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Annual report 2016

CONTENTS

HKTA OVERVIEW 23 League Management Committee

3 Structure of HKTA 25 Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee

4 Committee Chairpersons 2016 28 Officiating Committee

5 President’s Report 31 Player Development Committee

6 Highlights of the Year 46 Tournament Committee

10 Prudential Open 2016 SCHEDULE 2017

HKTA COMMITTEES 51 Calendar 2017

15 Executive Committee Appendix

16 Coaches Development and Qualifications Committee 53 Appendix

19 Community & Social Responsibility Committee • Past Results of Hong Kong Team in ITF Junior Team World Finals • Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 21 Finance Committee • Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Champions • Recipients of the D’Auriol Scholarship 22 Governance Committee • Recipients of the Sports For Hope Foundation – Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards • Recipients of Panasonic Sports Scholarship Programme • Longines Future Tennis Aces Representatives • WTA Future Stars Representatives Hong Kong Tennis Association Patrons and Council members 2016

Life Patrons Dr. Stanley HO, GBM, GBS Hall of Fame Dr. HU Fa-kuang, GBS, CBE, J.P. The Honorary Henry YT FOK, GBM Inductees 2016 Enshrinees 2003 Dr. Kelvin NG Mr. H A NISBET Honorary Patrons Mr. Tau LUU Mr. S E GREEN The Honorary Ronald ARCULLI, GBM, CVO, GBS, OBE, J.P. Dr. Edward HARDISTY Mr. NG Sze Kwong The Honorary Timothy FOK, GBS, J.P. Mrs. Patricia HY-BOULAIS Mr. M W LO Mr. Herman HU, BBS, J.P. Mr. Kevin LIVESEY Mrs. R E TOTTENHAM Mr. PANG Chung, SBS Mrs. Enid LO-LITTON Mr. L. Cyril KOTEWALL Inductees 2003 Mr. S A RUMJAHN Mr. Ip Koon HUNG Mr. H D RUMJAHN President Mr. L. Cyril KOTEWALL Mr. TSUI Wai Pui Mr. Philip MOK Mrs. Ling Tsui Yuen Yuen Mr. TSUI Yun Pui Mr. Kenneth William CATTON Vice Presidents M.B.E., C.P.M. Mr. Ronnie CHENG Mr. LAM Siu Wai Mr. Vincent LIANG, J.P. Committee Chairpersons 2016 Executive Committee – Dr. David HO Honorary Secretary Coaches Development and Qualifications Committee – Mr. Jimmy CHANG Dr. Joseph WONG Community and Social Responsibility Committee – Mr. Philip MOK Finance Committee – Mr. Gary SZE Honorary Treasurer Governance Committee – Mr. Gordon NG Mr. Clement LEE League Management Committee – Mr. LAM Siu WAI Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee – Mr. Samson SIU Council Members Officiating Committee – Mr. Vincent LIANG, J.P. Mr. Andy BROTHERS Player Development Committee – Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Jimmy CHANG Tournament Committee – Mr. Clement LEE Mr. Mathew CHENG Dr. David HO Chief Excutive Officer Dr. Derek LING Mr. Christopher LAI Mrs. Gail MCDERMOTT Mr. Gordon NG Auditors Mr. Jason SANKEY Linkers CPA Limited Mr. Samson SIU Mr. Gary SZE Honorary Legal Advisor Mr. Edmond YUE (HKTF) Lo and Lo

2 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 STRUCTURE OF HKTA

Executive Coaches Development & Committee Qualifications Committee

Community & Social Responsibility Committee Affiliated & League Club

Finance Committee

Governance Committee

League Management Committee

Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee

Community Tennis Clubs Officiating Committee

Player Development Committee

Tournament Committee

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 3 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 2016

Executive Committee Coaches Development and Community and Social Finance Committee Dr. David HO Qualifications Committee Responsibility Committee Mr. Gary SZE Mr. Jimmy CHANG Mr. Philip MOK

Governance Committee League Management Committee Membership & Corporate Mr. Gordon NG Mr. LAM Siu Wai Affairs Committee Mr. Samson SIU

Officiating Committee Player Development Tournament Committee Mr. Vincent LIANG, J.P. Committee Mr. Clement LEE Dr. Joseph WONG

4 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 President's Report

I would like to thank the HKTA staff, council and committee members for their hard work throughout the year. 2016 has been a fruitful year for Hong Kong tennis with a combination of good junior results, the launching of community initiatives and closer ties with the ITF.

I wish to highlight the outstanding performance of the Hong Kong World Junior Tennis Girls’ team consisting of Cody Wong, Jenny Wong and Lin Wing Ka, who won the Asia/Oceania qualifying event and came sixth in the World Finals, which matches the best-ever Hong Kong result in an ITF junior team tournament.

The HKTA has continued to expand its community effort with the launch of the $21 million Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme. During the year, the Community and Social Responsibility Committee, which I chaired, was established. The main objective of the committee is to serve and contribute to the Hong Kong community, providing the opportunity for primary school students, teachers, seniors and children with special needs to learn tennis.

I attended the ITF Annual General Meeting held at , Croatia in June and met with the ITF President and some of the Board Members, as well as delegates from different national associations. More importantly, I witnessed Hong Kong’s application to increase our stake in ITF membership from one share to three shares being approved. This aligns with the HKTA’s recent expansion in international tournaments and initiatives. I again met with the ITF President, Mr. David Haggerty, when he visited Hong Kong in September, becoming the first ITF President to visit since 2005.

At this year’s Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, I was excited to see one of the best ever player line-ups for an international series event, with three champions and four World No1s competing. The tournament climaxed on the Sunday final, with former World No1 claiming the title in a thrilling game with the fast upcoming .

Lastly, I would like to thank the Home Affairs Bureau, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Mega Events Fund for their continued support.

Mr. Philip Mok President Hong Kong Tennis Association

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

Hong Kong Coaches receive LTA Coaching Certification Five Hong Kong coaches attended and received certification from the & (LTA) Coach Association at Mission Hills in July. The coaches received valuable insight from former no.1 and 6 time Grand Slam champion Becker and Dan Thorp, the LTA’s Head of Coach Development, with the course marking the first time the LTA coaching certification has been held outside the in . Participants of the LTA and Boris Becker coaching clinic at Mission Hills

New coaches in 2016 One of Hong Kong’s most successful homegrown players, Tong Ka Po joined the NTS Tsai coaching team earlier this year. During her professional career, Tong reached a high of WTA No. 236 in singles & 154 in doubles and racked up 3 ITF Pro Circuit singles and 6 doubles titles. She will now impart her considerable experience with the next generation of upcoming players. John Black from the United Kingdom and Nikola Zajelac from joined the HKSI coaching team this year. Both have impressive credentials with John having worked with current top pro as a travelling coach whilst Nikola has coached former Junior No. 1 Nikola Milojevic. At the beginning of the year former Hong Kong player Mr. Michael Walker was recruited as Director of Player Development to head up the HKTA coaching programme.

Hong Kong secures Davis Cup Group II promotion Hong Kong will re-join Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group II in 2017 after emerging triumphant at Left to right: Jack Wong, the Group III playoffs held from July 11-16 on the high altitude outdoor clay in Tehran, Iran. In Kevin Wong, Dr David Ho (Davis Cup Manager), Yu Hiu the group stages, the team, comprising of Karan Rastogi, Jackie Tang, Jack Wong, Kevin Wong, Tung (Davis Cup Captain), David Ho (Manager) and Yu Hiu Tung (Captain) defeated Turkmenistan and Pacific Ocenia, but Jackie Tang, Karan Rastogi lost 2-1 to Iran to finish second in Group A and advance to the play off stage.

