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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.
The sport is making a return both on the mainland and in Hong Kong. Home fans deserve a chance to see the country’s top stars bid for glory.
- Wong, who lost in the quarter-finals of last week’s Busan Open, is the tournament’s eighth seed and starts in the round of 32
- His world ranking could reach a career-high 182, giving him an outside chance of qualifying for the Paris Olympics this year
Coleman Wong beats Sumit Nagal in three-set thriller to become first men’s player from city to reach main draw of ATP Masters 1000 tournament, will enter top 200 in the world.
Coleman Wong and Kevin Wong combine to defeat Benjamin and Courtney Lock in front of a healthy crowd at Victoria Park, keeping Hong Kong in World Group II.
Jack Wong, the world’s No 1,643-ranked player, wins three-set thriller against Benjamin Lock to give home side perfect start in Group II play-off.
Coleman Wong says ‘I fancy our chances’ against opponents ‘not as strong as’ Latvia, who beat Hong Kong last year.
Michael Cheng believes city could host indoor and outdoor events once Kai Tak Sports Park is finished, and targets addition of WTA 125 tournament.
Shang Juncheng set for Australian Open wild card after reaching semi-finals at Victoria Park.
Top seed Andrey Rublev powers to straight sets win over Emil Ruusuvuori, while Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo capture doubles title.
New tennis association president Michael Cheng says hosting men’s and women’s elite events ‘a significant achievement’ that puts it alongside Tokyo and Beijing.
Andrey Rublev battles back from losing first set to beat Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 at Victoria Park.
Emil Ruusuvuori battles back from a set down to beat Sebastian Ofner 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday’s first Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open semi-final.
Frances Tiafoe starts his season in Hong Kong for first time and says he’ll be back after ‘unbelievable’ week.
Teenager Shang Juncheng, ranked 183 in the world, credits the ‘amazing’ Hong Kong support and ‘keeping a straight head’ after prolonging his remarkable run at the tournament.
Frances Tiafoe says the Victoria Park spectators, who have given Shang Juncheng vocal backing, ‘should be behind him, and I hope they are’ ahead of Friday’s quarter-final.
Shang earns second straight victory over a top-50 player with dramatic success against Botic van de Zandschulp at Victoria Park.
‘Compared with my physical level where I was four months ago, it’s night and day,’ the former world No 3 says.
Wild card Wong loses to world No 27 Lorenzo Musetti, but brings Centre Court to its feet by playing his part in a lively match, then forecasts ‘crucial year ahead’.
Shang Juncheng overcomes a gap of 150 places in the world rankings to beat Laslo Djere in a contest lasting nearly three hours.
Liam Broady heaps praise on the Hong Kong Tennis Open after straight-sets victory, but home pair no match for superior opponents
City will host an ATP Tour event next month for the first time in more than 20 years, and Tennis Association president Philip Mok, who is leaving after eight years, believes game is in good hands.
Philip Mok will stand down as president of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association this month to take his place as one of just 16 members of the International Tennis Federation’s board.
Karen Khachanov says Hong Kong Open is ideal preparation for his attempt to win a grand slam title in Australia, but he does not know if he’ll get a chance of a second Olympic medal.
Victoria Park ‘no longer suitable for modern professional tennis’, city’s tennis chief Philip Mok says, hinting a move to Kai Tak Sports Park could appeal.
Hong Kong’s 19-year-old tennis star continues his rise despite gritty defeat to Australian veteran in Sunday’s Playford Challenger final.
The 19-year-old beats men’s world No 100 Taro Daniel to reach fourth consecutive final, and has now won 15 of his last 17 matches.
Fourth seed suffers sloppy loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo at Victoria Park as long-term knee injury threatens to end her season early.
China’s Wu Yibing, squanders five match points in tie-breaker before bowing to concede the game to underdog from Hong Kong.
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.
Latvia win world group II tie 3-2 at Victoria Park with Robert Strombachs holding off a determined Coleman Wong after earlier doubles victory.
Coleman Wong races through to victory against Martins Rocens in Saturday’s second singles match in Victoria Park following three-hour break.
