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Coleman Wong fired five aces against Alex Michelson in their first-round Houston Open match but also made 33 unforced errors, almost double his opponent’s 18. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong opens clay-court season with defeat at Houston Open

The 21-year-old, who won a Hong Kong Sports Stars Award on Tuesday, loses in straight sets to world No 35 American Alex Michelsen.

ATP

Jannik Sinner powers past Jiri Lehecka to claim ‘Sunshine Double’ at Miami Open

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Sabalenka seals ‘Sunshine Double’ with Miami Open win over local favourite Gauff

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

World’s top 2 women Sabalenka, Rybakina to clash again in Miami Open semi-final

Belarusian world No 1, who is on verge of ‘Sunshine Double’, lost to Kazakh world No 2 at Australian Open but had revenge at Indian Wells.

Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard in her win over American Hailey Baptiste. Photo: dpa
Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard in her win over American Hailey Baptiste. Photo: dpa
ATP

Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng

The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to back.

Carlos Alcaraz

Miami Open: Alcaraz out again; Zheng to face Sabalenka, explains ‘2-coach’ deal

Spaniard is knocked out early for second year running, while China’s No 1 wins first match against top 20 player since elbow surgery.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Naomi Osaka weighing demands of tour with motherhood ahead of clay court season

Former world ⁠No 1 and 4-time grand slam champion returned to the tour in ‌2024 after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter.

Naomi Osaka lost to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match at the Miami Open. Photo: dpa
Naomi Osaka lost to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match at the Miami Open. Photo: dpa
ATP

Coleman Wong encouraged to ‘use racquet to express values’ ahead of Miami Open

Hongkonger’s coach James Allemby believes player is moving in the right direction maturity-wise on return to event where he beat Ben Shelton.

ATP

Coleman Wong’s epic week ended by Belgian after another titanic three-set battle

Hongkonger loses Copa Cap Cana quarter-final, competed for 11 hours and 48 minutes on court over five days in the Dominican Republic.

ATP

Coleman Wong stays cool in face of outburst to reach last 8 of Challenger event

Hongkonger ignores Bosnian Damir Dzumhur’s tirade to again come back from a set down at Copa Cap Cana tournament in Dominican Republic.

Coleman Wong’s win over world No 64 Dzumhur was his second from one set down in two days after he beat Argentine Roman Andres Burruchaga, the world No 98, on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
ATP

Coleman Wong urged to ‘swing freely’ against son of football World Cup winner

Hongkonger gains ‘lucky loser’ reprieve after losing qualifying epic, coach praises 21-year-old’s resilience: ‘no loss is catastrophic’.

Coleman Wong, here in action during the recent Delray Beach Open, is being urged to ‘swing freely’ against Roman Andres Burruchaga. Photo: Getty Images
Coleman Wong, here in action during the recent Delray Beach Open, is being urged to ‘swing freely’ against Roman Andres Burruchaga. Photo: Getty Images
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen adds Baghdatis to coaching line-up, dismisses talk of Riba split

Chinese star is returning to action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after finally recovering from elbow surgery.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Rage against the machine: China’s Shang smashes DVDs in tennis frustration first

Jerry Shang tries out ‘smash room’ in Dubai, while WTA launches rage room at ATX Open in response to Coco Gauff incident after grand slam exit.

ATP

Only grand slams and masters tennis tournaments should have ranking points: Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev says dropping smaller events like Hong Kong Open would ease pressure on players to play 11 months of year.

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev wants to reduce the number of tournaments that offer ranking points. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Spanish former player Pere Riba has been widely credited with helping the Olympic champion reach the top level of the women’s game.

Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the last 16 at the Qatar Open by Elena Rybakina earlier in February. Photo: Reuters
Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the last 16 at the Qatar Open by Elena Rybakina earlier in February. Photo: Reuters
ATP

Coleman Wong loses to Valentin Vacherot in Mexican Open first round

The 21-year-old, who was well beaten in qualifiers, received a second chance as a lucky loser after Gabriel Diallo withdrew from the tournament.

ATP

Coleman Wong poised for career high despite narrow defeat at Delray Beach Open

The 21-year-old lost in three sets in the quarter-final in the US, with his next tournament set to be an ATP 500 event in Mexico.

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Hong Kong star Coleman Wong tipped for world top 50 ahead of Cobolli clash

The 21-year-old is targeting his first ATP 250 semi-final at Delray Beach Open, but first needs to get past Italian world No 20.

Coleman Wong hits a return during his Delray Beach Open second-round victory over Brandon Nakashima. Photo: Getty Images
Coleman Wong hits a return during his Delray Beach Open second-round victory over Brandon Nakashima. Photo: Getty Images
ATP

Coleman Wong beats world No 29 to reach quarter-finals of Delray Beach Open

The 21-year-old books meeting with world No 20 Flavio Cobolli after straight sets victory over Brandon Nakashima in ATP 250 event in USA.

ATP

Coleman Wong progresses to second round of Delray Beach Open

The 21-year-old beat world No 45 Nuno Borges in first round, will face either 2014 US Open winner Marin Cilic or world No 29 Brandon Nakashima.

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong Davis Cup progress checked by ice-cool Finland as Coleman Wong loses

Visitors win doubles and singles without dropping a set on day two to complete 3-1 success at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.

Coleman Wong scrambles to reach a forehand against Otto Virtanen on a difficult day for the Hong Kong No 1. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Davis Cup: Coleman Wong ‘ready’ to shoulder load with Hong Kong, Finland at 1-1

City’s top player efficiently brushes aside world No 476 Eero Vasa in straight sets, but Nicholas Cheng is picked apart in 42 minutes.

Coleman Wong launches into a forehand during his victory over Eero Vasa. Photo: Edmond So
Coleman Wong launches into a forehand during his victory over Eero Vasa. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong backs Davis Cup surprise pick to ‘do some damage’

Team captain Yu Hiu-tung hands Nicholas Cheng singles and doubles assignments for Victoria Park Tennis Stadium tie against Finland.

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong, Finland Davis Cup captains hold court amid spectre of absent friends

Former city tennis figurehead Steven Host and Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori were topics of discussion as the teams get set for battle.

Davis Cup

Davis Cup play-off: Hong Kong not underdogs against top seeds Finland, Wong says

City’s best player says playing at home should provide an advantage, team’s National Games bronze-winning experience could prove useful.

Coleman Wong says he hopes the team “can cherish and enjoy the chance to fight side by side”. Photo: Ada Li
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