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Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Reaches US Open Third Round, Sets Rublev Test

The 21-year-old qualifier from Hong Kong, ranked No. 173, says he will play free of pressure against the 15th seed.

Overview

  • He defeated Adam Walton 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday to move into the last 32 at Flushing Meadows.
  • His second-round performance featured 21 aces and 54 winners, driven by a dominant serve and forehand.
  • He is scheduled to face 15th seed Andrey Rublev, a four-time US Open quarterfinalist, on Saturday in New York.
  • He became the first Hong Kong man in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles match earlier this week.
  • He is contesting his first Grand Slam main draw after three qualifying wins and his first best-of-five matches.