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Hong Kong Open champ Rublev praises local support as he returns to defend title

Russian will be competing against the likes of Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Chinese mainland rising star Shang Juncheng.

21 Nov 2024 - 7:23PM

Key to Zheng Qinwen beating Coco Gauff in WTA Finals lies in killer serve

9 Nov 2024 - 7:03PM

Wong closer to Next Generation ATP Finals after win in Challenger event in Japan

5 Nov 2024 - 1:53PM

Li Na says players ‘loved’ Hong Kong Open, calls for Victoria Park makeover

The Chinese two-time grand slam champion, who was tournament director this year, says players were very well taken care of.

5 Nov 2024 - 1:35PM

Chinese tennis legend and Hong Kong Open tournament director Li Na meeting fans at Victoria Park Tennis Court. Photo: Hong Kong, China Tennis Association

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

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

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

Simona Halep lost in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Open at Victoria Park. Photo: Elson Li

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

‘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

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

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

The half-Chinese Lulu Sun says competing in Hong Kong will feel like playing in her “second home”. Photo: Handout

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

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

Hong Kong can’t host top tennis until it revamps Victoria Park, local chief says

Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.

9 Oct 2024 - 12:35PM

The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 takes place at Victoria Park last week. Photo: May Tse

Tomljanovic joins Tauson in Hong Kong Tennis 125 final after ousting Blinkova

Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.

5 Oct 2024 - 9:05PM

Clara Tauson booked her place in the final despite carrying an injury. Photo: AFP

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.

6 Oct 2024 - 5:24PM

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

Top seed and world No 8 American upset by Russia’s Anna Blinkova, while Denmark’s No 2 player had no trouble against the world No 145.

4 Oct 2024 - 8:06PM

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

World No 8 Navarro is also using the tournament to get in form for the Wuhan Open, while Halep is coming back from injury after a doping ban.

30 Sep 2024 - 11:06PM

Two-time grand slam winner Simona Halep will play her first tournament in more than four months at the Hong Kong Tennis 125 event at Victoria Park, Causeway Bay this week. Photo: May Tse

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.

29 Sep 2024 - 4:13PM

Wong battles heat, dizziness, in Davis Cup to seal win over Ecuador’s Lee

Coleman Wong holds off world 1,320 Marcos Lee to level World Group II first round tie at 1-1 heading into Sunday.

14 Sep 2024 - 9:28PM

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’.

12 Sep 2024 - 8:37AM

Li Na, China’s only grand slam winner, is tournament director of October’s Hong Kong Open to be held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. Photo: SCMP/Sun Yeung

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong bows out in semi-finals of ATP Challenger in Shanghai

Hong Kong’s world No 149 let down by his service game against Japanese world No 239 Sho Shimabukuro.

7 Sep 2024 - 6:04PM

Fourth seed Coleman Wong had 27 aces across his three previous wins but managed only five in the semi-final. Photo: HKCTA

Hong Kong promoted again in Billie Jean King Cup. Next challenge is to stay up

City’s tennis team earn place in Asia’s top tier for fifth time since 2000, and players aim to show they belong in that company.

21 Jul 2024 - 9:09PM

Coleman Wong eyes grand slams’ later stages, with Hong Kong fans’ help

Reaching main draw of a grand slam is ‘just a matter of time’ after being first Hongkonger to appear at Wimbledon in 70 years.

8 Jul 2024 - 10:00AM

Navratilova on keeping women’s tennis alive, and why Gauff can win Wimbledon

Martina Navratilova tips world No 1 Iga Świątek to amass substantial majors haul, says Coco Gauff is finally living up to ‘hype’

1 Jul 2024 - 2:41PM

Martina Navratilova returns the ball during her Wimbledon singles match against Peanut Louie in 1984. Photo: Allsport

Wimbledon history-maker Wong aims to inspire Hongkongers to choose tennis careers

Debut at the grass-court grand slam event, weeks after a first appearance in the French Open, makes Wong ‘feel like I belong’.

27 Jun 2024 - 7:30AM

Coleman Wong was in upbeat mood after playing in Wimbledon qualifying. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong’s Wong hails ‘great experience’ after losing French Open qualifier

Coleman Wong goes down in straight sets to American Patrick Kypson in the first round of qualifying for the main draw for year’s second grand slam.

22 May 2024 - 1:17AM

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set for first grand slam appearance at French Open

Having reached a career-high world ranking of 180, the 19-year-old is among 128 players in the qualifying rounds in Paris, chasing 16 places in the main draw.

18 May 2024 - 1:21PM

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Hong Kong Tennis Association (HKTA)

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.

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14 August, 2024