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Steven Host reported to the HKCTA as the director of player development, and the HKSI as a head coach. Photo: HKCTA
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong tennis head quits as he ‘failed to execute association’s direction’

Steven Host leaves role with president of the HKCTA stating that changes at top were ‘a continuation of the tennis transformation strategy’.

Australian Open

Jannik Sinner wins all-Italian match, fellow champion Madison Keys loses

Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Australian Open

Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th

Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out.

Wang Xinyu of China celebrates after winning her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Wang Xinyu of China celebrates after winning her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Australian Open

Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win

Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match.

Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

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Australian Open

Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Chinese qualifier, Alcaraz wins, Bublik in form

Belarusian’s win over world No 702 Bai Zhuoxuan pits her next against Anastasia Potapova, who knocked out 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) shakes hands with China’s Bai Zhuoxuan after winning their second-round match. Photo: Reuters
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) shakes hands with China’s Bai Zhuoxuan after winning their second-round match. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Osaka claims stylish win, China’s Wang, Wu progress to second round

Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils bids farewell to Melbourne Park, Jannik Sinner strolls on after France’s Hugo Gaston retires after 68 minutes.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong’s tennis chief confident about future status of ATP tournament

City receives waivers as centre court does not meet the standards set out by the men’s tennis global governing body.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out

Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic launches latest bid for record 25th grand slam title

Novak Djokovic opens tournament against Pedro Martinez, while Iga Swiatek starts bid for career grand slam against China’s Yuan Yue.

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th grand slam but is no longer the favourite to win major tournaments. Photo: Xinhua
Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th grand slam but is no longer the favourite to win major tournaments. Photo: Xinhua
Australian Open

Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.

Australian Open

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong holds out hope for ‘lucky loser’ spot at Australian Open

Hongkonger loses in third qualifying round of year’s first grand slam but could still make the main draw should there be withdrawals.

Australian Open

Jay Chou out early at ‘One Point Slam’ as amateur stuns Sinner on way to winning

Mandarin pop idol among celebrity wild cards in 48-strong field for Australian Open warm-up event that also starred the top professionals.

Mandarin pop singer-songwriter and actor Jay Chou during the One Point Slam event on Wednesday, ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Coleman Wong ‘really enjoying’ playing tennis for Hongkongers around the world

The 21-year-old will play Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final round of the Australian Open qualifying for a spot in the main draw.

Coleman Wong beat Spain’s Pablo Llamas Ruiz 7-6, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open qualifying. Photo: handout
Coleman Wong beat Spain’s Pablo Llamas Ruiz 7-6, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open qualifying. Photo: handout
Australian Open

Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event

The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball.

Australian Open

Coleman Wong vows to ‘give my best’ to progress in Australian Open

The 21-year-old will play Pablo Llamas Ruiz in the second round of qualifying after the Spaniard beat Henry Bernet of Switzerland.

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Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong champion Bublik on drinking, 24 hours in Vegas and grand slam doom

Alexander Bublik dampening expectation for Australian Open despite perfect start to 2026, reaching world top 10 with Victoria Park success.

Alexander Bublik celebrates winning a point against Lorenzo Musetti in the Hong Kong Open final. Photo: Karma Lo
Alexander Bublik celebrates winning a point against Lorenzo Musetti in the Hong Kong Open final. Photo: Karma Lo
Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Bublik ‘overwhelmed’ after claiming Hong Kong tennis title, making world’s top 10

Alexander Bublik wins fifth ATP Tour title in seven months. Coleman Wong draws Frenchman Ugo Blanchet in Australian Open qualifying.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Wang lets world No 13 Svitolina off the hook in Auckland WTA final

Top-seeded Ukrainian survives three break points in second set and going 0-3 down in the tiebreaker to clinch 19th title of her career.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open doubles finalist Rublev says fewer tournaments just ‘an illusion’

Russian likens prospect of tennis bosses agreeing to a calendar cut to chances of his taking every day off and reaching world No 1.

A fired-up Andrey Rublev during his semi-final defeat by Lorenzo Musetti. Photo: Karma Lo
Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Lorenzo Musetti hails ‘tough mindset’ after overcoming Rublev in 3-set epic

Italian No 1 seed recovers from losing first-set tiebreak to move within one victory of first title since 2022.

Lorenzo Musetti recovered from going a set down to win a three-set thriller against Andrey Rublev. Photo: Karma Lo
Lorenzo Musetti recovered from going a set down to win a three-set thriller against Andrey Rublev. Photo: Karma Lo
Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Jerry Shang casts doubt on Hong Kong return, Bublik rues loss of easy matches

Chinese star suffers with sore throat during defeat after injury withdrawal last year, Marcos Giron through to face No 2 seed Bublik.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Coleman Wong pledges to close gap to leading players after loss to Lorenzo Musetti

Home hero beaten by Lorenzo Musetti, Italian set for Andrey Rublev semi-final clash after ‘more settled’ Russian brushes aside Nuno Borges.

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set to play loose against ‘boa constrictor’ Musetti

Home star set for first ATP Tour quarter-final against world No 7 Italian at Victoria Park Tennis Centre on Friday.

Coleman Wong with Gabriel Diallo during the pair’s doubles victory on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
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