With promotion on the line, Hong Kong toughed out a 2-1 victory over Group B winners Lebanon. After Hong Kong dropped the opening singles rubber, Karan Rostogi secured a straight forward singles win and then teamed with Kevin Wong to capture the deciding point in doubles. The promotion will see Hong Kong compete in Group II for the first time since 2014.

6 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 EFG Under-14 Team finish Sixth in World Hong Kong’s under-14 girls team recorded a historic milestone at the World Junior Tennis finals in Prostejov, , held from August 1-8, placing sixth overalls ahead of all other Asian teams. The team, consisting of Cody Wong, Jenny Wong, and Lin Wing Ka qualified for the WJT Finals for the first time in the tournament’s 25 year history after winning the WJT Asia/Oceania qualifying event in April, where they took out , Korea, and in successive rounds.

Seeded 5th for the Finals, Hong Kong defeated Slovenia and Argentina in Group A, but lost to eventual winners and number 1 seeds Ukraine, moving them into the 5-8th position playoffs. Facing Ecuador next, Hong Kong triumphed emphatically 3-0 to set up a final match against Slovakia. The EFG Girl’s Team lost the two singles rubbers, but saved face with a hard fought doubles victory to finish in 6th place, Hong Kong’s best ever result in the competition.

Left to right: Jenny Wong, Lin Wing Ka, Cody Wong and Leo Lin (captain)

Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme launched In the presence of Financial Secretary John Tsang and newly appointed HKTA Ambassador Eason Chan, the three year Jockey Club Tennis Rock Programme was launched in September. The programme, which will receive HK$21 million in funding from the Charities Trust, focuses on promoting the sport to all sectors of society by providing free training and equipment to over four thousand participants from four social groups- primary school students, children with special educational needs, PE teachers and senior members of the community. The programme seeks to boost grass roots development, whilst integrating tennis to the community and making tennis more accessible to the public.

HKTA Ambassador Eason Chan at the launch of the Jockey Club Tennis Rock Programme

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 7 Jackie Tang and Jack Wong break into ITF Top 100 After recording consistent results over the past year, two of Hong Kong’s most promising junior players, Jackie Tang and Jack Wong broke into the ITF Top 100 junior rankings in July.

17 year old Jackie recorded a career high of No. 59 in September, reaching the second round of the Wimbledon Junior Championships in June and reaching the final of the Jack Wong Grade 1 China Junior 14 Nanjing in singles. He also reached the quarterfinals of the US Open Junior Doubles Championships with partner Lo Chien Hsun.

Jack, who turned 18 this year reached No. 89 in August, capturing the Grade 3 China Junior 6 singles title in Chengdu and three junior doubles titles this year and made his mark on the ITF Pro Circuit by reaching the Indonesia F1 Future’s men’s singles final in Jakarta.

Jackie Tang

ITF President visits Hong Kong Hong Kong played host to David Haggerty, the ITF President on September 30th, marking the first visit of an ITF President to Hong Kong since 2005. Mr. Haggerty was taken on a tour of the HKTA training centre at Park as well as the facilities at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI). Afterwards he met with Council members to discuss how the ITF could help foster development of the game in Hong Kong and the future role HKTA can play in both Asian and world tennis.

Hong Kong’s top female player, Zhang Ling greeting Mr. David Haggerty

8 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 HKTA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The first HKTA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on October 14th during quarterfinals evening of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. The ceremony recognised five individuals that have been influential in shaping and advancing tennis in Hong Kong. Kelvin Ng, Patricia Hy-Boulais, Tau Luu, Kevin Livesey and Ed Hardisty were honoured on Victoria Park Centre Court for their outstanding achievements in the game of tennis in Hong Kong.

The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Kenneth K.K. Fok, JP, Vice President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and China (Federation) and Mr. Pang Chung SBS, Hon. Advisor of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong and attended by several former Hong Kong players.

HKTA Hall of Fame (left to right) – Mr. Philip Mok, Mr. Pang Chung, Dr Kelvin Ng, Ms Nora Luu (for Mr. Tau Luu), Mr. Kan Kwok Ming (for Dr Edward Hardisty), Mrs. Patricia Hy-Boulais, Mr. Kevin Livesey and Mr. Kenneth Fok

Caroline Wozniacki captures Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 On her debut at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, held from October 8-16 at Victoria Park, former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki swept to the title, outlasting ’s Kristina Mladenovic in 3 sets in front of a packed Centre Court crowd. The Chinese Taipei duo of -Jan and Chan Hao-Ching downed Brits and for the doubles title. The WTA International Series tournament, now in it’s third year saw record attendance of over 57,000 and featured a multitude of community engagement programmes and initiatives. Read more on page 10.

PHKTO 2016 Singles Champion, Caroline Wozniacki

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 9 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 Review

The third edition of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO) took place from October 8-16, with a star studded line up descending upon Victoria Park for the week long sporting spectacle, during the last week of the Autumn Asian Swing.

The Tournament was sponsored by the Mega Events Fund for the second year running, recognised as an ‘M’ Mark Event and supported by the Tourism Commission, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department and the Home Affairs Bureau. Prudential Hong Kong Limited were Title Sponsors for the third straight year, alongside Tournament Partners Lee Gardens, BMW, NEC, Leica, Lalique, The Kowloon Dairy, Lotto, Head, Gatorade, Yonex and VITA, amongst others.

The player field was one of the most impressive for an International Series event all year, led by World No. 1 and & US Champion this year . The German was joined by tennis icon Venus Williams, defending champion and former World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, top 20 player , Chinese No. 3 and perennial crowd favourite and former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki. doubles champions and rising stars Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic, along with the up and coming represented the young guard.

PHKTO 2016 Singles Champion, Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Garcia Heather Watson Wang Qiang

10 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Kerber taking a selfie with tennis fans after the match PHKTO 2016 Singles Runner-up, Kristina Mladenovic

World No.1 Angelique Kerber Venus Williams

Prize presentation of PHKTO 2016

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 11 PHKTO 2016 Doubles Champion, Chan Chan Yung-Jan, Chan-Hao Ching

Venus Williams PHKTO 2016 Singles Champion, Caroline Wozniacki

With top seed Kerber stumbling in the quarterfinals against the tenacious Gavrilova and none of the other top 4 seeds making it out of the second round, the final was experience versus youth after a rock steady Wozniacki took out defending champion Jankovic and Mladenovic and overcame Gavrilova in straight sets in the semi finals.

The final, played in front of a packed crowd, was full of twists and turns, with the consistent Dane racing through the first set 6-1 against a seemingly ailing Mladenovic, only for the French player to tap into hidden reserves and employ her big hitting game to grab the second set in a tiebreak. Despite some impressive shot making in the third set, Mladenovic was only delaying the inevitable, with the unflappable two time US Open finalist utilising her impenetrable baseline game to wrap up a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-2 victory in a gruelling 2 hours 40 minutes.

The win marked Wozniacki’s second title of the Asian Swing following her win at the Tokyo Pan Pacific Open and consolidated a remarkable return to form in the second half of the season, which saw her reclaim her rightful spot back in the top 20.

