Overview

• Coleman Wong defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (4) in the US Open first round in New York.
• He is the first Hong Kong man in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles main-draw match.
• World No. 173 Wong reached his main-draw debut by winning three qualifying matches at Flushing Meadows.
• He struck 38 winners and 22 aces with 31 unforced errors in a two-hour, 26-minute victory.
• Next up is Adam Walton of Australia, as Wong continues a rise shaped by training at the Rafa Nadal Academy and support from Alexandra Eala.