20-point tiebreak in a tight second set, the Canadian claimed the second title of her season at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, downing Bucsa in a match where both players pushed each other to the absolute limit on centre court. The title could have gone to either player, as they shared 25 break... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3331216/hong-kong-tennis-open-china-pair-jiang-xinyu-wang-yafan-take-doubles-crown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3331216/hong-kong-tennis-open-china-pair-jiang-xinyu-wang-yafan-take-doubles-crown?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:14:38 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Canada’s Victoria Mboko broke hundreds of Filipino fans’ hearts at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Thursday, as she battled back from a set down to knock out Alexandra Eala and progress to the quarter-finals. The world No 21’s victory came despite most of the crowd inside Victoria Park Tennis Stadium roaring on the young Philippine player in an epic second-round match that lasted two hours and 27 minutes. The tie started at full throttle, with Eala winning three games in a row in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3330906/hong-kong-tennis-open-last-chinese-players-shown-door-top-seed-bencic-progresses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3330906/hong-kong-tennis-open-last-chinese-players-shown-door-top-seed-bencic-progresses?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:29:44 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Leylah Fernandez delivered the performance of the tournament at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Wednesday, shutting down Ukrainian-born German Eva Lys 6-4, 6-1. The match-up was the first time two top-50 players had graced Victoria Park Tennis Stadium’s centre court at the same time at this year’s Open, but any signs it would be a close affair were quickly dispelled, as Fernandez took down Lys in one hour and eight minutes. After the match, Canadian Fernandez said she went into the match... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330812/hong-kong-open-purposeful-former-champion-leylah-fernandez-makes-short-work-eva-lys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330812/hong-kong-open-purposeful-former-champion-leylah-fernandez-makes-short-work-eva-lys?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:10:25 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer The 2023 Prudential Hong Kong Open champion Leylah Fernandez got her tournament off to a winning start on Tuesday when she beat China’s Wang Xiyu in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. Fernandez, ranked world No 22, dispatched Wang in one hour and 25 minutes on centre court at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium and said the evening’s match was a lesson in staying focused. The 23-year-old Canadian was just one of a number of the tournament’s biggest names in action on Tuesday, with No 1 seed Belinda Bencic of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330668/hong-kong-open-staying-focused-key-holder-leylah-fernandez-she-beats-wang-xiyu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330668/hong-kong-open-staying-focused-key-holder-leylah-fernandez-she-beats-wang-xiyu?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:10:52 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Stars of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open joined Judy Murray for an outreach programme on Sunday, where they spent the day giving back to the local community and coaching children with special educational needs (SEN). Murray, the mother of former world No 1 and three-time grand slam winner Andy Murray, takes the WTA Come Play programme, which aims to make tennis more accessible, to cities that feature on the tour. She was joined by Germany’s world No 50 player Eva Lys, China’s Li Na and 2023... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330357/tennis-stars-fernandez-lys-give-hong-kong-children-introduction-game-they-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3330357/tennis-stars-fernandez-lys-give-hong-kong-children-introduction-game-they-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:36:15 +0000 Aaina Bhargava Aaina Bhargava Aryna Sabalenka is living her best tennis life – travelling the world, eating well, soaking up the sun and winning big. Most recently, she took home the 2025 US Open title after a season marked by triumphs and near misses. “It’s a great feeling,” says the world No 1. “It’s just fun to be here, to travel around the world, to compete and win. All of it. I’m just really enjoying my tennis life.” Sabalenka is in Hong Kong for the Prudential NextGen Aces panel and exhibition match, speaking about... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330242/aryna-sabalenka-loving-hong-kong-steffi-graf-and-inspiring-young-players?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330242/aryna-sabalenka-loving-hong-kong-steffi-graf-and-inspiring-young-players?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:32:11 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Local tennis officials are banking on a gold medal at the National Games in November to strengthen the sport’s claim to keep its elite status at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. The tennis events will be contested at the Hengqin International Tennis Centre in Zhuhai, with medals up for grabs in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Previously, a sport needed to have been represented in three of the past four or the next two Olympics or Asian Games to qualify for elite funding from the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329577/national-games-hong-kong-tennis-chiefs-hope-golden-november-will-boost-sports-elite-status?