Left to right : Mr. Oscar Chow, Chairman of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 Steering Committee ; Ms Melissa Pine, Vice President of WTA Asia-Pacific and Tournament Director of WTA Finals ; Ms. Lilian Ng, Chief Executive, Insurance, of Prudential Corporation Asia ; Mr. Tony Wilkey, Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia ; Ms. Caroline Wozniackai, Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 Singles Champion ; Ms. Kristina Mladenovic, Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 Singles Runner-up ; Mrs. , GBS, JP, Chief Secretary ; Mr. Gregory So, GBS, JP Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development ; Mr. Kin-fung, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Mega Events Fund Assessment Committee ; Mr. Philip Mok, President of Hong Kong Tennis Association

12 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 The doubles final saw the number one seeded Chinese Taipei sister duo of Chan Yung-Jan and Chan Hao-Ching down the unseeded pairing of Brits Heather Watson and Naomi Broady 6-3, 6-1.

Hong Kong was represented by Zhang Ling who was awarded a wild card into the singles main draw, losing to Wang Qiang in the first round, whilst qualifying wild cards were given to Claudia Ng, Cody Wong, Katherine Ip and Eudice Chong, whom advanced to the qualifying final round.

The core focus of community engagement was further developed this year with a number of keystone initiatives. The PHKTO’s flagship CSR initiative “Let’s Serve” offered tennis clinics for around 10,000 students and “Kid’s Day” saw over 100 students receive the chance to hit with WTA pros. Thousands of people received free entry to the Tournament for People’s Monday which kicked off the event with a colourful opening ceremony and Student’s Tuesday.

Friends of Asia Hong Kong, the Tournament’s Official Charity Partner matched dollar for dollar the amounts raised from the PHKTO’s charitable events “Can Challenge” and “Bounce for Tennis.” Four WTA players including Johanna Konta and Zheng Sai Sai helped prepare meals at Food Angel, an organisation which re-processes surplus edible food into meals for the underprivileged.

The Tournament Village once more was a focal point for fans throughout the week, with a festival atmosphere for families to enjoy and played host to star autograph sessions, an array of F&B options, and interactive games & activities, whilst a FANZONE was set up on Pak Sha Road in Causeway Bay.

HKTA would like to thank Prudential Hong Kong for its continued support, as well as the Mega Events Fund, Tourism Commission, Major Sports Events Committee, Home Affairs Bureau, Leisure & Cultural Services Department and all other sponsors and partners, without which the success of the tournament would not be possible. A picture of kids at the Hong Kong-themed selfie booth in the tournament village

Participants of the Kid’s Day Clinic on People’s Monday Tereza Martincova giving a high five to a little girl at the Kid’s Day Clinic

Daria Gavrilova taking a selfie with Jelena Jankovic at the player party Players and TVB artists showing off their Chinese calligraphy skills at the player party

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 13 14 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Executive Committee

Chairman HKTA CEO Members Dr. David HO Mr. Chris LAI Mr. Clement LEE Mr. Gary SZE Mr. Ronnie CHENG Mr. Samson SIU Mr. Lam Siu WAI Mr. Gordon NG Mr. Vincent LIANG, J.P. Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Jimmy CHANG Dr. Joseph WONG

The HKTA signed significant sponsorship contracts with several well-known commercial brands in 2016, including: Nissin will replace Lions as the title sponsor for the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships, starting in 2017. The company has been the title sponsor of the Hong Kong Junior Series and Junior Novice competitions for the past two years, but the brand is now extending its involvement with local tennis development by including the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships, the biggest local junior tournament. Nissin is one of current ATP No. 5 ’s major commercial affiliations, and last year signed a contract extension that will run until 2020. According to Forbes, Nishikori was the highest-earning Japanese sportsperson last year and the 29th highest-earning international athlete.

Kowloon Dairy was secured as title sponsor for the Hong Kong Asian Tennis Federation Junior Series 14U, which took place during the last weeks of August 2016. Kowloon Dairy, a well-known Hong Kong brand that has been in operation since 1940, was the title sponsor of the ATP Challenger in 2015. For the second straight year, the brand also returned as the “official dairy partner” of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Kowloon Dairy products are 100% locally made by more than 450 employees. For over 75 years, the Kowloon Dairy has continued to supply everyday goodness to the community at large. Being recognised as the number one milk brand in Hong Kong underlines its commitment to quality and service.

Sergio Tacchini is a new partnership that will come on board as the “official uniform sponsor” of all the junior and senior teams in 2017. Over the years, the premium Italian sports brand has enjoyed a long and storied association with tennis players; starting most notably with John McEnroe in the 1970s, Gabriela Sabatini (1980s), and Martina Hingis (1990s), in the early 2010s, and most recently former ATP No. 5 and Barbora Strycova (WTA No. 20) from 2014 onwards. is also the official uniform sponsor of the prestigious Monte-carlo Rolex Masters.

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 15 Coaches Development and Qualifications Committee

Chairman Members Ex-officio Members Mr. Jimmy CHANG Mr. Amine BOUSTANI Mr. LEE Chi Fai Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Cyril LAU Mr. Poon Shui WING Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Daniel LEE Mr. Sher Pui CHEONG HKTA Staff Dr. Derek LING Ms. Willy CHAN Mr. Michael WALKER Mr. Hugo TSE Ms. Olivia TSE Mr. Eric CHUNG Ms Audrey LEUNG (Secretary)

Year in Review Main objectives of the Coaches Development and Qualification Committee are to ensure that all HKTA licensed coaches have access to a high-quality coaching support service that is required to assist them to uphold and improve their coaching standards, by providing continued education to update the coaches with the latest methodology and tools.

This year the CDQC planned and implemented a fruitful agenda of coaches’ trainings, refreshment courses and workshops. All these are organised to expand the opportunities through which the coaches can further enhance their knowledge, and to furnish them with the proficiency that is required to stay at the forefront of the coaching industry.

Highlights of the year included a coaching workshop conducted by former Technical Director of French Tennis Federation, Mr. Patrice Hagelauer in September; and a workshop on special behavioural issues conducted by the founder of Learning Support Services Association Ms Anita Ellis. In addition, nine coaches attended the ITF Asian Coaches Conference from 29 October to 1 November in Guangzhou.

The overall responses to these workshops have been extremely positive, and in 2017 the CDQC will continue to increase the coaches’ training opportunities by inviting professionals from different areas to conduct workshops. In the meantime, the CDQC will assist coaches in their efforts to acquire higher level coaching qualifications.

The CDQC believes that the development of coaches in Hong Kong through the provision of appropriate education and support is essential to ensure the future success of tennis in Hong Kong.

ITF-endorsed HKTA Coach Certification Scheme There were four Mini Tennis Instructor Courses and one Elementary Course conducted by local tutors in 2016. The CDQC also finally organised the second Advanced Course since 2002 to achieve one of its targets, which is to increase the number of higher level coaches.

Tutors and Participants of Class EC38 Hong Kong coaches with ITF tutor Mr. Singh

16 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 HKTA Coach Licensing Scheme and Coach Benefits Initiated by the Committee in 2003, the HKTA Coach Licensing Scheme serves to provide a quality benchmark for accessing the overall standard of coaches. This year 358 coaches successfully registered under this scheme. The scheme helps to standardise the coaching system, recognise qualifications of coaches, and open a learning window for the coaches to keep abreast of the latest coaching know-how and technology in the game through a continuous educational programme.

The CDQC has been actively promoting the status of the HKTA licensed coaches in all the HKTA programmes and on public courts throughout the year. The CDQC places a great deal of focus on the benefits of the licensed coaches and has endeavoured to promote the licensed coach status to the tennis public.

