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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong Reaches US Open Third Round, Draws Rublev

He became the first Hong Kong player in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles match.

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Coleman Wong makes a return during his second round US Open victory over Australia's Adam Walton
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Overview

  • He defeated Adam Walton 7-6 (5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to advance at Flushing Meadows.
  • The world No. 173 fired 21 aces and 54 winners in the second-round win, according to AFP.
  • His run follows three qualifying victories and a main-draw debut win over American Aleksandar Kovacevic.
  • He trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy and previously won two junior Grand Slam doubles titles.
  • He is scheduled to face four-time US Open quarterfinalist Andrey Rublev in the third round and says he feels no pressure in his first best-of-five event.