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329577/national-games-hong-kong-tennis-chiefs-hope-golden-november-will-boost-sports-elite-status?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:00:33 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Coleman Wong Chak-lam has had a year of firsts. In 2025, he became the first Hongkonger to win an ATP Masters 1000 match and the first to reach the third round of a grand slam. And at this year’s National Games, he has a serious chance of winning a medal, as mainland China’s best players have had an up-and-down season, with many suffering from recurring injuries that have stuttered their progression and knocked their rankings right down. Jerry Shang Juncheng, once ranked a career-high world No... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329547/hong-kongs-coleman-wong-has-yet-another-chance-first-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329547/hong-kongs-coleman-wong-has-yet-another-chance-first-national-games?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:00:16 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer The Prudential Hong Kong Open has added four new players to the roster, including former winner Leylah Fernandez, after several high-profile names dropped out of the event, organisers confirmed on Saturday. The 2023 champion Fernandez will be joined by Tokyo Olympic singles champion Belinda Bencic, 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and Greek star Maria Sakkari. Earlier this week, Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka both pulled out of the competition at Victoria Park for the second year... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329518/hong-kong-open-former-winner-leylah-fernandez-among-4-new-faces-after-several-pull-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329518/hong-kong-open-former-winner-leylah-fernandez-among-4-new-faces-after-several-pull-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:58:13 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Eight-time grand slam winner Andre Agassi believes Hong Kong’s pickleball potential is “exceptional” and is keen on helping the city develop the sport. The former tennis great has become a prominent figure in the pickleball scene in recent years, making his professional debut at 55, investing heavily in the sport and even designing equipment. “I’ve been to India with intentions of helping the sport grow and expand,” Agassi said. “And certainly with the infrastructure that exists in Hong Kong,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329322/tennis-legend-agassi-praises-hong-kongs-exceptional-pickleball-potential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329322/tennis-legend-agassi-praises-hong-kongs-exceptional-pickleball-potential?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:11 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has called the packed tennis schedule “crazy” and said the sport’s governing bodies had to “do something” about it. Speaking to the Post on the sidelines of the Prudential NextGen Aces event in Hong Kong, Sabalenka is one of several high-profile players to weigh in on the issue in recent months. Last month, world No 2 Iga Swiatek said the season was too long and too intense, and hinted she may skip some mandatory tournaments in the future, while men’s world No 1 Carlos... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329176/sabalenka-joins-calls-change-says-tennis-chiefs-have-fix-crazy-wta-tour-schedule?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3329176/sabalenka-joins-calls-change-says-tennis-chiefs-have-fix-crazy-wta-tour-schedule?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:00:11 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo won the final of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Hong Kong on Wednesday, beating Jenson Brooksby 3-1 to lift the Zeus Trophy. Hong Kong star Coleman Wong Chak-lam was also in action at the eight-player tournament at Kai Tak Arena and played a thrilling classification match against Richard Gasquet, winning 4-3. After the match, Wong said he had enjoyed the quick-fire version of the sport and “clicked” with international star Nick Kyrgios, while winner Cerundolo... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329161/francisco-cerundolo-takes-maiden-uts-hong-kong-title-while-wong-bows-out-winning-note?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3329161/francisco-cerundolo-takes-maiden-uts-hong-kong-title-while-wong-bows-out-winning-note?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:16 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will go head to head in a Battle of the Sexes in Dubai in December, and not in Hong Kong as originally thought, the Post has learned. A clash between the two global stars had been rumoured to be set for Hong Kong in January, just before the Australian Open, but that has now changed, with December 28 floated as a potential date for the match. And when talking to the Post while in Hong Kong to attend the Prudential NextGen Aces event, world No 1 Sabalenka put her... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329158/sabalenka-kyrgios-will-take-battle-sexes-dubai-hong-kong-misses-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329158/sabalenka-kyrgios-will-take-battle-sexes-dubai-hong-kong-misses-out?