Workshops and Seminars The 12 workshops and seminars organised provided an opportunity for licensed coaches to consolidate their knowledge in different aspects. The following workshops and seminars by CDQC were organised in 2016 and were very well-received by the coaches:

Hong Kong Coaches at the ITF Asian Regional Coaches Conference Coaches workshop by Mr. Patrica HageIauer

Coaches workshop conducted by Mr. David Hsu

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 17 Date Topic Conducted by No of Attendees

19 Feb 2016 19th ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference Sher Pui Cheong, 60 in Turkey 2015 Review Lee Chi Fai, Lau Ching Man Brian, Cheung Man Chun Frank

16 Mar 2016 The Movement & Characteristics Hsu Hung Yuan David 59 of The

22 Mar 2016 The Importance of Vision Patrick Chiu 40

20 Apr 2016 Resistance Band Exercises for Tennis Players Fong Lap Yin, Lap 67

15 Jun 2016 Behind the Scene of the “Hong Kong Eric Dochtermann, 39 ITF Men’s Future” Tennis Players Jonathan Gray

22 Jun 2016 How Functional Performance Winnie Chan 49 Assessments Apply In Tennis

6 Jul 2016 How To Prevent Tennis Injury Chris Chan 38 During The Hot Summer

13 Jul 2016 Introduction to Sport Psychology Lo Cheuk Hang Karen 55 and Stress Management

15 Sep 2016 Investigation of Special Behavioural Issues Anita Ellis 23

28 & 29 Sep 2016 International Coaches Workshop Patrice Hagelauer 140

11 Dec 2016 ITF Workshop - Mr. Suresh Menon Suresh Menon TBC

11 Dec 2016 Annual Party HKTA TBC

Technical coaches’ workshops or reviews conducted regularly under the supervision of the Director of Player Development aimed to align the coaching philosophy of those working in the HKTA programmes, while frequent meetings discussed the development of Hong Kong tennis and suggested adjustments as needed.

ITF Recognition of Coach Education Systems Obtaining bronze recognition is still one of the CDQC’s targets and the above activities were all designed to make this a success. We are getting closer to bronze recognition and hope this can be confirmed in 2017.

18 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Date Topic Conducted by No of Attendees Community and Social Responsibility Committee 19 Feb 2016 19th ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference Sher Pui Cheong, 60 in Turkey 2015 Review Lee Chi Fai, Lau Ching Man Brian, Cheung Man Chun Frank Chairman Vice-chairman Members Ex-officio Member 16 Mar 2016 The Movement & Characteristics Hsu Hung Yuan David 59 Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Ronny CHOW Mr. Edward HO Mr. Michael CHENG Dr. Joseph WONG of The Clay Court Mr. Herman CHENG Mr. Philip NG Mr. Ronnie CHENG 22 Mar 2016 The Importance of Vision Patrick Chiu 40 Mr. Jimmy CHANG HKTA Staff Mr. LAM Siu Wai Mr. Samson SIU Ms. Olivia TSE 20 Apr 2016 Resistance Band Exercises for Tennis Players Fong Lap Yin, Lap 67 Ms. Grandi CHAN (Secretary)

15 Jun 2016 Behind the Scene of the “Hong Kong Eric Dochtermann, 39 ITF Men’s Future” Tennis Players Jonathan Gray

22 Jun 2016 How Functional Performance Winnie Chan 49 Year in Review Assessments Apply In Tennis The Community and Social Responsibility Committee was established in November in view of the increasing number of HKTA-run programmes and activities relating to community engagement. The process entails working with identified social groups to address issues 6 Jul 2016 How To Prevent Tennis Injury Chris Chan 38 that affect their well-being. It serves to broaden the scope from the individual to the collective to ensure consideration is given to the During The Hot Summer diversity that exists within our community. Communication, education, information delivery, public participation, working in partnership, 13 Jul 2016 Introduction to Sport Psychology Lo Cheuk Hang Karen 55 etc., all fall under this category. The main responsibility of this committee is to oversee the organising and planning of such programmes, as and Stress Management the Association continues with its goal of making the sport more accessible to the public.

15 Sep 2016 Investigation of Special Behavioural Issues Anita Ellis 23 Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme 28 & 29 Sep 2016 International Coaches Workshop Patrice Hagelauer 140 This year, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT) allocated $21 million to the HKTA for the new Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme. It is designed to benefit under-resourced schools and underprivileged 11 Dec 2016 ITF Workshop - Mr. Suresh Menon Suresh Menon TBC groups and impact participants’ lives positively by establishing tennis as part of their daily routine. 11 Dec 2016 Annual Party HKTA TBC The programme targets four social groups: 1. Primary School Students 2. PE Teachers 3. Retirees 4. Students at Special Schools

The duration of the programme is three years, during which the HKTA provides coaching, courts, and equipment. A press conference was held on 30 August 2016 on Centre Court at Victoria Park to kick-off proceedings and introduce specifics to the public and media. Special guests in attendance included Financial Secretary, John Tsang, and the Association’s newly-endorsed HKTA Ambassador, Eason Chan.

Press conference of the JC Tennis Rocks Programme Kids from Tennis Rocks Programme met with the Fed Cup team

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 19 HKTA Tennis Rocks The programme started in 2014 with the financial support of the Wilber Foundation and Prudential Hong Kong Limited. The aim is to encourage novices to pick up tennis and take part in local competitions or beyond. Training is provided to selected kids within their own residential districts, reaching Tuen Mun, Kwun Tong, Yau Ma Tei, North District and Shatin thus far.

Key points: • Approximate coach to student ratio 1:8 • Targets beginners aged 8 and under, giving them a sense of Tennis Rocks meet-and-greets basic skills, to enjoy the game, and have fun using Red tennis balls. • Depending on their progress, the HKTA may subsidise entry fees for their participation in various individual or school tennis competitions.

It delivers positive values and character-building challenges to kids who, otherwise, may have little or no opportunities to participate in tennis. Aside from training, they are encouraged to join other extra-curricular activities, such as Inter-Primary School Tennis and Mini Tennis Competitions.

The programme also seeks to provide other avenues, such as meet-and-greets with national players, sharing workshops, and attending tournaments, through which added opportunities are available for them and their families to experience tennis outside regular training.

Tennis Rocks trainning Cheque presentation by Friends of Asia Hong Kong

Fundraising The two charity events at this year’s Prodential Hong Kong Tennis Open – “Can Challenge” and “Bounce for Tennis” – raised $200,000 and $89,218 respectively. All proceeds went toward supporting HKTA’s programme for students with special educational needs in mainstream schools (NGO collaboration with Learning Support Service Association) and underprivileged students not quantifiable under the Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme.

Friends of Asia Hong Kong, the Official Charity Partner of the Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016, made matching dollar-for-dollar donations to benefit their charity organisations of choice – Inspiring HK Sports Foundation and Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation.

The Community and Social Responsibility Committee appreciates and commends the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Wilber Foundation and Prudential Hong Kong Limited for their financial support, as well as all their staff members that assisted with the programmes and fundraising activities mentioned above. Can Challenge

20 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairman Vice Chairman Members Ex-Officio Mr. Gary SZE Mr. Clement LEE Ms. Yoke Ming ONG Members Mr. Edmund HO Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Gordon NG Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. John YUEN Mr. Edmond YUE HKTA Staff Ms. Denise KWAN

Year of Review One of the objectives of the Finance Committee (FC) is to provide directions and advice to the HKTA and its Council on financial and investment policy and strategy.

During the year under review, the FC has reviewed the annual financial planning and budget prepared by the management and also explored different investment opportunities in the market with a view to securing better investment returns.

