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Coleman Wong was talking to the Post during an event at Lee Gardens Five. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Wong says public cash crucial to athletes’ security, ‘motivates me even more’

Coleman Wong says tennis keeping its Tier A status will make ‘a huge difference’ in his bid to mix it with the world’s best.

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Djokovic stuck on nervous 99, stunned by unseeded Mensik in Miami Open final

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Messi watching Djokovic reach Miami Open final made Serb feel ‘pressure’

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Eala’s dream run at Miami Open ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka

Filipino Eala, the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in the event’s history, fell just short of going a step further despite another good display.

The 19-year-old Alexandra Eala had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami, but came away with the scalps of three grand slam winners. Photo: AFP
The 19-year-old Alexandra Eala had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami, but came away with the scalps of three grand slam winners. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino teen Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami Open semis, Pegula stops Raducanu

Wild card knocks out her third grand slam champion of the tournament and will now face the American fourth seed in the semi-finals.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

‘Firing on all cylinders’: Hong Kong tennis gets reprieve from funding cut

Association boss reveals axing from Tier A would have caused ‘significant cut’ in athlete support, says staging events ‘drives economic growth’.

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Zheng Qinwen out of Miami Open after defeat by Aryna Sabalenka

World No 1 Sabalenka marches into semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic reaches last eight of men’s tournament.

Zheng Qinwen acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court following her loss to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Zheng Qinwen acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court following her loss to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen to face ‘mountain she cannot climb’ in Miami Open quarter-finals

China’s No 1 to take on Aryna Sabalenka, an opponent she has managed to win only one set against in five previous meetings.

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England’s routine World Cup qualifying win, Osaka out, Raducanu through in Miami

Thomas Tuchel’s defeat Latvia while, in the tennis, Aryna Sabalenka will face Zheng Qinwen in the Miami Open last eight.

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Coleman Wong hails ‘special week’ at Miami Open, says he needs to be stronger

Hongkonger has historic run ended by Australian Adam Walton, says he needs to ‘give credit to myself’ for performance.

Coleman Wong’s historic run at the Miami Open was ended by Adam Walton on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
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Who is Coleman Wong’s next Miami Open opponent? How can I watch, what time?

The Hong Kong No 1 is through to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament; up next is Australia’s Adam Walton.

Coleman Wong celebrates a point against Ben Shelton en route to his three-set victory over the American at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP
Coleman Wong celebrates a point against Ben Shelton en route to his three-set victory over the American at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP
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Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

A look back at Sunday night’s sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open.

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Australian Open champ Madison Keys stunned by Filipino wild card at Miami Open

Alexandra Eala, 19, beats the American fifth seed 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the tournament.

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Nadal ‘very proud’ of Coleman Wong after Hongkonger stuns Shelton at Miami Open

Wild card Wong – who trains with the Spanish great occasionally – downs 13th-seeded American in three sets, says ‘this is for you, Hong Kong’.

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An emotional Coleman Wong celebrates after beating Ben Shelton at the Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images
Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Wong needs to be flawless to beat Shelton at Miami Open, coach says

City’s top player faces world No 14 in second round, with coach James Allemby saying he’ll need to make his first serve count.

Ben Shelton will be Coleman Wong’s toughest test of the year. Photo: Reuters
Ben Shelton will be Coleman Wong’s toughest test of the year. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

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Coleman Wong becomes first Hongkonger to win ATP Masters 1000 tournament match

Wong, who entered the tournament as a wild card, beats German world No 82 Daniel Altmaier in straight sets in the first round of Miami Open.

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Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
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Djokovic’s players’ union files lawsuit against tennis bodies over pay limits

The PTPA says it has been forced to take legal action to end ‘monopolistic control’ of the sport.

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Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

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Swiatek eases past Zheng, United, Spurs make Europe progress, Dettori bankruptcy

Iga Swiatek in cruise control against China’s Zheng Qinwen at Indian Wells, while the quarter-finals of the Europa League are set.

Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP
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Real Madrid beat Atletico in shoot-out after bizarre disallowed spot-kick

Two English clubs join Real in Champions League quarter-finals, while Steve Borthwick reshuffles England backs for Six Nations decider.

Atletico’s Julian Alvarez scores a penalty during the shoot-out that would be disallowed after a VAR review. Photo: Reuters
Atletico’s Julian Alvarez scores a penalty during the shoot-out that would be disallowed after a VAR review. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng back to Olympic gold form as she breezes into Indian Wells quarter-finals

China’s gold medal star brushes aside Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in straight sets to set up a clash with Iga Swiatek at BNP Paribas Open.

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China No 1 Zheng Qinwen says she does want to make friends in tennis after all

Backtracking from previous stance of keeping away from other players, Olympic champion says there are some she would ‘really want to befriend’.

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Zheng Qinwen could face Swiatek after beating Lulu Sun at Indian Wells

Polish second seed aiming to become first woman to win event three times; China’s Olympic champion must beat Marta Kostyuk before facing her.

Zheng Qinwen of China beat New Zealand’s Lulu Sun to reach the round of 16 at Indian Wells. Photo: EPA-EFE
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