Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge puts extra tickets on sale with cap on crowds relaxed
- First round of tickets sold out in 24 hours, but Victoria Park Tennis Centre can now operate at full capacity as government further eases restrictions
- Two-time junior grand slam winner Coleman Wong takes on world No 14 this weekend in his first major test against a top-20 ranked opponent
An extra 1,600 tickets for this weekend’s Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge went up for grabs on Wednesday, with officials confident they would sell out fast.
It has been 20 years since Hong Kong hosted a top-level men’s tennis tournament and demand for tickets has been strong to say the least.
While the first round of tickets for the three-day event sold out in 24 hours, Tuesday’s announcement that the 85 per cent capacity cap on crowds would be relaxed by the government amid further easing of Covid-19 restrictions means the Victoria Park Tennis Centre can now operate at full capacity.
“We are excited,” Hong Kong Tennis Association president Philip Mok said. “This announcement has come at the right time for our event.
“Demand has been overwhelming and now more fans can have the chance to enjoy the action in person.”
While three-time grand slam winner Stanislas Wawrinka may top the bill, the star attraction for local fans will be a chance to see local sensation Coleman Wong Chak-lam on the opening night on Friday.
