Davis Cup: Hong Kong take 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe as Jack Wong shocks player ranked 1,300 spots higher
- Jack Wong, the world’s No 1,643-ranked player, wins three-set thriller against Benjamin Lock of Zimbabwe
- Coleman Wong puts home side in commanding position with easy victory over Courtney Lock
Hong Kong took a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group II play-off with Zimbabwe on Saturday, after Jack Wong Hong-kit stunned Benjamin Lock and Coleman Wong Chak-lam breezed past Courtney Lock at Victoria Park.
Afterwards, Jack Wong, who ranked almost 1,300 places below his opponent at No 1,643, said his teammates would have the tie wrapped up early on Sunday without needing him to play again. But he showed he could handle the occasion if called upon.
The 25-year-old fought back from a set down and 4-1 down in the decider to snatch victory 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 in two hours and 19 minutes.
“I was expecting a faster game,” Jack Wong said. “But perhaps my opponent was a bit nervous too. “There was a loss of rhythm and I played really badly. But I managed to make some adjustments from late in the first set, and held on for the win.
“I have absolute confidence in my teammates and I don’t think the team needs me to play again [on Sunday].”
While Jack Wong finished with a smile, he had to grit his teeth and fight at the beginning.