Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong Slam 2026: World no. 1s Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns power into finals

Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters

(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”) kicked off its semifinals today. World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns dominated their matches to book their spots in the Finals, setting their sights on the coveted champion titles.

In Mixed Doubles, Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns continued to showcase their supreme world No. 1 dominance, sweeping Ting Chieh Wei and Hunter Johnson 11–0, 11–1. Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin battled through a tense three-set clash against the sibling duo of JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson, prevailing 11–2, 9–11, 11–9 to set up a championship showdown against the world No. 1 pair.

In Women's Doubles, the powerhouse combination of world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters and world No. 2 Anna Bright maintained their unstoppable form against Sofia Sewing and Catherine Parenteau, cruising to an 11–4 victory in the first game before sealing a flawless 11–0 shutout in the second to advance to the Finals. They will face world No. 3 Tyra Hurricane Black and world No. 4 Jorja Johnson, setting up an blockbuster final featuring the world's top four players.

Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin

In Men's Doubles, the formidable pairing of world No. 1 Ben Johns and world No. 2 Gabriel Tardio took on Tama Shimabukuro and JW Johnson. Johns and Tardio set the tone early to take the opening game 11–7. Despite trailing 2–4 early in the second game, their composure and sharp net play saw them storm back to win 11–6, booking their place in the ultimate showdown against Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin.

The Men's Singles Final will feature an all-American clash between Hunter Johnson and Tama Shimabukuro, while Australia's Andie Dikosavljevic and Spain's Judit Castillo will battle for gold in the Women's Singles Final.

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.

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