Hong Kong Special Administrative Region tennis star Coleman Wong left it all on the court during a nail-biting US Open third-round clash against Russia’s Andrey Rublev. The 21-year-old, ranked 173rd globally, fought valiantly but fell 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats 🪑⚡.
Wong, who trained at Rafael Nadal’s academy, stunned crowds with his crafty drop shots and fearless play. 'I proved I can push top players,' he said post-match, vowing to crack the world’s top 100 🏆. 'I’m getting closer – I just need to keep believing.'
Meanwhile, reigning champ Jannik Sinner survived a scare against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, rallying to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Could he be the first since Federer (2008) to defend the title? 👀
Wong’s run – from qualifiers to nearly toppling a top-20 seed – has tennis fans buzzing about this rising star 🌠. Catch the full highlights and what’s next for him!