In addition, the FC has also reviewed the financial and accounting internal controls and made recommendations to the Council and management on the Quality Assurance Report issued by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 21 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Chairman Members Ex-Officio Mr. Gordon NG Mr. Dominic LI Mr. Mark DALY Members Mr. Ronald KWOK Mr. Selwyn SIU Mr. Philip MOK HKTA CEO Mr. Rudy CHUNG Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Chris LAI

Year of Review 2016 saw the second year of the Governance Committee’s (GC) mandate to streamline the committees’ terms of references, further enhance the association’s governance of conflicts of interest, and assist the Council in the creation of a legal working group. These work streams and initiatives have been ongoing, and recommendations from the committee will continue to be provided to the Council when appropriate.

The Protection of Children and Juveniles Ordinance and the Sexual Harassment conviction record check policies were discussed, and the Committee proposes implementing both policies for all full-time and part-time coaches.

In addition, we had a joint meeting with the Finance Committee (FC) to advise on the internal controls raised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). An independent committee has been established to provide advice.

Plan for 2017 The Governance Committee’s plans to continue to review HKTA corporate governance.

22 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Chairman Members The Hon. Mr. Justice Ex Official Members Mr. LAM Siu Wai Mr. Benjamin CHANG Andrew MACRAE Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Jimmy CHANG Mrs. Irene MARSHALL Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Vincent CHENG Ms. Debbie SEE Mr. Ernest CHIU Mr. Gary SZE HKTA Staff Mr. Frederick KEUNG Mr. Tsai Ge WAH Mr. Chris LAI Mr. Clement LEE Dr. Desmund YIP Ms. Allison LEUNG Dr. Derek LING Mr. John YUEN Mr. Joe PANG (Secretary)

Year in Review The LMC is responsible for managing, marketing and promoting the tennis leagues, as well as enforcing the leagues’ rules. In 2016 over 180 teams and over 2,900 players from 40 clubs competed in the league, with the total registration of players in all leagues exceeding 10,000. The two primary leagues that took place over the season were the Men’s and Women’s Winter and Summer Leagues, ranging from A+ to E grade. In addition, the Mixed Doubles League, the Veteran’s League (run jointly with the Hong Kong Veterans Tennis Association) a Two Court League (run together with the Federation of Community Tennis Clubs (FCTC)) and two Junior Leagues were also staged during the year, ensuring that players of all ages and abilities were able to compete.

HKTA League Results The annual League Presentation Ceremony was held on September 13, 2016 at the Jockey Club Lecture Theatre in Olympic House saw the prizes for the 2015/16 Winter League, 2016 Summer League, 2016 Veterans and Mixed Doubles leagues and the 2015 Autumn and 2016 Spring Junior Leagues awarded to the captains of the winning and runner-up teams. A new league presentation arrangement was launched this year, with the trophies presented immediately after the final playoff match. The participating teams were all excited and responded very positively.

The Summer league of the Men’s A+ division saw CCC emerge victorious ahead of the CRC. The CRC won the Ladies A+ Division champion title, with the HKFC runner-up. The 2016 Mixed Doubles League was won by CRC for the fourth year in a row – although IRC had the same number of league points as CRC, CRC won the match with IRC 7:2 to take the championship. The Men’s Veteran’s 80+A league was captured by HKCC and the 80+B champion was IRC2, whilst the 100+A and 100+B division were won by HLY and CRC1 respectively. KTHOA received the 120+ title, while CRC and USRC were joint winners of the Women’s 80+ Veterans League. The Junior Team Tennis Spring 2016 League Division A fell to SCAA; NUTC took Division B; DBRC Division C and CRC1 Division D; whilst in the Autumn 2016 League KTC won Division A and CRC Division D.

Two Court League In addition to the HKTA club leagues, the Two Court League, is jointly organised by the HKTA and the FCTC, for those clubs and complexes that have only two available courts. The goal of this league is to promote league tennis among the community and residential tennis clubs in Hong Kong. This year, 98 teams from 35 FCTC member clubs and three HKTA member clubs and residential tennis clubs with 1,500 players participated. The Two Court league proved a successful initiative that generated a lot of interest from the Hong Kong tennis community.

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 23 HKTA Convenors’ Tournament 2016 The 16th annual HKTA Tennis Convenors’ Tournament that is traditionally jointly hosted by the LMC and Chinese Recreation Club was held on November 27th, the morning of the CRC Open 2016 finals day. It is always a well anticipated and enjoyable event, with players keenly competing for the Convenors’ Cup, a perpetual trophy in memory of “The Tsui Brothers.” This year Mr. Gordon Cheung of GCYCC and Mr. Charles Tang of LRC won the competition.

Tennis Convenor Forum The Tennis Convenor Forum is a platform for communication between clubs and the HKTA. The forum was held on 11 November at Olympic House with representatives from eight clubs, it covered promotion and demotion for Men’s A+; the code of conduct; the new

Tennis Convenors’ Tournament, Mr. Lam Siu Wai, Chairman of LMC, Summer League 2016, Mr. Gary Sze, LMC member, presenting the trophy to presenting the trophy to the champion, Mr. Charles Tang (LRC) and Mr. the champion of Men’s D Division, SCAA Gordon Cheung (GCYCC)

Tennis Convenors’ Tournament at Chinese Recreation Club Summer League 2016, Mr. Tsai Ge Wah, LMC member, presenting the trophy to the champion of Men’s E Division, KCC

Summer League 2016, Mr. Benjamin Chang, LMC member, presenting the HKTA League Trophy Presentation, Dr. Desmund Yip, LMC member, trophy to the champion of the Ladies’ A, KTHOA presenting the trophy to the champion of the Winter League 2015/16, Ladies A+ Champion, CRC 24 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee

Chairman Vice-chairman Members Mr. Franklin LUI Ex-officio Members Mr. Samson SIU Mr. John YUEN Mr. Alex TAM Mr. Gordon NG Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Mathew CHENG Ms. Amy MANG Mr. Ronnie CHENG Dr. Joseph WONG Ms. Cindi HUI Mr. Sam MELWANI HKTA Staff Mr. Terry TSANG Mr. Conrad CHAN Mr. Dickson YEUNG Dr. Derek LING Ms Edith LUN Mr. Sai Lung LUI

Year in Review The MCAC is responsible for the communication with, and the dissemination of news and information to HKTA members, affiliated and league clubs, sponsors, tennis enthusiasts in the business sector and the wider public. The MCAC also maintains the HKTA’s membership and membership services, and procures sponsorship for the HKTA and its events.

Corporate Patron League 2016 - Prize Presentation

During the year, the MCAC held the 24th Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League. With the success in expansion of Corporate Open to Corporate Open A and Corporate Open B in 2015, this year’s event followed the same format for players not graded A+ but with Corporate Open A and Corporate Open B draws renamed as Corporate Open Premier and Corporate Open Championship draws for players not graded A+ respectively to better reflect the entry requirements of each draw. In order to attract wider participation and raise the popularity of the event among the business community, a players’ party was held on the first Sunday of the event. It received a good response from participating teams, who enjoyed live band music and food between matches. The 24th Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League was concluded on 2 May, with a total of 38 teams and 293 players participating. The event generated more than HK$130,000, which was applied to various HKTA junior development programmes.

Corporate Patron League 2016 – Players’ Party

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 25 Individual and club membership remained steady during the year, which generated a stable income for the HKTA.

The MCAC also focused on finding sponsors for HKTA’s tournaments throughout the year, securing a total of 41 sponsors (33 in 2015). Of these, 13 (8 in 2015) and 18 (10 in 2015) supported the Corporate Patron League and the Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016 respectively.

