Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong seeks revenge against Rublev; injured Kyrgios, Machac withdraw

The “Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa” takes place at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park from 14 to 15 October 2025. A globally acclaimed, innovative, tennis event the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) will be making its grand Asian debut in Hong Kong.

Organisers today released the official draw for the quarterfinals of the event, along with match schedules. The tournament’s top seed, Australia's current World No. 7 and the 2024 UTS Grand Final London champion Alex de Minaur faces Chinese star Zhang Zhizhen, while Chinese talent Jerry Shang will face Czech rising star Jakub Mensik.

Hong Kong’s very own emerging star Coleman Wong will renew his rivalry with second seed and current World No. 14 and 2024 UTS Oslo champion Andrey Rublev in a ‘replay’ of their third-round US Open clash. Latin America’s top-ranked Francisco Cerundolo will take on French star Adrian Mannarino, completing the quarterfinal match-ups.

Adrian Mannarino and Jerry Shang have been added to the tournament as replacements for Nick Kyrgios and Tomas Machac, both of whom are struggling with injuries. Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will still be attending the Hong Kong event, the first time the tournament has been held in Asia, and participate in other aspects of the events.

“My knee injury unfortunately means I won’t be able to compete in Hong Kong, which is incredibly disappointing,” explained Kyrgios. “However, I will still be there to support the event and the fans. The tennis promised to be incredible, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Of the new tournament additions, French pro Adrian Mannarino has a recent surge on tour, known for his unique and precise control-oriented style of play. Last year, he achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 17.

Aged 20, Shang is one of the most promising players of his generation, who has defeated American star Ben Shelton three times in his career and defeated Lorenzo Musetti while winning the ATP 250 event in Chengdu in 2024. He will play UTS for the first time, a few days after one of the greatest wins of his career, against Top 10 player Karen Khachanov at the Shanghai Masters 1000.

The Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa delivers thrilling tennis matchups. On 14 October, four quarter-final matches will take place, followed by the classification matches, semi-finals, and final on 15 October.

All eight tennis superstars compete across the two-day spectacle, battling for the iconic Zeus Trophy in Hong Kong. The players will compete for a total prize purse of US$1.1million, with the winner taking home a prize pot of US $305,700. Results in Hong Kong will have a big say in which players qualify for the season-ending UTS Grand Final in London in December.

A limited number of tickets remain available for the event through HK Ticketing, China Travel Services (Hong Kong) and Fliggy. Tickets prices for the UTS tournament range from HK$380 to HK$1,380 for matches on 14 October, and HK$480 to HK$1,580 for the finals day on 15 October. 10% discount offer for Students aged 18 or below and Seniors aged 60 or above. 

The Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa is an “M” Mark event that helps reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a centre for major international sports events. The “M” Mark is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising an intense, spectacular and signature event in the territory sports calendar.

The event kicks-off the new ‘Hong Kong Tennis Season”, just one of a whole sequence of tennis events scheduled one after another this October, marking the start of what promises to be an exciting 'Super October' of tennis in Hong Kong. In addition to delighting tennis fans both locally, regionally and from further abroad, the various and varied tournaments also reinforce Hong Kong’s growing reputation as an internationally recognized destination for world-class tennis, as the whole city gets set to immerse itself in a thrilling tennis carnival.

Since its inception in 2020, the UTS has captivated global audiences with its uniquely fast-paced format. Each match is divided into four 8-minute quarters, allowing fans to appreciate the drama of the limited time remaining. The straightforward 1-2-3 scoring system, combined with 15-second serve clocks, sudden death point and one serve instead of two, makes matches more intense and accessible.

The UTS has brought its unique vibe to stadiums worldwide in emphasizing fan engagement and entertainment, transforming spectators into active participants in the match. Players conduct mid-quarter interviews displayed on giant screens, spectators do not need to keep quiet and can move around the arena and live music and lighting effects create an electrifying atmosphere distinct from traditional tennis events.