'Hong Kong Stadium could be used to host tennis tours'
The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association said on Thursday that future editions of the Hong Kong Tennis Open could be staged at Hong Kong Stadium if the centre court at Victoria Park undergoes redevelopment. In his Policy Address delivered a day earlier, Chief Executive John Lee announced that the administration will explore redeveloping the court into an "iconic all-weather, multi-purpose venue"…
The Hong Kong Tennis Association has proposed converting the Hong Kong Stadium's centre court at Victoria Park into an all-weather, multi-purpose venue if current facilities need redevelopment. Chief Executive John Lee announced a plan to explore this transformation during his Policy Address. The stadium currently accommodates around 3,600 spectators and is the site for ATP 250 and WTA 250 tournaments annually.
Michael Cheng, president of the Hong Kong Tennis Association, emphasized the need for five show courts and a minimum of 7,500 seats for higher-tier events. He stressed the importance of a balanced approach for Hong Kong's future. Cheng assured that events would continue during the redevelopment, with transition and implementation plans in place.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) welcomed the proposal, hoping the government will ensure a smooth transition for top-tier tennis events and related sports while the stadium undergoes renovations.
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