World no.1 Sabalenka, tennis legend Agassi and rising star Kalinskaya delight in Hong Kong cultural experience

(HONG KONG) In what represents a 'Super October' for Hong Kong tennis, following last week's showcase of Latin America's top-ranked Francisco Cerundolo, Hong Kong fan favourite Andrey Rublev, and local emerging star Coleman Wong at Asia's premier UTS competition, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, legendary Andre Agassi, and popular star player Anna Kalinskaya visited Hong Kong last week for brand engagements. The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association hosted the distinguished guests and organized an immersive cultural journey through the city for them.

Making her inaugural visit to Hong Kong, Sabalenka was joined by Kalinskaya for an exclusive Victoria Harbour cruise, admiring the city's spectacular skyline and vibrant energy. The tennis stars further explored Hong Kong's natural beauty with an excursion to Lamma Island, where they discovered traditional fishing villages, hiked through lush green trails, and savoured fresh local seafood while experiencing the island's rich cultural heritage.

"I'm utterly captivated by Hong Kong's perfect blend of urban sophistication and natural wonders," Sabalenka shared. "From the dynamic cityscape to the serene countryside and beautiful harbours, I've completely fallen in love with this amazing city. I truly hope to return soon and potentially compete here in the future."

Agassi, who has become a prominent advocate for pickleball development in recent years, expressed his enthusiasm for the sport's growth potential in Hong Kong. At a special session against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Harbour's skyline arranged by Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, the tennis legend demonstrated his exceptional pickleball skills.

Meanwhile, Kalinskaya, who will compete in the upcoming Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025, dedicated time to inspire the next generation of tennis talent. She conducted an exclusive training session with 30 promising athletes from the National Training Squad, sharing technical expertise and motivational insights to encourage their professional development.

The annual "Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025" mega event will be held on the Tennis Centre Court of Victoria Park from 25 October to 2 November. Public tickets are now available for purchase through Klook. Cat 1 tickets range from HK$220 to HK$970; and HK$160 to HK$760 for Cat 2 tickets. The Tournament Village is open to the public completely free of charge throughout the event.

For ticketing details, please visit: https://www.klook.com