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(2 November 2026, Hong Kong) The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (“HKCTA”) is proud to announce that The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“HKJC”) will be the Official Community Partner of the Hong Kong Tennis Season 2026-27, covering both the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open and the ATP 250 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. This marks the fifth consecutive season of HKJC support for “M” Mark events organised by the HKCTA. This season, the HKJC, through its Charities Trust, has committed nearly HK$3 million to support the Jockey Club Hong Kong Tennis Open Community Programme (“the programme”), which comprises a series of community engagement activities, including guided tours, beginner courses, workshops, fun days, a mentorship programme, and opportunities to experience the “M” Mark tournament in person. The programme aims to enable members of the community, particularly those from underprivileged groups, to experience the enjoyment and positive values…

Celebrities, Tennis Stars and Children Come Together at Iconic Victoria Park Centre Court to Share the Joy of Tennis (1 November 2026, HONG KONG) With a strong field ever assembled at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO), fans can look forward to a week of scintillating tennis action at the iconic Victoria Park Tennis Centre Court. Before tennis stars such as trailblazer and world No. 19 Alexandra Eala, Chinese star Wang Xinyu, 23-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams, PHKTO 2023 singles champion Leylah Fernandez; former world No. 2 Paula Badosa, former world No. 3 Maria Sakkari, three-time Grand Slam singles quarter-finalist Sorana Cirstea, 2020 Australian Open Singles champion Sofia Kenin, and PHKTO 2024 runner-up Katie Boulter take to the courts on Monday, 2 November, a community day was organised to celebrate the sport of tennis. Led by Mr. Oscar Chow, Chairman, Hong Kong Tennis Season Steering Committee, and Mr.…

ADITHYA KARUNARATNE FOLLOWS WILLIAMS ON COURT FOR WTA TOUR DEBUT (1 November 2026, HONG KONG) 23-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams leads an action pack day one at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO) 2026, which also features local hope Adithya Karunaratne, tournament fourth seed Maria Sakkari, China star Wang Xinyu, and four-time WTA Tour champion Katie Boulter. The 46-year-old Venus opens the evening session (not before 6:30pm) on Centre Court against compatriot 23-year-old Mary Stoiana who has won three ITF titles. The American said, “I don't know much about Mary yet, so I'm definitely going to be finding out as much as I can before the match. I will go into this week with the same approach as always in my training and discipline for each match. And, of course, I'm extremely perfectional. I want to know that I am prepared to give my best on the court,…

ADITHYA KARUNARATNE TAKES ON WANG XINYU, LOCAL HOPES FADE IN QUALIFYING (31 October 2026, HONG KONG) 23-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams and world No. 19 Alexandra Eala have both been drawn against American opponents in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO) 2026. Fresh from reaching the doubles semi-finals in Guangzhou, Williams will return to the city for the first time since 2017 to play against world No. 113 Mary Stoiana, while world No. 19 Alexandra Eala opens up against 65th ranked Alycia Parks. Top seed Sorana Cirstea takes on Uzbekistani Maria Timofeeva, while recent Singapore Open singles champion Leylah Fernandez meets the 2020 Australian Open singles champion Sofia Kenin in what is surely the highlight of PHKTO 2026 first round encounters. Local wildcard entry Adithya Karunaratne will gain a wealth of big-time tennis experience when she steps on court against Chinese star Wang Xinyu…

YANDY SHEK FACES FORMER WORLD NO. 29 ALIAKSANDRA SASNOVICH IN HER WTA TOUR DEBUT; CODY WONG SQUARES OFF AGAINST JAPANESE NO. 2 HIMENO SAKATSUME (30 October 2026, HONG KONG) Three of Hong Kong’s brightest talents will begin their Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO) 2026 campaigns tomorrow in the qualifying draw. Yandy Shek Cheuk-ying, who is making her debut on the WTA Tour, will be second on Victoria Park Centre Court against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, who has reached two Grand Slam singles fourth rounds in her career. The No. 1 seed in the qualifying draw, the 32-year-old’s best ever singles ranking is No. 29, achieved in 2022. The 21-year-old local player will have many reasons to feel confident, though, heading into the match. She won her first ITF Pro title this year at the ITF W15 Hong Kong tournament, capturing the doubles crown alongside China’s Zhang Ying. She debuted on the…

