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US Open: Qualifier Coleman Wong Upsets Kovacevic for Hong Kong’s First Open-Era Grand Slam Singles Win

The 21-year-old ranked No. 173 advances to play Adam Walton after a straight-sets victory in his main-draw debut.

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Hong Kong's Coleman Wong serves during his first round US Open win over Aleksandar Kovacevic

Overview

  • Wong defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 in New York to reach the second round.
  • The match lasted two hours and 26 minutes and was played on Court 13 at Flushing Meadows.
  • Wong struck 38 winners and 22 aces with 31 unforced errors, while Kovacevic finished with 47 unforced errors.
  • He earned his place in the main draw by winning three qualifying matches at the tournament.
  • Wong will face Australia’s Adam Walton next, having reversed a loss to Kovacevic from their March Challenger meeting.