Coleman Wong has been one of the feel-good stories of the US Open so far, having stormed through qualifying to reach the third round.
With five wins under his belt in New York, the young superstar is inarguably one of the most in-form players at the tournament so far, as he continues to make history for his country with each win he claims.
After all, Hong Kong is a relatively small region, with a population of just over 7.5 million. To have someone competing on the biggest stage in tennis, and now set to face the former world number five Andrey Rublev, is a huge thing for the nation.
Speaking about the honour of representing his country, having just beaten Adam Walton in the second round, Wong naturally cut an upbeat figure.
Coleman Wong reacts to making Hong Kong history at the US Open
However, it’s quickly become clear that positivity and joy are commonplace whenever Wong is around.
With an infectious smile and an upbeat personality, he is constantly laughing and joking his way through every interview he gives.
This was no different, as he first responded when asked if he had replied to Rafael Nadal’s congratulatory text: “Oh, I haven’t been looking at my phone, but it’s blowing up at the moment!”
He then went on to speak glowingly about Hong Kong, admitting: I’m really, really lucky to be representing Hong Kong, and I’m really grateful because it’s such a small city and for such a small place to have someone play in third round of US Open it’s something that I would never take it for granted, and I would never be more honoured to represent.”
Wong is a good friend of another history-maker, with Alexandra Eala having made history for the Philippines already at the US Open despite her second-round exit.
Coleman Wong’s 2025 US Open run so far
Wong will get the golden opportunity to battle Rublev for a chance to reach the second week for the first time in his young career.
However, it has been a long and arduous process for the 21-year-old to reach this stage, which could make him a genuine threat against a top player who has been known to suffer shock defeats.
Wong’s US Open qualifying campaign started off with a routine win over Chris Rodesch, before beating the seeded Italian Matteo Gigante in an impressive comeback win from a set down.
He then swept aside Britain’s Billy Harris in the final qualifying round, although his opponent would still gain entry into the main draw as a lucky loser.
Wong’s first main draw win came against the American Aleksandar Kovacevic, whom he beat in straight sets, before claiming a victory over Walton most recently.
Rublev, naturally, poses by far the biggest threat of anyone he has played so far in New York.
However, with his upbeat attitude, he will likely relish this chance and cherish the moment.