Promotion of the latest tennis news remains a key focus of the MCAC. During the last year, a total of 219 news articles were published through the HKTA websites and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Members and tennis fans can obtain the latest results and developments via these platforms. Press releases for big news stories, like the Hong Kong Tennis Open, were sent to key media outlets.

Membership (as of October 30th, 2016) Total: 4159 Adult: 3401 Junior: 758 Affiliated & League Clubs: 40

The 24th Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League Date: 22nd – 24th April & 29th April – 2nd May 2016 Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium Title Sponsor: Fok Ying Tung Foundation Other Sponsors: DKSH (Salonpas), , Femco (Parzt), Telford (Gatorade), Head, Joint Dynamics, Kee Wah Bakery, Lan Kwai Fong Group, NEC, Pacific Coffee, SAB Miller (Peroni), Sergio Tachini, Vita Distilled Water No. of Entries: 38 Teams

Results

Champions Runners-up Corporate Event Premier PwC Team A Police Tennis Club 1 Bowl HSBC United Italian Plate KPMG PwC Team B Corporate Open Premier Event Premier Ying Wa College DSOBA Premier Bowl Cafe Deco Yau Wing Co. Ltd. Corporate Open Championship Event Premier Mega Planner PwC Team C Bowl HKGCC Westpac Warriors 2

26 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Participating Teams:

Corporate Event Corporate Open Premier Event 1. PwC Team A 1. Kee Wah Bakery 2. PwC Team B 2. Cafe Deco 3. Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd 3. DSOBA Premier 4. Nomura 4. Hammer Capital 5. PCCW 5. Ying Wa College 6. United Italian 6. St Paul's Co-Ed 7. Westpac Warriors 1 7. HKTA 8. CLP Power 8. Yau Wing Co. Ltd 9. Goldman Sachs 10. Police Tennis Club A 11. Jardine Sports Association Corporate Open Champion Event 12. HSBC 1. Westpac Warriors 2 13. Prudential 2. Police Tennis Club B 14. Hong Kong Fire Services Department 3. DSOBA Championship 15. Towngas Tennis Club 4. Mega Planner 16. WL Gore & Associates 5. PwC Team C 17. KPMG 6. HKGCC 18. Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited 7. FCTC 19. BNP Team A 8. Lions 20. BNP Team B 21. Accenture 22. DigitasLBi

HKTA Affiliated & League Clubs (2016) 1. Aberdeen Marina Club 21. Jardine’s Lookout Resident’s Association 2. American Club 22. Kingswood Villas Tennis Club 3. Chinese Recreation Club Hong Kong 23. Recreation Club 4. The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club 24. Kowloon Cricket Club 5. Club De Recreio 25. Club 6. Correctional Services Department Sports Association 26. Kowloon Tsai Home Owner’s Association 7. Craigengower Cricket Club 27. Ladies’ Recreation Club 8. Discovery Bay Recreation Club 28. Laguna City Resident Club House 9. Fairview Park Country Club 29. MTR Corporation 10. Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club 30. Municipal Services Staff Recreation Club 11. Club 31. Pacific Club 12. Hilltop Country Club 32. Police Tennis Club 13. Hong Kong Country Club 33. South China Athletic Association 14. Hong Kong Cricket Club 34. Spotlight Recreation Club 15. Hong Kong Football Club 35. The University of Hong Kong Tennis Club 16. The Hong Kong Jockey Club 36. United Services Recreation Club 17. Hong Lok Yuen Country Club 37. VTC Staff Recreation Club 18. Hong Yip Service Company Ltd / Wonderland Club 38. Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club 19. India Club 39. Yaumatei & Tsimshatsui Recreation & Sports Association 20. Indian Recreation Club 40. YMCA of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 27 officiating COMMITTEE

Chairman Vice-chairman Members Ex-officio Mr. Vincent LIANG J.P. Mr. Michael CHENG Dr. David HO Ms. Cindi HUI Members Dr. Derek LING Ms. Gail McDERMOTT Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Jimmy CHANG Mr. Benson WONG Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Mathew CHENG Mr. Fredrick WONG HKTA Staff Mr. Ronny CHOW Mr. Chris LAI Miss Jesper CHOW Mr. Roy LIU

Year in Review The Officiating Committee strove to focus on improving the standard of officiating at all levels, and encouraged more officials to attend the ITF workshops to upgrade their officiating levels and get further experience by working at international events. HKTA officials worked on a busy tournament schedule in 2016 with 68 events, including the third edition of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, $25,000 ITF Women Circuits and a new ITF Junior Grade 5 tournament.

ITF Level 2 Officiating School – Chinese Taipei (6 – 10 Oct 2016)

This year, Mr. Roy LIU passed ITF Level 2 and attained the (White Badge) Chair Umpire certification.

We also have some senior officials working at ITF, WTA and ATP events.

28 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 HKTA National Level Umpire Training Course The HKTA also holds the National Level School every year in order to recruit new officials to cater for the greater number of tournaments organized every year. Some 23 candidates successfully completed the National Level Umpire Training Course conducted at the Victoria Park Tennis Courts and Kowloon Tsai Park Tennis Courts in May.

HKTA officials’ qualifications: National Level officials 205 ITF White Badge 13 ITF Sliver Badge Chief Umpire 1

The HKTA recruited Mr. Roy LIU as the full-time staff of Officiating Coordinator. The HKTA also encouraged officials to work in high-level professional tournaments overseas. Hopefully more Hong Kong officials can reach the international officiating level. New officials’ uniforms were distributed to all active officials this year, and the team uniform meets the Committee’s goal of a unified and professional appearance and team split for all officials.

HKTA officials worked in the following events in 2016:

1. Hong Kong Tennis Open – WTA 250K 2. Hong Kong ITF Men’s Futures 10K 3. Hong Kong ITF Women’s Circuit Series 10K & 25K 4. Junior Championships (Grade 2) 5. Hong Kong ITF Junior Tournament (Grade 4) 6. Hong Kong ITF Junior Tournament (Grade 5) 7. Hong Kong ITF Seniors Tournament 8. Hong Kong Asian Tennis Junior Series 14U Competition 9. PRUDENTIAL Hong Kong National Tennis Championships

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 29 10. PRUDENTIAL Tennis Cup 11. LIONS Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 12. CRC . SCAA Open Tennis Championships 14. Hong Kong Tennis Champions Cup 15. Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League 16. Hong Kong Districts Tennis Circuit 17. Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series 18. Community Junior Tennis Competitions 19. Junior Tennis Novice Competition 20. HKTA Open Mini-Tennis Competitions 21. HKTA/Prince District Inter-School Competitions and Annual Championships 22. Stars of the Future (Stage V) Tennis Competition 23. Longines Future Tennis Aces on the Road to the French Open 24. Summer League 25. Winter League 26. Veterans’ League 27. Junior League – Summer & Winter 28. FCTC League 29. Inter-School Easy Sport Competition 30. LCSD Central & Western District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 31 LCSD Eastern District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 32. LCSD Corporate Games 33. LCSD Master Games 34. LCSD Islands District Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 35. LCSD District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 36. LCSD Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 37. LCSD Kwun Tong District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 38. LCSD Northern District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 39. LCSD Sai Kung District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 40. LCSD Shatin District Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 41. LCSD Sham Shui Po District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 42. LCSD Southern District Tennis Age Group Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 43. LCSD Tai Po District Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 44. LCSD Tsuen Wan District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 45. LCSD Tuen Mun District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 46. LCSD Wan Chai District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 47. LCSD Wong Tai Sin District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 48. LCSD Yau Tsim Mong District Age Group Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 49. LCSD Tennis Competition and 6th Hong Kong Games selection 50. Ladies and Mixed Doubles Ranking Competition 51. USFHK Tennis Tournament 52. Hong Kong National Veterans’ Tennis Championships 53. HKSSF All Inter-Primary School Tennis Competition 54. Ladies Recreation Club Singles Championships 55. Ladies Recreation Club Audi 2016 Necker Cup Qualifier 56. Hong Kong Country Club Challenge Singles Tournament 57. Kowloon West District Police Tennis Tournament

