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 claimed gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defeating national team player Wu Yibing in straight sets. This marked the first-ever medal for the Special Administrative Region (SAR) in a tennis singles event. The 22-year-old, currently ranked 100th in the world, dominated the first set, winning it 6-2 in just 40 minutes, thanks to five aces.
However, Wu put up a strong fight in the second set, closely matching Wong for four games before Wong ultimately turned the tide. After a tie game, Wong broke Wu's serve after a series of deuces and then proceeded to serve out the match with precision, clinching the final game 40-0. With this victory, Wong secures his place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, provided he remains within the global top 500 rankings.
Sports Secretary Rosanna Law expressed her congratulations, noting that Wong's win brings the SAR's gold tally to eight, equaling the total from the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.
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