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:16:28 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Coleman Wong Chak-lam came up short again in his US Open rematch with Andrey Rublev, losing 3-1 in their Ultimate Tennis Showdown quarter-final on Tuesday. The Hongkonger had battled back to 1-1 in the quick-fire version of the sport, but was unable to get the better of the world No 15 in front of his home crowd at Kai Tak Arena. Spotted in the stands at Kai Tak Stadium ahead of Hong Kong’s Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, “The Chosen Wong” eventually lost the points-based match 13-12,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329026/ultimate-tennis-showdown-wong-falls-short-clash-rublev-loves-every-minute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3329026/ultimate-tennis-showdown-wong-falls-short-clash-rublev-loves-every-minute?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:23:42 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan China’s Zhang Zhizhen has admitted to spending long periods playing computer games late into the night as he explained his nickname for an innovative tennis event that begins at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena on Tuesday. He has been dubbed “The Night Watchman” for the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS), a faster-paced version of regular tennis that features interactive elements and informal names, whose eight players for the Hong Kong leg will include the city’s own Coleman Wong Chak-lam. Zhang said his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3328838/game-thrones-inspires-zhang-zhizhen-ultimate-tennis-showdown-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3328838/game-thrones-inspires-zhang-zhizhen-ultimate-tennis-showdown-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:41:21 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Alex de Minaur pulled out of this week’s Ultimate Tennis Series in Hong Kong on Sunday after failing to recover from a hip injury. The Australian arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday to prepare for the tournament, having lost 6-4, 6-4 to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters the day before. And organisers said while the 26-year-old had tried everything to get fit, the pain was considered too high to sustain the high-intensity physical competition likely at Kai Tak Arena. “I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328714/uts-hong-kong-injured-alex-de-minaur-latest-big-name-star-pull-out-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328714/uts-hong-kong-injured-alex-de-minaur-latest-big-name-star-pull-out-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:45:19 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong will get an early chance at revenge against Andrey Rublev for his US Open exit, with the pair thrown together in the quarter-finals of next week’s Ultimate Tennis Series in Hong Kong. In the other matches, top seed and world No 7 Alex de Minaur will take on China’s Zhang Zhizhen, while Jerry Shang Juncheng, in as a late replacement, faces the Czech Republic’s Jakub Mensik. But there is no Nick Kyrgios in the draw, with organisers announcing on Tuesday that the Australian had pulled... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328152/coleman-wong-and-andrey-rublev-rematch-highlight-ultimate-tennis-series-draw-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328152/coleman-wong-and-andrey-rublev-rematch-highlight-ultimate-tennis-series-draw-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:50:51 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong Chak-lam’s coach has issued a warning to the star’s fans, after internet scammers created a fake social media account selling VIP packages for this month’s Ultimate Tennis Series event in Hong Kong. James Allemby posted the warning on his Instagram page after discovering people pretending to be him on the Wire app were charging up to US$10,000 for holiday experiences, including stays at five-star hotels, dinner with Wong and access to private practice sessions ahead of the two-day... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3327486/coleman-wongs-coach-issues-scam-warning-after-wire-app-fraud-targets-stars-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3327486/coleman-wongs-coach-issues-scam-warning-after-wire-app-fraud-targets-stars-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:58:54 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong’s Davis Cup team will not have to go far to get the inside track on their next opponents, Finland, with head coach Steven Host having spent three years with the Nordic nation. The two sides have been thrown together in the draw for the World Group I play-offs in February, with Hong Kong hosting a tie that could see the team return to that level for the first time in 30 years. And officials hope Host’s experience, coupled with that of adviser Federico Ricci, could give them an edge... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3326855/davis-cup-hong-kong-face-finland-play-offs-armed-insider-knowledge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3326855/davis-cup-hong-kong-face-finland-play-offs-armed-insider-knowledge?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:12 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wong Chak-lam was brought crashing back down to earth at the Chengdu Open on Thursday, when he lost 6-3, 6-2 to Japanese veteran Taro Daniel. Wong went into the competition on the back of a historic run to the third round of the US Open and last weekend led Hong Kong to a 3-1 Davis Cup upset over fifth seeds Uzbekistan. But Wong was ultimately unable to bring that form to the first round at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre, as world No 168 Daniel knocked out the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3325996/chengdu-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-brought-down-earth-loss-japanese-veteran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3325996/chengdu-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-brought-down-earth-loss-japanese-veteran?