Coleman Wong Makes Grand Slam History for Hong Kong
In New York this week, history was written on the courts of Flushing Meadows. Coleman Wong, a 21-year-old tennis player from Hong Kong, has achieved something no one from his city has managed since the Open era began in 1968. He became the first man from Hong Kong to win a singles match at a Grand Slam tournament.
Wong’s breakthrough came in the opening round of the US Open, where he faced American Aleksandar Kovacevic. On paper, it looked like an uphill battle. Kovacevic was ranked more than a hundred places above Wong, yet rankings didn’t tell the whole story. After two hours and 26 minutes of determined play, Wong emerged victorious in straight sets, winning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6.
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The match itself was a showcase of resilience and precision. Wong fired down 22 aces and struck 38 clean winners, while limiting his errors. Kovacevic, who had beaten Wong earlier this year in a Challenger event, simply couldn’t find an answer this time. Every time the American tried to push, Wong responded with consistency and a strong serve, and when the pressure rose in the third-set tiebreak, the Hongkonger held his nerve.
This win carried extra weight because it wasn’t just a single match—it was the result of persistence. Wong had entered the US Open through qualifying, battling through three rounds before even reaching the main draw. For years, he had fallen short in Grand Slam qualifiers at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and Roland Garros. This time, though, all those lessons came together, and the result was a historic step forward for Hong Kong tennis.
Wong’s victory earned him a place in the second round, where he will face Australia’s Adam Walton. Walton himself has been enjoying a strong year, highlighted by a deep run at the Miami Open, so it won’t be an easy task. But for Wong, every step now feels like bonus territory—proof that he belongs on the biggest stage.
The achievement has already resonated beyond the court. For tennis fans in Hong Kong, Wong’s win represents more than a sporting result—it’s a breakthrough moment that shows players from the city can compete with the world’s best. For a young athlete ranked 173rd in the world, taking down a higher-ranked opponent in straight sets on one of tennis’s most iconic stages is no small feat.
So as Wong prepares to take on Walton in the second round, the eyes of Hong Kong—and many others who admire an underdog story—will be watching. Whatever happens next, his name is already etched in history as the first man from his city to win at this level. And in sport, once a barrier has been broken, it often inspires others to follow.
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