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Wong closer to Next Generation ATP Finals after win in Challenger event in Japan
Hongkonger’s win over Taiwan’s Tseng Chun-hsin takes him into the second round but he remains in ninth spot on Next Gen table.
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Li Na says players ‘loved’ Hong Kong Open, calls for Victoria Park makeover
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Shnaider blitzes Boulter to claim Hong Kong Open title in one-sided final
3 Nov 2024 - 8:17PM
Football
While you were sleeping: City, Arsenal lose, Zheng’s beaten by Sabalenka again
A busy Saturday of sporting action saw a potentially pivotal weekend in the English Premier League as well as plenty of action elsewhere.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:28AM
Bournemouth players celebrate after ending their 14-match losing streak against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong
Shnaider dumps defending champ Fernandez out of Hong Kong Open, Boulter up next
Top seed Diana Shnaider beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, after Katie Boulter needs three to get past Yuan Yue in her semi-final.
2 Nov 2024 - 7:53PM
Hong Kong
China’s Yuan ends Kenin’s late-season surge, Fernandez into final four
Yuan Yue will face No 2 seed Katie Boulter for a spot in the final, while defending champion Leylah Fernandez takes on top seed Diana Shnaider.
1 Nov 2024 - 11:19PM
Tennis
Grand slam winner Kenin continues late-season surge with strong Hong Kong Open win
The American world No 88 will meet Yuan Yue of China in quarter-finals, with Leylah Fernandez set to continue title defence against Bernarda Pera.
31 Oct 2024 - 8:39PM
Tennis
Jet-lagged Zakharova eyes ‘dream’ Hong Kong success after 14-hour flight
Russian Anastasia Zakharova will aim for a 13th straight victory when she tackles Britain’s Katie Boulter in Friday’s quarter-finals.
31 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM
Anastasia Zakharova heads into the quarter-finals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on a 12-match win streak. Photo: HKCTA
Tennis
Boulter aiming to make ‘incredible’ Hong Kong Open a ‘permanent fixture’ on her calendar
The 28-year-old playing for the first time in the tournament will climb to a career-high world No 27 if she reaches the semi-finals.
31 Oct 2024 - 5:25PM
Tennis
Boulter tips Wang for ‘great future’ after Hong Kong Open win over Chinese star
British No 2 seed Boulter will face either Varvara Gracheva or Anastasia Zakharova in Friday’s quarter-finals.
30 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong
Fernandez gets Hong Kong title defence off to flyer, downs Watson in straight sets
Heather Watson had beaten Leylah Fernandez in their three previous meetings, although the last of those was in 2020.
30 Oct 2024 - 1:30AM
Hong Kong
Naomi Osaka eyes grand slam seeding, expects to be fit for Australian Open
Japanese star says becoming a mother had given her power and meaning, which she planned to channel into her tennis.
29 Oct 2024 - 7:58PM
The four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka trains with some young player in Causeway Bay. Photo: Elson Li
Tennis
Angry Halep crashes out of Hong Kong Open, tries to ‘take positives’ from defeat
Former world No 1 Simona Halep is still trying to rediscover her form after battling back from a drug ban and injury.
28 Oct 2024 - 11:42PM
Hong Kong
Foodie Hon hails city’s culinary delights after opening day win at Hong Kong Open
Australian Priscilla Hon’s family are from Hong Kong, and such is her love for the city’s food she even has a xiaolongbao tattoo.
29 Oct 2024 - 12:31PM
Hong Kong
‘Right up there’: Hong Kong Open has come a long way, WTA supervisor Wood says
Former British No 1 says she had seen improvements in organisation and facilities ‘as soon as she arrived’ to oversee event for second time.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:56AM
China
Injured Tokyo losing finalist Kenin set to play at Prudential Hong Kong Open
Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.
27 Oct 2024 - 8:27PM
Qualifying-round top seed Gao Xinyu beat Carol Zhao of Canada to reach the main draw. Photo: Xinhua
Tennis
China’s Zheng beats Kenin to win Pan Pacific Open – her third title of the season
Olympic champion seals place in season-ending WTA Finals, while Kenin – who played with her right thigh strapped – can take many positives.
27 Oct 2024 - 4:08PM
Hong Kong
Kenin could be in doubt for Hong Kong Open after retiring injured in Tokyo event
The American won her semi against Briton Katie Boulter, with both likely to meet again in Hong Kong, where No 1 Shnaider will face a qualifier.
26 Oct 2024 - 6:56PM
Hong Kong
Much-travelled Sun explains Chinese heritage before city debut in Hong Kong Open
With a mother from China and growing up with maternal grandparents, the Wimbledon quarter-finalist has much exposure to Chinese culture.
26 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong
Emma Raducanu latest player to pull out of Hong Kong Open, says not ‘match fit’
US Open winner has spent past month recovering from a foot injury and had already missed four events on WTA’s Asian swing.
23 Oct 2024 - 9:55AM
Emma Raducanu will not be playing in the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: AP
Tennis
Naomi Osaka ‘really sorry’ after injury forces her to withdraw from Hong Kong Open
The 27-year-old has ruptured abdominal muscles, but says she will come to city to visit ‘her wonderful fans’.
21 Oct 2024 - 8:19PM
Tennis
Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs
The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.
20 Oct 2024 - 11:20AM
Football
While you were sleeping: Arsenal’s shock loss, Man United win, Djokovic-Nadal
Once again Erik ten Hag pulls a victory out of the bag when he needed it most, while there was a likely final meeting for two tennis GOATs.
20 Oct 2024 - 7:28AM
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