The pro tennis season officially returns to the city of Hong Kong this week as the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium plays host to the 2026 Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. As an ATP 250 event, the tournament serves as an important opening chapter for the new tour year, offering players a good environment to sharpen their form on outdoor hard courts ahead of the first Grand Slam in Melbourne.
The main draw is scheduled to run from January 5 through January 11, 2026. Qualifying matches will begin as early as January 3, providing a weekend of great tennis for those looking to secure a spot in the final 28-player field. With a total prize pool exceeding $730,000, the stakes are high for an opening-week event.
Tournament Info
- Dates: January 5 – 11, 2026
- Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, Hong Kong
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
- Category: ATP 250 (28-player singles draw)
Players
The 2026 edition features a competitive 28-player draw headlined by world number eight Lorenzo Musetti. The Italian star enters as the top seed and a heavy favorite, looking to start his campaign with silverware. He is joined by the unpredictable and always entertaining Alexander Bublik, as well as Andrey Rublev, who returns to the site of his 2024 victory hoping to reclaim the title.
Another storyline this year revolves around Alexandre Müller, who enters as the defending champion. After his breakthrough run last season, the Frenchman faces a challenge of protecting his points against a field that includes veterans like Marin Cilic and tough opponents such as Karen Khachanov.
More official info here.
Fans to cheer Coleman Wong
The local crowd will undoubtedly reserve their loudest cheers for Hong Kong’s own Coleman Wong. The young standout has been rapidly rising through the ranks and will be competing in both the singles and doubles draws, where he is set to partner with Canada’s Gabriel Diallo.
Predictions?
While Musetti is the statistical favorite at tennis bookmakers, Andrey Rublev’s history of success in Hong Kong makes him a threat to reach the final. Also, we kind of like the chances of Bublik here after all his successes on all surfaces last year and he will want a great start to the new season here.
Many analysts also view Arthur Fils as a potential dark horse; his explosive power is well-suited for the fast-paced conditions at Victoria Park. If the favorites falter, the consistency of players like Gabriel Diallo could see a surprise name deep in the second half of the week.
And don’t forget the next generation of talent. Japanese prospect Rei Sakamoto is expected to make an impact, testing his skills against more experienced opponents in these humid conditions. For the players, it is a race against time to find their rhythm; for the fans, it is a week of world-class tennis in one of the most iconic sporting venues in Asia.