30 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Player Development Committee

Chairman Vice-chairman Members Ex-officio Dr. Joseph WONG Mr. Jason SANKEY Mr. Andy BROTHERS Mr. Ronnie CHENG Member Mr. Clement LEE Mr. Siu Wai LAM Mr. Philip MOK Dr. Derek LING Mr. Todd HOPPER Ms. Gail MCDERMOTT HKTA Staff Mr. Hubert KARRASCH Mr. Chris LAI Mr. Jimmy CHANG Mr. Michael WALKER Mr. Mathew CHENG Ms. Olivia TSE Miss Muse WONG

Year in Review Progress continues to be made on many key areas of the Player Development Programme to ensure we develop high-performing tennis athletes for the future. We have achieved good results in 2016 that are extremely encouraging, especially the outstanding achievement by the World Junior Tennis Girls’ Team, who won the qualifying event in Asian/Oceania, qualified for the World Finals for the first time ever and captured 6th position in the world group.

The National Training Squad and Elite Development were improved in terms of the resources invested in coaches and players. Mr. Michael Walker was recruited as Director of Player Development at the beginning of the year. In addition to the Incentive Scheme, we have also set up the HKTA Tournament Support Scheme this year to top up the previous player support and enable players to obtain essential match-play experience at international tournaments.

Our school programmes go from strength to strength. We have succeeded in making great progress, which clearly shows in participation numbers. This year, the number of schools participating in Inter-School Tennis increased approximately 30%, while enrolment in the Mini Tennis Programme has also seen continuous growth.

Improvements have been seen not only in increased participation, but also in the enhanced Junior Development Programme. (See Junior Development Pyramid). Updating the Junior Tennis Development strategies has ensured a clear focus and sense of purpose to our work, which will enable us to identify talent and deliver our programmes in more effective and efficient way.

We will continue to explore channels to promote tennis in 2017, enhance the development work and ensure we are increasing the playing standard by offering quality coaching and continuously investing the necessary resources in our programmes.

Success is always due to the support of many different bodies, and the PDC would like to take this opportunity to thank the HKTA Council for its support during the year. The PDC would also like to thank Prudential Hong Kong, EFG Bank, Wilber Foundation and Prince for their financial support, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department for its funding support, the management of the HKSI for their continued support and grants awarded over the year and Prince, Dunlop, Head and Wilson for their generous sponsorship. The PDC would also like to recognise the hard work of the HKTA National Coaching Team and staff, all the licensed coaches, and players who have given us so much support during the year, and the players’ parents for their confidence and trust in us. Junior Development Pyramid

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 31 2016 Results Highlights The year’s remarkable performance was the 14U girls’ team finishing first at the World Junior Tennis Asia/Oceania Qualifying in Thailand and reaching the finals for the first time ever. The team that consisted of Cody Wong, Jenny Wong and Lin Wing Ka beat the top seeds, including Australia, South Korea and Japan, and sealed their place on the world stage. The team was eventually placed sixth out of sixteen teams in the finals, the highest placing to date.

Left to right: Jenny Wong, Cody Wong, Lin Wing Ka and Leo Liu (captain)

Junior No. 1 boy, Jackie Tang, appeared in three Grand Slam tournaments this year. He qualified for the main draw and reached the second round in the Australian Open Junior Championships singles at the beginning of the year; qualified for the main draw at the Junior Championships, Wimbledon, after two impressive qualifying wins; and reached the doubles quarter-finals at the US Open Junior Tennis Championships.

Jackie Tang at the Australian Open Jackie Tang at the Junior Champion- Junior Championships ships, Wimbledon

Other notable results included Jack Wong reaching the singles final in the Indonesia Futures; Eudice Chong and Katherine Ip teaming up for their first ITF Women’s Pro Circuit doubles title and Lam Ching and Alan Sou reaching the doubles final in ITF Junior GB1 Korea. Their success motivates others to compete harder, with the result that Hong Kong has 38 ITF ranked juniors, two of them are in the top 100; five WTA and four ATP-ranked players in 2016.

Jack Wong received his first trophy on the professional circuit

Davis Cup Commitment Awards Hong Kong Davis Cup stalwarts Mark BAILEY and YU Hiu Tung were honoured by the International Tennis Federation with the Davis Cup Commitment Award, reflecting their long-standing dedication to representing Hong Kong as all recipients had to compete in a minimum of 20 home or away ties or 50 ties at any level of the competition over their career.

Yu Hiu Tung with his Davis Cup Commitment Award

32 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Every quarter the HKSI recognises outstanding results through the Sports for Hope Foundation Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards. This year, tennis partners Jackie TANG and Jack WONG both received the award after winning a silver and a bronze medal respectively at the LTAT ITF Junior in Thailand and 27th Sarawak Chief Minister’s Cup (I) ITF Junior Tennis Championships in . Later in the year, Cody WONG, Jenny WONG and LIN Wing Ka of the WJT girls team received the same award. The team shone at the ITF World Junior Tennis Competition 2016 (Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying), where they became the 14U girls’ team champions.

Jackie Tang and Jack Wong received the Sports for Hope Foundation The WJT Girls’ team received the Sports for Hope Foundation Outstanding Junior Athlete Award Outstanding Junior Athlete Award Hong Kong Sports Institute The PDC has continued to work closely with the HKSI, holding regular Tier A sport meetings. The training is supervised by Head Coach, Amine Boustani, together with new coach, Nikola Zajelac, who was hired in September.

The player list consists of: Senior: CHONG Eudice Wong, IP Katherine Cheng, LI Hei Yin Andrew, WONG Chun Hun Kevin, WU Ho Ching Tiffany, YEUNG Pak Long Brian 18U: LAM Ching, SOU Ming Chun Alan, TANG Anthony Jackie 16U: CHAN Tsz Yeung Jason, LEONG Justine Sophie Kwan Tung, LOOK Avril, NG Hei Ching Claudia, NG Ki Lung Roger, YEUNG Venia, YUE Ching Ho Sunny, 14U: CHAN Man San Oscar, LIN Wing Ka, TANG Kyle Lok Yin, WONG Hoi Ki Jenny, WONG Hong Yi

Cody Zhang Ling The team also takes care of full-time players, including ZHANG Ling and Jack WONG. ZHANG moved back to establish Hong Kong as her training base after a new travelling coach, John BLACK, was appointed in late August. As of November 14th, ZHANG’s ranking is WTA 577 in singles and 318 in doubles. WONG ranked 98 in ITF juniors (with a highest ranking of 89 in Aug) and ATP 997 in singles.

EFG National Programme This programme offers structural training for selected players from 12 to 18 years old at the HKTA Tennis Centre and Causeway Bay Sports Ground. Players are required to commit to a 12-hour-per week-programme led by the National Coaching Team. The main objective is to nurture promising players through comprehensive athlete-centred, player development and competition. Jack Wong

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 33 Michael WALKER was recruited as Director of Player Development in February to strengthen the coaching team; while other well-known former Hong Kong players, TONG Ka Po and Keith LO, also joined the team. Other team members include Leo LIU, Ronald YIN, Jaume MONFORT, Hector BOTELLA, George ZHOU, and David HSU, and two fitness trainers, Lap FONG and Ellis CHAN.

