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The 2026 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open will take place at Victoria Park Tennis Centre from 31 October to 8 November. The Hong Kong Tennis Association announced the local player entries for the tournament. Li Fen, a 24‑year‑old Sri Lankan‑born player, has received a wildcard into the main draw of the WTA singles event. She will make her debut at a WTA‑level tournament on home soil. Li’s career‑high ranking is 278, and she has won five ITF Circuit singles titles and several ITF U18 junior titles. “I am honoured to receive a wildcard into the main draw of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open,” Li said. “I thank the Hong Kong Tennis Association for this rare opportunity. I will give my all and try to make a strong start on the WTA Tour. My dream is to become a professional player and compete on the world’s biggest stage; this is just the beginning.” Li will also compete in the doubles event as a wildcard entrant. Wang Kang‑yi (Cody) and Shi Zhuo‑ying will begin their campaigns in the qualifying rounds. Wang, 24, won a bronze medal in women’s doubles at the Asian Games with partner Zhang Wei‑huan. She will also play in the doubles main draw with partner Jiang Xin‑yu, who is ranked 25th in the world in women’s doubles. Wang recalled her first appearance at the Hong Kong Open in 2016 and said, “The Hong Kong Open has played a crucial role in my development. I remember my first participation ten years ago, when I had the chance to play against top players. Last year I won my first WTA main‑draw doubles match on home soil, so this tournament holds a special place for me. I look forward to returning to Victoria Park and gaining more experience in this strong field.” Shi Zhuo‑ying, 21, will also play in the singles qualifiers. She made her debut for the Hong Kong team in the Asia/Oceania Group II of the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) this year, winning all five matches in the first‑team singles position and helping Hong Kong return to Group I in 2027. Last year she won her first professional title at the ITF W15 Hong Kong tournament, partnering Chinese player Zhang Ying in doubles. The tournament will also feature a change in the doubles field. Zhang Wei‑huan withdrew due to injury, and Belinda Bencic also pulled out for the same reason. Their spots will be taken by American player Sofia Kenin, who won the 2020 Australian Open women’s singles title and reached the French Open final the same year. Article source: Sing Tao Electronic Daily | Image credit: Sing Tao Electronic Daily
The 2026 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open will take place at Victoria Park Tennis Centre from 31 October to 8 November. The Hong Kong Tennis Association announced the local player entries for the tournament. Li Fen, a 24‑year‑old Sri Lankan‑born player, has received a wildcard into the main draw of the WTA singles event. She will make her debut at a WTA‑level tournament on home soil. Li’s career‑high ranking is 278, and she has won five ITF Circuit singles titles and several ITF U18 junior titles. “I am honoured to receive a wildcard into the main draw of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open,” Li said. “I thank the Hong Kong Tennis Association for this rare opportunity. I will give my all and try to make a strong start on the WTA Tour. My dream is to become a professional player and compete on the world’s biggest stage; this is just the beginning.” Li will also compete in the doubles event as a wildcard entrant. Wang Kang‑yi (Cody) and Shi Zhuo‑ying will begin their campaigns in the qualifying rounds. Wang, 24, won a bronze medal in women’s doubles at the Asian Games with partner Zhang Wei‑huan. She will also play in the doubles main draw with partner Jiang Xin‑yu, who is ranked 25th in the world in women’s doubles. Wang recalled her first appearance at the Hong Kong Open in 2016 and said, “The Hong Kong Open has played a crucial role in my development. I remember my first participation ten years ago, when I had the chance to play against top players. Last year I won my first WTA main‑draw doubles match on home soil, so this tournament holds a special place for me. I look forward to returning to Victoria Park and gaining more experience in this strong field.” Shi Zhuo‑ying, 21, will also play in the singles qualifiers. She made her debut for the Hong Kong team in the Asia/Oceania Group II of the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) this year, winning all five matches in the first‑team singles position and helping Hong Kong return to Group I in 2027. Last year she won her first professional title at the ITF W15 Hong Kong tournament, partnering Chinese player Zhang Ying in doubles. The tournament will also feature a change in the doubles field. Zhang Wei‑huan withdrew due to injury, and Belinda Bencic also pulled out for the same reason. Their spots will be taken by American player Sofia Kenin, who won the 2020 Australian Open women’s singles title and reached the French Open final the same year.
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