Tomas Machac and Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong join line-up for Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa 2025

Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa 2025 takes place at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park from 14 to 15 October 2025, marking the Asian debut for the globally acclaimed, innovative tennis league.

Organisers today announced that Czech star Tomas Machac and Hong Kong's Coleman Wong will join the strong line-up of eight elite male players who will battle for the iconic Zeus trophy in Hong Kong.

Machac is one of the most promising players on the ATP Tour, currently ranked 22, and flourishes at UTS events. He captured the UTS Guadalajara title and reached the Bastide Medical UTS Nîmes final this year, adding to his achievement as a mixed doubles gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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He is joined by Wong, who made history at the US Open by becoming the first male Hong Kong player to appear in a Grand Slam singles main draw. Wong went on to reach the third round in New York, marking a career-best performance. He has been granted a wildcard into Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa 2025.

The Hong Kong event previously announced the other six players in its all-star line-up. It includes Australia's top-ranked player, current World No. 8 and 2024 UTS Grand Final London champion Alex de Minaur, current World No. 11 player and two-time UTS winner Andrey Rublev; Chinese star Zhang Zhizhen, fan favourite Nick Kyrgios, Czech rising star Jakub Mensik and Latin America’s top ranked player Francisco Cerundolo.

They will compete for a total prize purse of $1.1million USD, with the winner taking home an estimated $306,000 USD.

Results in Hong Kong will have a big say in which players qualify for the season-ending UTS Grand Final in London, which takes place at the Copper Box Arena 5-7th December. Currently only Machac and Casper Ruud have confirmed their places, with defending champion De Minaur, Rublev and Belgian star David Goffin in strong positions to make the eight-man field - CLICK HERE for current UTS Race Ranking.

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Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS Tour Founder, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tomas Machac to our line-up of global tennis stars. Also, while finalizing Hong Kong as host of UTS's Asian debut, we witnessed a local superstar enjoying incredible form this year. His remarkable recent achievements prompted us to ask - why not extend a special invitation? We are therefore delighted to welcome Coleman Wong, who embodies the future of Hong Kong tennis, as he faces world-class rivals on home ground. Together with his enthusiastic Hong Kong fans we hope he will enjoy experiencing every second of the speed, passion, and non-stop action that makes the UTS such a special tournament.”

Coleman Wong commented: “Competing in UTS on home court marks a career-defining milestone for me. Having trained in Hong Kong since childhood, every step of my journey has been fueled by local fans’ incredible support. I am looking forward to the home crowd getting behind me. Their enthusiastic backing will be the ace up my sleeve against the world’s top players. I will be giving my all to showcase to the world Hong Kong’s outstanding tennis potential.”

Michael Cheng, President of the HKCTA, said, “The fact that the UTS selected the HKCTA and HK to host first Asian the first-ever Asian Ultimate Tennis Showdown Tournament speaks volumes for the growing stature of Hong Kong’s tennis development and its international recognition as a leading sports and event destination.

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“The inclusion of Coleman in the tournament represents the icing on the cake. He shows marked improvement in recent years and his career breakthroughs demonstrate Hong Kong athletes’ competitiveness on the international stage. We anticipate his home-court clashes with global stars will not only further inspire youth passion for tennis but also reinforce HKCTA’s commitment to supporting athletes’ pursuit of excellence and establishing Hong Kong as a leading regional tennis hub.”

The Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa kicks-off the new ‘Hong Kong Tennis Season”, following the successful hosting of three international men's and women's tournaments in the city. In a break from traditional tennis competitions, UTS’s revolutionary ‘sportainment’ spectacle, featuring a dynamic format, star players and electrifying performances, serves as the season's opening event, offering fans a uniquely different tennis experience. The subsequent international men's ATP and women's WTA tournaments form an impressive lineup of events to cement the city’s status as a premier tennis destination.