Coleman Wong wins historic match for Hong Kong

Coleman Wong Chak-lam achieved a major milestone on Saturday by defeating 13th seed Ben Shelton in the Miami Open. The Hong Kong player won the match in three sets, finishing with scores of 7-6, 2-6, and 7-6. After the victory, Wong dedicated the win to his home city, saying, “this is for you Hong Kong.” Wong is ranked 128th in the world and has been a wild card entry in the tournament. He struggled at times but held strong to secure the victory. He even led at one point in the final set, 5-2, before Shelton made a comeback. His victory caught the attention of tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Nadal expressed his pride in Wong's accomplishment on social media, calling it a "historic win for Hong Kong." He praised Wong's hard work and determination, stating, “There is a lot of effort behind these victories.” Wong has trained at Nadal's academy in Spain for three years. He has practiced with Nadal several times and appreciates their strong relationship. After the match, Wong expressed his happiness at receiving congratulations from the tennis icon.