Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Makes History Reaching US Open Third Round

Coleman Wong Chak-lam has made history as the first player from Hong Kong to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament at the 2025 US Open, where he played a competitive five-set match against world No. 15 Andrey Rublev. Wong's performance, marked by his trademark disguised drop shots and passion for the game, earned him praise from Rublev and increased his international recognition. After returning to Hong Kong, Wong expressed gratitude for the support from fans and reflected on the valuable lessons learned from his matches, especially managing fatigue and tactical play in long matches. He plans to take a short break before representing Hong Kong in the upcoming Davis Cup qualifiers and aims to break into the world's top 100 players. Wong's coach and family have highlighted his dedication and potential for further success, with Wong setting his sights on eventually winning a Grand Slam title. Additionally, he has joined the Ultimate Tennis Showdown event in Hong Kong, where he has been given the nickname "The Chosen Wong."