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:29:03 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball A Coleman Wong-powered Hong Kong pulled off a stunning Davis Cup upset on Sunday, downing fifth seeds Uzbekistan 3-1 at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. The city’s top player finished what he had started the day before, brushing aside Khumoyun Sultanov 6-2, 6-2 to win the tie with a match to spare. It was the 21-year-old’s second singles triumph in two days, after his straight sets victory over Sergey Fomin on Saturday got Hong Kong’s first point on the board. While Wong sealed the victory, it was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3325474/davis-cup-coleman-wong-powered-hong-kong-claim-stunning-victory-against-uzbekistan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3325474/davis-cup-coleman-wong-powered-hong-kong-claim-stunning-victory-against-uzbekistan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:41:15 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Coleman Wong got Hong Kong off to a flying start against Uzbekistan before Khumoyun Sultanov came roaring back, leaving the Davis Cup tie evenly poised heading into Sunday’s final round of matches. Wong cruised past Sergey Fomin in straight sets to put his side 1-0 up, before Sultanov did the same against Wong Tsz-fu at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Early breaks and a typically strong serve kept Wong in control in the opening contest, where the only real opponent was the baking heat on centre... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3325422/davis-cup-coleman-wong-gets-hong-kong-flyer-against-uzbekistan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3325422/davis-cup-coleman-wong-gets-hong-kong-flyer-against-uzbekistan?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:17:14 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Fresh from winning her first career title at the Changsha Open, Hong Kong player Eudice Chong said she was moving away from singles and would focus on the doubles format that brought her success. The 29-year-old partnered Taiwan’s Liang En-Shuo, who is five years younger, in Hunan last week, winning four matches to reel in her maiden WTA 125 crown, a triumph that lifted her to world No 109 in the doubles rankings. Chong, who ranks No 600 in women’s singles, said she was excited about having... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325303/eudice-chongs-doubles-delight-leads-change-focus-ahead-national-games-tennis-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325303/eudice-chongs-doubles-delight-leads-change-focus-ahead-national-games-tennis-event?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:23:11 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Hong Kong Davis Cup captain Yu Hiu-tung said his side were not under “any pressure at all” and hoped to ride a wave of support against Uzbekistan when their World Group II tie gets under way at Victoria Park on Saturday. His counterpart, Denis Istomin, said the Uzbek team were ready to fight after coming early to prepare for what he called tough conditions. The winner of the tie, which will be played over two days in front of an expected sell-out crowd at the Causeway Bay venue, will secure... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325236/davis-cup-hong-kong-hope-ride-wave-support-uzbekistan-prepared-tough-tie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3325236/davis-cup-hong-kong-hope-ride-wave-support-uzbekistan-prepared-tough-tie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:15:08 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The Pied Piper of Hong Kong tennis, Coleman Wong Chak-lam, has said the city’s inexperienced Davis Cup team would seize inspiration from a packed home crowd in their bid to upset Uzbekistan this weekend. Wong is preparing to return to the court following his fabulous run to round three of the US Open last month. The 21-year-old’s exploits in New York, where he was ultimately ousted in five sets by No 15 seed Andrey Rublev, sent his profile soaring back home. A media event to preview Hong Kong’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3324776/coleman-wong-seeking-inspiration-hong-kong-full-house-crowd-set-davis-cup-tie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3324776/coleman-wong-seeking-inspiration-hong-kong-full-house-crowd-set-davis-cup-tie?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:10:08 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Hong Kong could play host to the next “Battle of the Sexes” with tennis stars Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka rumoured to be working on a rare man-versus-woman clash in the city. A potential match between the pair could take place in the lead up to the Australian Open in January, although Hong Kong officials said on Thursday that nothing had been confirmed at this stage. Peter Johnston, director of international events for the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, added the governing body was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3324270/tennis-stars-kyrgios-sabalenka-clash-hong-kong-next-battle-sexes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3324270/tennis-stars-kyrgios-sabalenka-clash-hong-kong-next-battle-sexes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:54:01 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan The man overseeing the development of tennis in Hong Kong has stressed that a clear, sustainable structure is crucial to consistently producing top players such as Coleman Wong Chak-lam. Last week, Wong reached the third round of the US Open before he was halted by Russia’s Andrey Rublev in New York. Despite the defeat, which came after a gruelling battle that lasted more than three hours, Wong became the first player from the city to reach that stage of a grand slam event, and Hong Kong’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324088/talent-commitment-not-only-factors-behind-success-coleman-wong-says-tennis-chief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324088/talent-commitment-not-only-factors-behind-success-coleman-wong-says-tennis-chief?