Coleman Wong Chak-lam said he was “in dreamland” after clinching his second junior grand slam title in front of a rapturous Hong Kong crowd at the Australian Open boys’ doubles final on Friday. The 17-year-old proved too powerful alongside American partner Bruno Kuzuhara as they dispatched Alex Michelsen and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo at the Margaret Court Arena 6-3, 7-6 (7-3). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wong Chak Lam Coleman 黃澤林 (@coleman_wong) “Can I speak in Cantonese?” a beaming Wong said after thanking tournament umpires and organising staff in English at the championship presentation ceremony. “Thanks to all the Hong Kong fans here, and those watching me from back home this week, and those who continue to support me – you know who you are, mum and dad. Thank you everyone. Welcome to #AO2022 title town! Bruno Kuzuhara and Coleman Wong clinch the Junior Boys' Doubles 🏆 with a 6-3 7-6(3) victory over Alex Michelsen and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/3PE4C9LDQV — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2022 “I hadn’t played for one year and two months so I’m very happy to win my second grand slam. The first was in the US, now it’s in Australia, it’s just unbelievable.” Speaking to local media via video call post-win, Wong explained he had already prepared to speak his native dialect having witnessed the sheer number of fans supporting him through the week. “The first [grand slam] win I was already dreaming, but to win a second in front of so many Hong Kong people in the stands, and back home, I’m in dreamland,” he said. “I’m so thankful – I’ve never played in such a big stadium before and I saw all the Hong Kong flags with all the people telling me to add oil at each game. “Because I knew [the final] would be in a big venue with lots of Hong Kong fans, I already thought about using Cantonese to thank them the night before. I had to thank them earnestly because I know they are busy, yet they still find the time to watch me in-person or from work or school. We speak Cantonese first and foremost, so I wanted to show them how grateful I was.” Hinting that he would be testing himself in the senior circuit sooner rather than later, and reasserting his preference for the singles game despite his recent doubles haul, Wong then wished Hong Kong fans a happy Lunar New Year. “I will likely be competing so might not have time to celebrate, but I wish everyone a healthy and prosperous new year. Since it's the year of the tiger, I hope everyone keeps as active as a tiger this year,” he said, adding that his resolutions were to break into the senior top 300 and qualify for the next Australian Open senior entry. “I hope this pandemic goes away soon too, because it’s not been the most happy time for Hong Kong, but I’m happy that this win will give some happiness. And remember to keep smiling, like me.” Winning the first point in less than a minute, Wong’s reliable power serves and Kuzuhara’s crafty net movements allowed them to take an early lead against their towering opponents. The turning point came after taking a big break point to go 3-1 up, with Wong helping to widen the lead with crucial aces. Wong’s power appeared even more evident in the second as he and Kuzuhara continued to blitz the unseeded pair. Losing a break point after being up 40-15 was simply too painful for Michelsen, who looked increasingly dejected as junior world No 5 Paraguayan Vallejo tried to cushion the damage. But the tide turned just as Wong and Kuzuhara looked to be running away with the title, and Michelsen and Vallejo valiantly clawed back with three big points to take a 6-5 lead. Wong and Kuzuhara were forced to go to a tiebreak but quickly took control to win their maiden doubles title together. The pair were brimming with confidence going into the final after improving their “chemistry” through the week, with the Hongkonger rushing to coach James Allemby after their win. Receiving a big cheer when approaching the microphone, Kuzuhara added: “It was great playing with Coleman and to all the Hong Kong fans tonight, thanks for your support. Congrats to Alex and Dani, it’s always tough to lose in the final – I’ve been on both ends of this – but we’ll see each other a lot more. “Thank you Coleman, your serves broke me out of so much trouble. Thanks everyone for supporting me. I have one more day tomorrow, but thanks to the organisation, it’s always amazing to play in the grand slam here.” The champions had convincingly beaten third seeds Gabriel Debru and Kilian Feldbausch in the semi-final the previous day. Wong made history for Hong Kong after becoming the first player to win a boys’ grand slam at the US Open last year. He spent the past two months training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain , where he impressed at the J1 Traralgon tournament on the ITF junior circuit. He had a truncated singles campaign in Australia, losing in the third round , but found an improved “chemistry” with each doubles game playing with tournament favourite Kuzuhara. Kuzuhara, who he has previously competed against both in the singles and doubles events, is still in contention for the singles title. The No 1 seed is against Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic on Saturday after beating Paraguayan Vallejo in the semis ahead of their doubles final. Jonas Forejtek and Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic won the last iteration in 2019, with last year’s cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Former Hong Kong women’s star Patricia Hy was the city’s first tennis player to win a grand slam title of any discipline after clinching the Wimbledon Girls’ Doubles in 1983 .