Coleman Wong shows steel to win first tennis gold
Hong Kong, China tennis star Coleman Wong has won gold in the men's singles at the Asian Games in Nagoya, beating the national team's Wu Yibing in straight sets. Wong’s victory was also the SAR's first-ever medal in a tennis singles event. The 22-year-old, ranked 100th in the world, got off to a strong start, claiming the first set 6-2 in 40 minutes with five aces at the Higashiyama Park Tennis…
Tennis sensation Coleman Wong has claimed the gold medal in the men's singles category at the Asian Games held in Nagoya, China. He defeated Wu Yibing, a member of the national team, by winning the match in straight sets. This victory marked a significant milestone as it was the first-ever medal won by the SAR in a tennis singles event.
The 22-year-old, currently ranked 100th in the world, showcased his prowess right from the beginning. He quickly took the first set with a score of 6-2, dominating the game with five aces in just 40 minutes. However, Wu put up a strong fight in the second set, bringing the match to a tie at four games each. Wong managed to break Wu's serve, but only after a series of deuces.
Wong then capitalized on his momentum to serve out the match, winning the final game with a score of 40-0. His exceptional performance secured him the gold medal and will qualify him for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, given he maintains a global ranking within the top 500.
In response to Wong's achievement, Sports Secretary Rosanna Law extended her congratulations on social media. She highlighted that Wong's win has brought the SAR's gold tally to eight, equaling the previous high achieved at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
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