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WTA players help unearth stars of tomorrow at Kids' Day

It's not all business at Victoria Park this week. In an effort to cultivate the next generation of tennis stars, organisers have arranged a series of events for the public with WTA stars signing autographs, offering advice and exchanging rallies with the public.

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Hong Kong's Zhang Lin took part in a clinic for budding young players on Monday. Photo: SCMP Pictures

It's not all business at Victoria Park this week. In an effort to cultivate the next generation of tennis stars, organisers have arranged a series of events for the public with WTA stars signing autographs, offering advice and and even having a hit-out on court. 

As series of community engagement events and tennis clinics for youngsters concluded with Kids' Day - a part of the Tennis Rocks initiative that the Hong Kong Tennis Association is supporting in association with the Hong Kong Tennis Open.

Stars Aliza Cornet, Lauren Davis and Hong Kong's own Zhang Ling turned out at Kids' Day on Monday.

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Zhang Ling puts a group of youngsters through their paces. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Zhang Ling puts a group of youngsters through their paces. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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American Lauren Davis takes part in a clinic on Kids' Day. Photo: SCMP Pictures
American Lauren Davis takes part in a clinic on Kids' Day. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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