Priscilla Hon’s Fighting Run Ends at US Open
Australian tennis player Priscilla Hon has wrapped up a memorable run at the US Open, though her journey ended in the third round against American Ann Li. It was a tough straight-sets loss, 7-5, 6-3, but the match showed just how much grit Hon brought to the New York stage.
The 27-year-old had made it further than ever before at a grand slam, reaching the last 32 after battling through three qualifying rounds just to earn a place in the main draw. Along the way, she collected some impressive victories, including an upset over Russia’s world number 20 Liudmila Samsonova and another win against higher-ranked Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean. Those results didn’t just boost her confidence—they also pushed her ranking to a career-best of number 106 and secured her prize money of about $363,000 Australian dollars, a life-changing result for someone who had to fight through qualifying.
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Against Li, Hon showed resilience. After falling behind 3-0 and later 5-2 in the opening set, she clawed her way back to level it at 5-5. For a moment, the momentum seemed to swing in her favor. But with the backing of the home crowd, Li found another gear, closing out the set before storming through three straight games in the second to seal victory in just under two hours.
Hon admitted afterwards that the match left her with mixed emotions. She described the run as “definitely a stepping stone” but couldn’t hide her frustration at the opportunities she felt had slipped away. “It’s a great opportunity,” she reflected, “and that’s why I was a bit frustrated when I wasn’t playing as well. I was thinking, I’m missing chances here. But I’m super happy to have qualified and to have won a couple of rounds.”
Despite the exit, Hon’s performance has been recognized as a breakthrough moment in her career. Her ability to qualify, upset top-20 talent, and compete hard on one of tennis’s biggest stages shows that she belongs in these high-level contests. For Australian fans, her rise is also a hopeful sign, adding depth to the nation’s representation on the world stage.
With Hon out, attention now turns to the remaining Australians still in the draw. On the women’s side, 15th seed Daria Kasatkina stands as the last one left, facing two-time champion Naomi Osaka for a spot in the last 16. In the men’s singles, world number eight Alex de Minaur carries the flag, preparing for a fourth-round clash with German Daniel Altmaier.
Priscilla Hon may have bowed out, but the way she fought at Flushing Meadows has left a mark. Her US Open run will be remembered not just for the wins, but for the belief it should give her moving forward—that she can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the game.
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