(Hong Kong) -Organised by F-Sports Promotions Limited, title-sponsored by Hang Seng Bank, and supported by the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, the “PPA Asia 1500, Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam 2026” (the “Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam”) featured the Round of 32 today. Hong Kong’s Hong Kit Wong and Nok Yiu Tang secured further victories to both advance to the Round of 16. World No. 1 stars Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters made their tournament debuts, cruising comfortably into the next round.
Opening the day’s action in Women's Singles, an on-fire Tang defeated her South Korean opponent in straight sets. In Men's Singles, Wong similarly eliminated his doubles partner Eunggwon Kim in straight sets. The two then joined forces in Men's Doubles to comfortably defeat the Hong Kong-American pairing of Julian Chow and Easton Horricks. In Mixed Doubles, Wong and Tang competed in separate draws, but both unfortunately fell short of advancing.
Taking championship court in the blockbuster finale were world No. 1 Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters of the United States, who teamed up for Mixed Doubles. Demonstrating their world-class dominance in their Hong Kong debut, the pair eased past their American-Canadian opponents. Ben Johns also partnered with world No. 2 Gabriel Tardio in Men’s Doubles, sweeping past a Vietnamese duo in straight sets to advance smoothly.
The venue features a dedicated fan zone, "PICKLETOWN," offering free admission to the public. Visitors can explore various themed booths selling professional pickleball gear and official event merchandise, with special opportunities to meet their favourite stars during autograph sessions. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the sport, PICKLETOWN offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more on https://www.ppatour-asia.com/
0 Comments