EUDICE CHONG WITHDRAWS; SOFIA KENIN REPLACES BELINDA BENCIC IN MAIN DRAW   (29 October 2026, HONG KONG) The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open provides local players with a rare chance to test themselves against some of the world's best athletes on home soil, offering invaluable match experience and exposure at the highest level of the sport. The tournament has long served as an important pathway for emerging Hong Kong talents, allowing them to accelerate their development through direct competition with established international stars. This year, Adithya Karunaratne has been awarded a main draw singles wild card, which will be her debut at a WTA tour-level tournament. Meanwhile, fellow local players Cody Wong and Yandy Shek will begin their campaigns in the qualifying competition, where they will look to earn their place in the main draw against a strong field of international contenders. In addition, Karunaratne and Shek will pair up…

2023 CHAMPION LEYLAH FERNANDEZ AND US OPEN JUNIOR CHAMPION SUN XINRAN JOIN THE TITLE RACE IN HONG KONG ZHENG QINWEN WITHDRAWS DUE TO INJURY (18 October 2026, HONG KONG) World No. 12 and Tokyo Olympics Gold Medallist Belinda Bencic, Champion of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (“PHKTO”) 2023 Leylah Fernandez, and US Open 2026 Junior Champion Sun Xinran have been announced as the latest stars to join the stellar field at the PHKTO 2026. A two-time Grand Slam singles semi-finalist, Bencic has also captured 10 WTA Tour titles, two being WTA1000 events. Renowned for her lethal baseline play and masterclass court awareness, the 29-year-old staged a ferocious, headline-making comeback after becoming a mother in 2024, and earned herself WTA Comeback Player of the Year honours the following year. Bencic is returning to Hong Kong after a quarter-final run last year. Leylah Fernandez, who won the PHKTO in 2023, has…

23-TIME GRAND SLAM CHAMPION VENUS WILLIAMS RETURNS FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES (13 October 2026, HONG KONG) Olympics Gold medallist and WTA1000 China Open 2026 singles champion Zheng Qinwen will be making her debut at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (“PHKTO”) this year, while pioneering tennis legend Venus Williams has announced her long-awaited return to the prestigious tournament. PHKTO 2026, with a total prize purse of more than USD280,000, will be held at the iconic Victoria Park Tennis Stadium from 31 October to 8 November 2026. Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar. Known for her powerful baseline game and relentless competitive drive, the Chinese fan favourite Zheng won…

(7 October 2026, HONG KONG) The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association today announced the participation of Jasmine Paolini, Sorana Cirstea, and Maria Sakkari at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (“PHKTO”) 2026, adding further fire power to the already star-studded field. PHKTO 2026, with a total prize purse of more than USD280,000, will be held at the iconic Victoria Park Centre Courts from 31 October to 8 November 2026. Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar. Making her debut at the final WTA regular tour event in Hong Kong, Paolini is a two-time Grand Slam finalist and former world No. 4. A self-declared late boomer, the Italian broke into…

Hong Kong Doubles’ Number One Eudice Chong Aims for Perfect Finale to Finest Season (17 September 2026, HONG KONG) The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (“HKCTA”) announced today the return of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (“PHKTO”). The prestigious tournament will be held at the iconic Victoria Park Tennis Centre Court (“VPTCC”) from 31 October to 8 November, 2026. Prudential will return as the title sponsor of the tournament, giving fans the opportunity to witness, up close, the superb skills of world-class tennis superstars. Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar. A host of international stars and local talents will descend on Causeway Bay in a bid to…