Davis Cup: Coleman Wong-powered Hong Kong claim stunning victory against Uzbekistan
Coleman Wong and Wong Chun-hun grab doubles point, before former’s singles triumph guides Hong Kong to 3-1 win in World Group II clash
A Coleman Wong-powered Hong Kong pulled off a stunning Davis Cup upset on Sunday, downing fifth seeds Uzbekistan 3-1 at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.
The city’s top player finished what he had started the day before, brushing aside Khumoyun Sultanov 6-2, 6-2 to win the tie with a match to spare.
It was the 21-year-old’s second singles triumph in two days, after his straight sets victory over Sergey Fomin on Saturday got Hong Kong’s first point on the board.
While Wong sealed the victory, it was the work he and Wong Chun-hun did in the earlier doubles clash with Sultanov and Fomin that paved the way.
The pair battled back from an early break in the first set to claim it 7-5, and then in a thrilling conclusion won the second 7-6 to send a roar racing around a packed centre court.
“I wanted to contribute more in the doubles match, as Coleman only had a 15-minute rest before his singles game,” Wong Chun-hun said. “I tried to be more active and cover more of the court to help him save energy.