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:18 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Coleman Wong Chak-lam has joined the line-up for next month’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Hong Kong – and revealed his nickname for the innovative event. The city’s tennis fans received a boost on Tuesday when another name was added to the likes of Nick “King” Kyrgios and Alex “The Demon” de Minaur, with Wong – fresh from his historic run at the US Open – revealed as the chosen one. It will give the 21-year-old an early opportunity to face Andrey Rublev again after the Russian halted the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324047/coleman-wong-play-hong-kongs-ultimate-tennis-showdown-reveals-nickname?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3324047/coleman-wong-play-hong-kongs-ultimate-tennis-showdown-reveals-nickname?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:14 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Coleman Wong Chak-lam marched into the third round of the US Open and said he was “playing without any pressure”, despite doing something no Hongkonger has ever achieved. The world No 173 continued his fairytale run at Flushing Meadows on Thursday, serving up another upset to down Australian Adam Walton in four sets at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre. Wong reeled off 21 aces and 54 winners in an impressive performance on Court 10, triumphing 7-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in three hours. The first man... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323557/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-marches-third-round-downs-walton-4-sets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323557/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-marches-third-round-downs-walton-4-sets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:25:57 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Coleman Wong Chak-lam of Hong Kong is relishing his next date with US Open destiny as he prepares to face Australia’s Adam Walton in the second round in New York on Thursday. World No 173 Wong pulled off a stunning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 victory over 71st-ranked Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States at Flushing Meadows on Monday, to become the first men’s player from his city to win a grand slam singles match since the Open era began in 1968. Now, the 21-year-old has declared himself ready to make... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3323239/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-poised-another-history-making-mission?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3323239/us-open-hong-kongs-coleman-wong-poised-another-history-making-mission?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The historical significance was not lost on Coleman Wong, even at 21 years old. The excitement of winning his first main draw singles match at a grand slam tournament was not just about him. Wong knew full well that his first-round victory at the US Open on Monday made him the first men’s player from Hong Kong to win a grand slam singles match since the Open era began in 1968. “It’s a big moment for me and also my family, Hong Kong people here and back at home,” Wong said. “It means a lot.” Wong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323123/us-open-coleman-wong-happy-embrace-moment-ready-go-all-walton-clash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323123/us-open-coleman-wong-happy-embrace-moment-ready-go-all-walton-clash?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:45:07 +0000 SCMP Sport,Agence France-Presse SCMP Sport,Agence France-Presse Coleman Wong Chak-lam extended his dream run at the US Open, stunning American Aleksandar Kovacevic in straight sets in New York on Monday, and rewrote the history books in the process. Ranked 173rd in the world, Wong downed a player listed more than 100 places above him, winning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 in a thrilling first-round encounter that lasted two hours and 26 minutes. The Hongkonger sent down 38 winners, served 22 aces, and committed just 31 unforced errors to his opponent’s 47 in the clash on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323114/us-open-hong-kongs-wong-rewrites-history-books-first-round-win-over-kovacevic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323114/us-open-hong-kongs-wong-rewrites-history-books-first-round-win-over-kovacevic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:54:03 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Coleman Wong Chak-lam will become the first men’s player from Hong Kong to feature in a grand slam tournament in the modern era when he makes his US Open bow on Monday. The 21-year-old is set to take on Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States in the first round in New York. World No 173 Wong earned US$110,000 just for reaching the first round of the year’s final grand slam event, which he managed by winning three qualifying matches. Should Wong win on Monday, his prize money will go up to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323057/coleman-wongs-us-open-bow-all-you-need-know-hongkonger-prepares-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3323057/coleman-wongs-us-open-bow-all-you-need-know-hongkonger-prepares-history?