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Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open
The Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open is an ATP 250 event played in the city at the end of every calendar year. It is played at the Victoria Park Tennis Centre and typically marks the start of the men’s season.
last updated:
1 January, 2025
Players love Victoria Park Tennis Stadium for its ‘perfect location’, cityscape and harbour backdrop, and the convenience of getting to the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong tennis chiefs mull options for Victoria Park, with Kai Tak unsuitable

Upgrading old government-owned venue vital if city ‘aspires to be the best’, association president says, with Kai Tak not meeting criteria.

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Rublev will give Djokovic upbeat Hong Kong message, but unsure over return

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Hong Kong Tennis Open winner tells city’s Coleman Wong where to focus next

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Comeback king Alexandre Muller beats Kei Nishikori to win Hong Kong Tennis Open

Frenchman edges Japanese veteran in thrilling final at Victoria Park, after Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov earlier lose doubles decider.

Alexandre Muller holds the trophy after winning the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Michael Chang on what Coleman Wong – and Hong Kong – can do to join tennis elite

Three-time Hong Kong Open winner says city can lure ‘more and better players’ but Victoria Park not good enough for top-level events.

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China’s Shang retires ill during Hong Kong Tennis Open semi-final, crowd stunned

Shang ‘didn’t want to let you guys down, but I’m sorry’ as withdrawal sends his opponent Kei Nishikori of Japan through to final.

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Nishikori sets up Shang semi-final after seeds exit at Hong Kong Tennis Open

China’s Shang ends the run of Fabian Marozsan, while Jaume Munar and Alexandre Muller beat their seeded opponents and will meet in last four.

Japan’s Kei Nishikori in action in his quarter-final against Cameron Norrie at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Coleman Wong says Hong Kong Tennis Open gave him a push towards world’s top 100

The 20-year-old believes he is ‘not so far away’ from the best after close-run defeat by mainland China’s Jerry Shang.

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Musetti expects slam charge by Djokovic but says compatriot Sinner a ‘step ahead’

The 24-time grand-slam winner is ‘a danger for everybody’, says Italian world No 17, who hopes to be ‘last one standing’ at Hong Kong Open.

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‘Mentally strong’ Shang beats Martinez at Hong Kong Tennis Open, but Rublev out

Reigning champion Andrey Rublev beaten by Fabian Marozsan, denying Jerry Shang a chance to avenge his semi-final loss last year.

Shang Juncheng celebrates a point against Pedro Martinez at Victoria Park Tennis Centre on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong Open: Canada’s Diallo wiped Sharapova off headline to signal ambition

The 23-year-old, who is eyeing more progress following breakthrough in 2024, also reveals Ukrainian mum’s struggle with conflict in homeland.

Gabriel Diallo is among a crop of talented Canadian players aiming to end the country’s male grand slam champion drought. Photo: Instagram/hkto.mens
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Fils survives ‘rough’ conditions to book all-French Hong Kong Open quarter-final

Young star advances in straight sets, while compatriot Muller emerges on top following three-and-a-half-hour epic.

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Sliding doors moment opened up world of possibilities for China tennis star Bu

A move with his grandparents when he was an infant led to the world No 65 player being sent to one of country’s famous sport schools.

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Japan’s Nishikori faces key comeback test at Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Nishikori and Karen Khachanov clash in day-three headline match, following first-round breeze for the veteran Japanese.

Kei Nishikori in action during his Hong Kong Open first-round victory over Denis Shapovalov. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Chinese star Shang breaks Hong Kong hearts with victory over home favourite Wong

Teenager books second-round date with Pedro Martinez, while Nishikori eases through to Khachanov clash.

Coleman Wong unfurls a forehand during his Hong Kong Open loss to Jerry Shang Juncheng. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Michael Chang tips Chinese men’s tennis to shine, but will US rivals win first?

The former French Open champion and three-time Hong Kong Open winner expects to see progress from Chinese players in the coming year.

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Hong Kong Open: British star Cameron Norrie overcomes rising star Learner Tien

Tien went into the tournament riding the waves of reaching the final of the ATP Next Gen Finals, while Norrie had an inconsistent 2024.

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Italian Sonego says Rublev feud ‘in the past’, defends under-fire Jannik Sinner

World No 53 delivered fabulous display to beat Brandon Nakashima and book Hong Kong Open second-round spot.

Italian Lorenzo Sonego in action at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, at Victoria Park. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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French star Arthur Fils downplays need to keep up with ‘immense’ Carlos Alcaraz

World No 20 Fils, who is playing in this week’s Hong Kong Open, says he doesn’t feel under any pressure to emulate the grand slam winner.

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Only Sinner and Swiatek ‘know what happened’ in doping affairs, says Nishikori

Japanese former grand slam finalist set to begin Bank of China Hong Kong Open campaign against Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday.

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Rising Chinese star Shang ready to have fun at Hong Kong Open amid working hard

The world No 50, who faces the city’s No 1 Coleman Wong in the first round, had a breakthrough 2024 season but an unsatisfactory preseason.

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China’s Jerry Shang says his preparation for the season-ending Next Gen ATP finals was marred by an illness that has spilled over into the run-up to the Hong Kong Open. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong Open: Wong hopes home crowd will help propel him past China’s Shang

The rising Chinese star pulled Wong’s name out of the hat at the tournament draw to set up a repeat of the Shanghai Masters first round match.

Coleman Wong (left) and Jerry Shang at the tournament draw of the Bank of China Hong Kong Open at Victoria Park, before finding out they will face each other in the first round.
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Nadal’s major triumphs a source of inspiration for Hong Kong star Coleman Wong

Local favourite Wong confirmed as wild card for Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, as top-20 players announced for Victoria Park event.

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