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Coleman Wong celebrates his win over Ben Shelton at the Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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Miami upset shows Hong Kong tennis belongs but I must conquer clay: Coleman Wong

City’s highest-ranked player hopes to continue recent breakthrough form in clay-court season, starting with wild card at Madrid Open.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong organisers eye beach tennis grand slam event and 2,000-seat party hub

ATP

Hong Kong to host Ultimate Tennis Showdown, with Zhang, Rublev confirmed

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Tennis’ version of rugby’s Hong Kong Sevens? New beach tournament spreads word

Fast-paced game aims for party-like atmosphere at city’s first fully fledged international tournament, in Discovery Bay.

Nikarat Wateenukit (in black) returns the ball to Junko Nagata during Beach Tennis World Tour Hong Kong at Discovery Bay on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
Nikarat Wateenukit (in black) returns the ball to Junko Nagata during Beach Tennis World Tour Hong Kong at Discovery Bay on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen joins call for tennis grand slam prize money to be shared more fairly

While top players benefit from increased prize money, players at lower levels often struggle because of a lack of sponsorship and high costs.

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Wong says public cash crucial to athletes’ security, ‘motivates me even more’

Coleman Wong says tennis keeping its Tier A status will make ‘a huge difference’ in his bid to mix it with the world’s best.

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Djokovic stuck on nervous 99, stunned by unseeded Mensik in Miami Open final

Unseeded Czech shows his tie-break prowess after match starts 5½ hours late.

Jakub Mensik (right) poses with the Miami Open trophy alongside his idol and runner-up, Novak Djokovic. Photo: EPA
Jakub Mensik (right) poses with the Miami Open trophy alongside his idol and runner-up, Novak Djokovic. Photo: EPA
ATP

Messi watching Djokovic reach Miami Open final made Serb feel ‘pressure’

The former world No 1 beats 14th-seed Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-final and will meet 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in Sunday’s showpiece.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Eala’s dream run at Miami Open ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka

Filipino Eala, the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in the event’s history, fell just short of going a step further despite another good display.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino teen Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami Open semis, Pegula stops Raducanu

Wild card knocks out her third grand slam champion of the tournament and will now face the American fourth seed in the semi-finals.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates her victory over Iga Swiatek at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Sports Institute

‘Firing on all cylinders’: Hong Kong tennis gets reprieve from funding cut

Association boss reveals axing from Tier A would have caused ‘significant cut’ in athlete support, says staging events ‘drives economic growth’.

Coleman Wong in action at the 2025 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Coleman Wong in action at the 2025 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Jonathan Wong
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen out of Miami Open after defeat by Aryna Sabalenka

World No 1 Sabalenka marches into semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic reaches last eight of men’s tournament.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen to face ‘mountain she cannot climb’ in Miami Open quarter-finals

China’s No 1 to take on Aryna Sabalenka, an opponent she has managed to win only one set against in five previous meetings.

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England’s routine World Cup qualifying win, Osaka out, Raducanu through in Miami

Thomas Tuchel’s defeat Latvia while, in the tennis, Aryna Sabalenka will face Zheng Qinwen in the Miami Open last eight.

England captain Harry Kane celebrates with teammates Reece James, Phil Foden, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice after making it 2-0 against Latvia. Photo: EPA
ATP

Coleman Wong hails ‘special week’ at Miami Open, says he needs to be stronger

Hongkonger has historic run ended by Australian Adam Walton, says he needs to ‘give credit to myself’ for performance.

Coleman Wong’s historic run at the Miami Open was ended by Adam Walton on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
Coleman Wong’s historic run at the Miami Open was ended by Adam Walton on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
ATP

Who is Coleman Wong’s next Miami Open opponent? How can I watch, what time?

The Hong Kong No 1 is through to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament; up next is Australia’s Adam Walton.

While you were sleeping

Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

A look back at Sunday night’s sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open.

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Australian Open champ Madison Keys stunned by Filipino wild card at Miami Open

Alexandra Eala, 19, beats the American fifth seed 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the tournament.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Australian Open champion Madison Keys during their clash at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Australian Open champion Madison Keys during their clash at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP
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Nadal ‘very proud’ of Coleman Wong after Hongkonger stuns Shelton at Miami Open

Wild card Wong – who trains with the Spanish great occasionally – downs 13th-seeded American in three sets, says ‘this is for you, Hong Kong’.

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Wong needs to be flawless to beat Shelton at Miami Open, coach says

City’s top player faces world No 14 in second round, with coach James Allemby saying he’ll need to make his first serve count.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

Shaun Liu is among the next generation of Hong Kong snooker players who would lose funding if the sport lost its Tier A status. Photo: Elson Li
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Coleman Wong becomes first Hongkonger to win ATP Masters 1000 tournament match

Wong, who entered the tournament as a wild card, beats German world No 82 Daniel Altmaier in straight sets in the first round of Miami Open.

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong looked comfortable against his German opponent, his coach James Allemby says. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong looked comfortable against his German opponent, his coach James Allemby says. Photo: Jonathan Wong
While you were sleeping

Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

ATP

Djokovic’s players’ union files lawsuit against tennis bodies over pay limits

The PTPA says it has been forced to take legal action to end ‘monopolistic control’ of the sport.

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Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

Morgan Gibbs-White has been one of the stars of a Nottingham Forest side which is battling to qualify for the Uefa Champions League. Photo: Reuters
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