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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 members are elected for a two-year term.
The sport is making a return both on the mainland and in Hong Kong. Home fans deserve a chance to see the country’s top stars bid for glory.
- Hong Kong’s 19-year-old tennis star continues rise despite defeat to Australian veteran in Sunday’s Playford final
- Wong, ranked at No 361, will jump a further 67 places after finishing as runner-up in back-to-back Challenger events
The 19-year-old beats men’s world No 100 Taro Daniel to reach fourth consecutive final, and has now won 15 of his last 17 matches.
Fourth seed suffers sloppy loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo at Victoria Park as long-term knee injury threatens to end her season early.
China’s Wu Yibing, squanders five match points in tie-breaker before bowing to concede the game to underdog from Hong Kong.
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look ahead to the return of professional tennis in China, including a stop in Hong Kong by the WTA tour in October.
Latvia win world group II tie 3-2 at Victoria Park with Robert Strombachs holding off a determined Coleman Wong after earlier doubles victory.
Coleman Wong races through to victory against Martins Rocens in Saturday’s second singles match in Victoria Park following three-hour break.
Davis Cup tie at home to Latvia this weekend offers chance for Coleman Wong and doubles partner Jack Wong to improve their rapport on court.
Hong Kong’s men’s tennis No 1 continues where he left off after University Games medal success, winning first-round tie at Victoria Park.
Chef de mission Mabel Mak hails athletes for record medal tally, as fencers Ryan Choi and Kaylin Hsieh turn attention to gold and glory at next month’s Asian Games.
City’s best ever medal tally at the competition further swells, with Cody Wong and Coleman Wong also guaranteeing a podium spot in the mixed doubles tennis.
Hong Kong is sending its largest ever squad of 142 athletes to World University Games, which President Xi Jinping will open on Friday.
Eudice Chong wants to go one better in this week’s tournament after losing in Sunday’s final – which was moved indoors to Sai Kung because of rain
Agreement with IMG will see tournament staged at Victoria Park in first week in January from 2024 through 2028.
Event back after 5-year hiatus, with Hong Kong tennis chief Philip Mok welcoming WTA’s decision to end 16-month boycott of China.
Eudice Chong reaches grand slam qualifiers for first time at Australian Open, but loses in 2 sets to Canadian Carol Zhao.
New schedule has Hong Kong Open taking place between October 14 and 23, with Women’s Tennis Association event set to return to city for first time since 2018.
Hong Kong tennis chief Philip Mok promised “more will come” including the ATP and WTA events in 2023, in the wake of the city’s first sold-out men’s exhibition tournament in 20 years.
More than 3,700 spectators fill Victoria Park for the final day of the Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge, with World No 10 Hubert Hurkacz finishing on top.
Three-time grand slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka says Hong Kong tennis prodigy ‘has great potential’ after the 18-year-old pushes him to the limit at Victoria Park.
Fans let their voices be heard at a packed Victoria Park on second day of the Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge, with Hubert Hurkacz edging Wu Yibing.
Former world No 3 Stanislas Wawrinka is beaten convincingly by China’s Wu Yibing before Cameron Norrie sees off Hong Kong teen Coleman Wong Chak-lam on packed opening night at Victoria Park.
The city will have a player in qualifying draw of a tennis major for the first time since 2015, with Eudice Chong set to battle for place in Australian Open main draw.
Victoria Park Tennis Centre can now operate at full capacity for Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge this weekend as government further eases restrictions.
Philip Mok welcomes lifting of travel restrictions 10 days out from city’s first top-ranked men’s tournament in 20 years, and hopes more tickets can go on sale at Victoria Park stadium.
Organisers donated money for each of the 191 aces served to Operation Santa Claus and Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon.
Three-time grand slam champion and British No 1 added to a star-studded field for this month’s Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge at Victoria Park.
Tennis chief Philip Mok said the event will mark the restart of major tournaments in Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Tennis Open returning in October 2023.
The teenager is based at Rafael Nadal’s academy and this week got to practise with the man himself, after two semi-finals sent him up the singles rankings.
