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Cody Wong, one of Hong Kong’s top players, has played only 51 singles matches this year, compared with 80-100 played by the best players. Photo: HKCTA

Hong Kong’s tennis players told to get fitter and compete in more tournaments

The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players.

The more you compete the better you will become, says Michael Cheng, who says local stars play far fewer games than the leading players

Navarro dumped from Hong Kong Tennis 125, Tauson in line for 1st title since 2021

Hong Kong first timers Emma Navarro, Simona Halep excited to try city’s cuisine

Hong Kong tennis bosses add world No 8 Navarro to inaugural WTA 125 event

Emma Navarro to join former world No 1 Simona Halep in field for first of three professional events at Victoria Park.

Emma Navarro hits a return during her women’s singles second round match against Zhang Shuai during the China Open. Photo: Xinhua

China’s recent tennis success no fluke but reflects genuine progress, Li Na says

China’s only grand slam champion says the rise of the men’s game has been good, with Zhang Zhizhen’s July ranking a ‘very big breakthrough’.

Hong Kong confirms Olympic medallist Wang, Raducanu to play in tennis showpiece

City also bolsters its presence on international tennis circuit by adding third professional tournament.

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Fernandez tipped for major title as foul-mouthed pep talk inspires Hong Kong win

The 21-year-old reveals she motivated herself by turning the air blue in middle of Sunday’s Hong Kong Tennis Open final.

Leylah Fernandez in action during the 2023 Hong Kong Tennis Open single final. Photos: Elson Li

Hong Kong Tennis Open puts perfect case forward for WTA 500 upgrade

City’s tennis chief ‘exploring opportunities’ after successful comeback, and says government ‘sees the value this gives not just to sport, but to Hong Kong as a city’.

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Coleman Wong to play in hometown ATP Hong Kong Tennis Open as tickets go on sale

The 19-year-old rising Hong Kong star will be given a wild card for tournament, which is back at Victoria Park after 21-year absence.

Hong Kong winner Fernandez insists she and Raducanu can ‘get back to top level’

Leylah Fernandez admits ‘my head was up in the clouds’ after 2021 US Open final – but insists ‘I know what I need to do now’.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is back in the winner’s circle after 19 months without a trophy. Photo: AFP

Fernandez battles back to win thrilling Hong Kong Tennis Open final

A hit with spectators all week in Victoria Park, the 21-year-old Canadian, partly of Filipino heritage, beats Katerina Siniakova in three sets.

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Leylah Fernandez celebrates after winning her first title in 19 months at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Elson Li

Taiwanese-mainland Chinese duo lift Hong Kong Tennis Open doubles title

Tsao Chia-yi and Tang Qianhui thrill Victoria Park crowd with dramatic 7-5, 1-6, 11-9 victory on Centre Court, saving three championship points.

Hong Kong Tennis Open final relief for Fernandez after ‘ups and downs’

The 21-year-old Canadian, who is partly of Filipino heritage, looks to win first title in 19 months with Katerina Siniakova now standing in her way.

Fernandez rides Filipino fans’ love into Hong Kong Tennis Open semis

The 21-year-old Canadian, who is partly of Filipino heritage, battles for quarterfinals victory at Victoria Park, where the crowd have taken her to their hearts.

Leylah Fernandez returns the ball to Linda Fruhvirtova at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photos: Hong Kong Tennis Open/ArcK Photography

Chinese hopes ended at Hong Kong Tennis Open as Wang Xinyu limps out

Fourth seed suffers sloppy loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo at Victoria Park as long-term knee injury threatens to end her season early.

Wang Xinyu is set to asses a long-term knee injury after her exit in Hong Kong. Photos: Yik Yeung-man

Defending Hong Kong champion Yastremska loses Andreeva grudge match, Azarenka out

Bad blood resurfaces as Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beats Ukranian opponent in straight sets. Victoria Azarenka forced to retire after suffering knee injury.

Hong Kong Tennis Open draw produces Ukraine-Russia tie, early test for Azarenka

Dayana Yastremska, who won the 2018 Open, will begin a belated title defence against Russia’s Mirra Andreeva, with whom there is bad blood over pro-Putin post.

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Hong Kong Tennis Open returns, but will it spark Ukraine-Russia controversy?

Event back for the first time since 2018, featuring stars such as Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine, who could meet Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka or one of several Russians.

Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka (left) and Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska will both play in Hong Kong this week. Photo: Reuters

Anyone for tennis? ATP, WTA return to China

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.

Hong Kong tennis bosses sign 5-year deal to bring ATP Tour back to city

Agreement with IMG will see tournament staged at Victoria Park in first week in January from 2024 through 2028.

WTA’s Peng Shuai climbdown sees Hong Kong Tennis Open return

Event back after 5-year hiatus, with Hong Kong tennis chief Philip Mok welcoming WTA’s decision to end 16-month boycott of China.

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Dayana Yastremska kisses the trophy at the 2018 Hong Kong Tennis Open, at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Causeway Bay. Photo: Hong Kong Tennis Open

Tennis chiefs to decide fate of Hong Kong Open in next 3 weeks

WTA says city will know by end of March if tournament can return to Victoria Park in October, but Peng Shuai saga still hangs over game in China.

Dayana Yastremska celebrates winning the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open in 2018. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Wong’s triumph ‘shot in the arm’ for Hong Kong’s WTA, ATP hopes

The 17-year-old eyes more recognition in international tennis circuits, while Hong Kong Tennis Association president Mok ‘confident’ in Hong Kong Open return in October and an ATP event in next two years.

Opinion | Time for Hong Kong sport to ‘join the dots’ and build on Tokyo 2020 success

Covid-19 has been huge challenge for city with sports sector suffering more than most, now a clearly defined strategy is needed to unite government’s three broad goals – and keep sport alive and well.

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Opinion | Hong Kong sport endured its very own annus horribilis in 2020

It was a desperately difficult year for a swathe of the city’s sporting bodies. The main hope is that the damage 2020 inflicted on the local scene isn’t fatal.

It was something of an empty year of sport for Hongkongers. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong Tennis Open 2020 cancelled amid coronavirus fears

The 2020 edition of the WTA event was left off a provisional calendar earlier this year.

Dayana Yastremska kisses the trophy after winning the 2018 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Andy Cheung/ArcK Photography for Hong Kong Tennis Open

Pandemic a huge worry for HK sport, says victorious Cody Wong

Playing in her last year as a junior, teenager hopes Hong Kong sport can continue as the city is hit by a resurgence of the pandemic

Hong Kong Tennis Open left off WTA’s provisional calendar for 2020

Hong Kong Tennis Association official says the body is in talks with the WTA to find another date, with its traditional October slot cancelled for this year.

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The WTA250 event returns to the city for the first time in several years in 2023. It will be held at Victoria Park between October 7th and 15th.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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