Coleman Wong secured the men’s singles tennis gold medal at the Asian Games on October 3 in Nagoya, earning a spot at the upcoming Olympic Games. The 22-year-old Hong Kong player defeated China’s Wu Yibing in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, joining Wang Xiyu, also from China, who won the women’s singles title at the event.

Wong’s victory marks a historic milestone as he became the first male tennis player from Hong Kong to win gold at the Asian Games. Currently ranked 100th in the world, Wong has made significant strides in his career, including reaching the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time by a male player from Hong Kong during the 2025 US Open.

At 17, Wong moved to Spain to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy, where he has developed under the guidance of the Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal and his coaching team. Wong noted that Nadal remains closely involved in monitoring his progress and providing strategic advice. “He always talks to my coaches to see how I’m doing, how the team atmosphere is like,” Wong said. “Sometimes we have a meeting with him and uncle Toni [Nadal’s uncle] to see what’s going on, the situation.”

When asked if Nadal had congratulated him following his gold medal, Wong said he had yet to check his messages but acknowledged the ongoing communication and support he receives from Nadal and his team.

With this accomplishment, Wong has qualified for his first Olympic Games, expected to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism and a focus on continued improvement. “There’s still quite a long time to go, just trying to keep improving myself, see how far I can go,” he said.

Wong’s achievement not only highlights his personal growth but also represents a significant development in Hong Kong’s tennis landscape, as he prepares for future international competitions.