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:25 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Coleman Wong Chak-lam raised the bar for Hong Kong tennis players again in New York on Friday, when he became the first player from the city to reach the main draw of the US Open in the modern era. The 21-year-old swept aside Britain’s Billy Harris in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 17 minutes in his third and final qualifying match. Wong will face American Aleksandar Kovacevic in his first round match on Monday night, the second day of the tournament, and will earn his biggest... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3322894/coleman-wong-makes-more-hong-kong-history-reaches-main-draw-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3322894/coleman-wong-makes-more-hong-kong-history-reaches-main-draw-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:38:14 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan China’s Zhang Zhizhen has said he expects to return to action in time for October’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Hong Kong – but will first have to get to grips with the rules of the innovative event. From his career-high ranking of No 31 on the ATP list last July, Zhang, still nursing a shoulder injury, has seen his position slide to No 165 this week. But he said on Monday that he should be back in six weeks’ time and confirmed he was on course to play in November’s National Games. “If... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3319868/chinas-zhang-zhizhen-says-he-track-play-ultimate-tennis-showdown-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3319868/chinas-zhang-zhizhen-says-he-track-play-ultimate-tennis-showdown-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:30:12 +0000 Hong Kong has been chosen as the host of table tennis’ season-ending WTT Finals, the sport’s chiefs announced on Monday. The event, in which the world’s highest-ranked players will compete for a prize pool of US$1.3 million, will take place at Hong Kong Coliseum from December 10 to 14. “Hong Kong is a city that understands the power of big moments,” said Steve Dainton, CEO of World Table Tennis (WTT), as his organisation announced the news. “It has the atmosphere, the infrastructure and the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3307289/hong-kong-host-table-tennis-wtt-finals-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3307289/hong-kong-host-table-tennis-wtt-finals-december?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:52:20 +0000 Hong Kong’s long search for a new tennis figurehead appears to be over after the city recruited the man who oversees player pathways and coaching in the United States. Steven Host, who is currently director of racquet sports at the US Tennis Association (USTA), will report to both the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) – where the role of head coach has been vacant for almost a year – and the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA), for whom he will become director of player... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3306811/hong-kong-tennis-lures-coaching-supremo-united-states-boost-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3306811/hong-kong-tennis-lures-coaching-supremo-united-states-boost-prospects?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:30:25 +0000 Prestigious tennis and snooker tournaments have been among the many elite sports events hosted by Hong Kong in recent months. Snooker’s World Grand Prix, at the new Kai Tak Sports Park, attracted the world’s leading players. Tennis fans, meanwhile, enjoyed the Hong Kong Open men’s tournament in January, one of three international competitions hosted by the city each year. But the two sports were facing demotion from their Tier A status, which would have led to a devastating cut in government... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3306248/winning-decision-tennis-and-snooker-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3306248/winning-decision-tennis-and-snooker-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:30:06 +0000 Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong Chak-lam wants to use this year’s clay-court season to continue his push to join tennis’ elite ranks. And Wong, the highest-ranked player in Hong Kong’s history, is hoping to earn a wild card for the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, which starts on April 23. The 20-year-old will be looking to build on an impressive run in the Miami Open last month, when he beat world No 14 Ben Shelton before losing to Australian Adam Walton in the third round. But to maintain his rise, Wong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3306154/miami-upset-shows-hong-kong-tennis-belongs-i-must-conquer-clay-coleman-wong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3306154/miami-upset-shows-hong-kong-tennis-belongs-i-must-conquer-clay-coleman-wong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:30:13 +0000 Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena will host a tennis event with a difference in October, bringing eight of the world’s best men’s players to town, organisers confirmed on Saturday. The city has been awarded hosting rights for a stage of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS), a shortened, fast-paced form of the sport with time limits and players encouraged to show their personality. China’s top men’s player Zhang Zhizhen has been confirmed for the event, along with the world’s No 9 and 10, in Russia’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3305353/hong-kong-host-ultimate-tennis-showdown-zhang-rublev-among-stars-confirmed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3305353/hong-kong-host-ultimate-tennis-showdown-zhang-rublev-among-stars-confirmed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:11:35 +0000