Top (left to right): Ellis Chan, George Zhou Bottom (left to right): Keith Lo, Ronald Yin, Michael Walker, Leo Liu and David Hsu

The squad is exclusively for selected juniors. The PDC works closely with the Selection Panel to ensure that the selection procedure is well defined and followed. NTS 12U assessment

12U (HKTA Tennis Centre): AU Yan Yu LAU Hong Kiu Henry TAN Hong Tseng Curtis CHAN Kwok Shun Dasson LI Man Wai Chloris TANG Lok Shu Ophelia CHAN Yee Ting April KWOK Shun Wang Max

12U (Causeway Bay): CHENG Ming Lun Arnold LEE Pak Sum Aiden WANG Sui Lun Alan CHENG Tsz Ki Alicia Mia LEUNG Ka Chun Oscar WONG Clayton Dik Sum CHEUNG Eren Matthew LEUNG Wing Man Jenny WONG Hoi Yiu Michelle FU Yat Tsing, HAGI Erica MOCK Lucas WONG Wang Hei HUI Lap Yin Bryan NG Shuk Ying Hailey WONG Yu Zen KIKUNAGA Haru OYAMA Sotaro UAN Yi Ian KIM Joshua S PENG Andrew National Training Squad

14U (HKTA Tennis Centre): AU YEUNG Kit Yi Kaye LEE Hon Chun Johnny LEUNG Yi Hang Ethan WAI Yee Ching Candy CHAN Tsz Him Michael LEE Mang Hin Marvin Maxwell HEWARD WONG Chak Lam Coleman FUNG Tak Yu Abby LEUNG Chui Kei Kelly NG Kar Long GAUNTLETT Tim Thomas LEUNG Ho Wang WAI Ching Wah Oscar

14U(Causeway Bay): Bruno LOEFFLER FONG Ching Kit Andy LUI Tsz Ching Karen SHEN Hannah Kaile CHAN Wing Yan Emily LEE Nicole PEH Siu Lun Maximilian SUN Yung Hon Adrian CHEUNG Kei Yau Butter LO Tsun Ming Melvin Sheena Karrasch Masuda

16U (HKTA Tennis Centre): CHU Sin Ming Nicole LAW Wing Yin Heidi WAN Skylar LAM Chun LEE Wai Ming Max WONG Hoi Man Kevin LAM Pak Yiu Calvin LEUNG Ka Yiu Gordon WONG Sheung Yin Stephen

16U (Causeway Bay): CHOW Adam OGAWARA Takuya, WONG Jay WONG Yi Ning Anthony

18U (HKTA Tennis Centre): CHAU Arthur IP Tin Long Justin YUE Wai Yau Alicia CHOW Chun Ho TSANG Wai Yiu Nicole ZHANG Zheng Qi Jonathan

34 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Team Events Fed Cup Captain: YAN Zi. Coach: YU Hiu Tung. Members: ZHANG Ling, Tiffany WU, Maggie NG, Jennifer SHER.

The team finished third after beating Malaysia in the position play off and will remain in group 2 in 2017.

Fed Cup team Davis Cup Captain: YU Hiu Tung Manager: Dr. David HO Members: Kevin WONG, Jackie TANG, Jack WONG, Karan RASTOGI. Hong Kong defeated Lebanon in the deciding doubles to gain promotion back to Group II in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone for the first time since 2014. Davis Cup team ITF Junior Team Events As in previous years, each team was formed from the singles winners and runner-ups of the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships for the age group, plus a captain’s pick. Our EFG Hong Kong World Junior Tennis girls’ team, which qualified for the world finals for the first time ever, consisted of Cody Wong, Jenny Wong and Lin Wing Ka. Drawn in the same group with first seed Ukraine, Hong Kong beat Ecuador in the playoff for fifth and eighth and finally claimed sixth place in the final standings.

EFG Bank has been very supportive, donating an additional HK$100,000 in recognition of the World Junior Tennis girls’ team achievements in qualifying for the world finals in the Czech Republic. The PDC used the additional funds to arrange preparation for the European clay court tournaments, which helped make the team more competitive during the tournament. Both the Junior Fed Cup team of Venia Yeung, Claudia Ng and Cody Wong and the Junior Davis Cup team consisting of Sunny Yue, Jonathan Zhang and Roger Ng finished 11th. Elsewhere, the Under-14 Boys’ team of Kyle Tang, Oscar Chan and Kevin Wong claimed 13th place at the WJT Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying in Bangkok, Thailand. JDC team

Junior Fed Cup Captain: Karen Rastogi Members: Venin YEUNG, Claudia NG, Cody WONG

JFC team

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 35 WJT Boys Captain: Leo Lui Members (Under-14 Boys) Kyle Tang, Oscar Chan, Kelvin Wong

WJT Boys’ team Other Team Events Kevin WONG, Kyle TANG, Oscar CHAN, LIN Wing Ka, Cody WONG and Jenny WONG competed in the two-week championships in Vietnam during 15 – 29 March. Cody and Jenny ranked 3rd and 5th respectively among 32 players, the best result in the last six years.

Cody Wong and Jenny Wong received their ITF 14 & U Asian Development Championships trophies The Playoff for the WTA Future Stars Junior tournament was held end of September. Features players from across the Asia-Pacific region aims to promote high-level athletic development, health, fitness and empowerment of women through tennis. Venia Yeung and Lin Wing Ka earned their right to represent Hong Kong in 2016 after local play offs.

Left to right: Lin Wing Ka and Venia Yeung Both Venia and Ka ranked third in their groups and therefore failed to progress past the round-robin stage. However, it was an invaluable and memorable experience to compete against top 14U and 16U players from across Asia. The girls also had the opportunity to participate in the coaching clinics, recovery sessions and athlete development seminars conducted by the WTA. Most importantly, the girls met the WTA Finals stars at the draw ceremony and practice sessions. WTA Future Stars group photo

Candy Wai represented Hong Kong at the Longines Future Tennis Aces 2016 in Paris, where 16 players from around the world competed for the prestigious annual 13 & Under tournament during the French Open fortnight. Although she bowed out to Ana Paul Martinez of Mexico in the opening round, 4-2, 4-2, wins and losses are of secondary importance as the trip was a great opportunity and a wonderful experience for any tennis player.

Candy Wai

36 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Overseas Tours In addition to training, the PDC believes that overseas tournaments provide invaluable experience for player development. Numerous tours, training camps and clinics were organised to enable players to gain more opportunities to compete with players from different countries in 2016. They included the following: 25 Nov – 29 Nov 11 Aug – 16 Aug 15 May – 22 May Ningbo 12U Tournament ATF Yeoncheon International Junior 2016 IT&E Northern Marianas Tennis Championship Junior Championships 25 Oct – 31 Oct East Asian Junior Team Tennis 7 May – 15 May Calvo’s Select Care ITF Junior Championships

14 Jul – 30 Jul 17 Oct – 24 Oct ATF Junior U14 Circuit 1 and 2 WTA Future Stars Junior Road to

24 Mar – 30 Mar Easter Nanjing Training Camp

14 Jul – 18 Jul Match Play & Boris Becker Clinic

29 Sep – 17 Oct Asian 14U Colombo Week 1 & 2

19 Mar Match Play & Boris Becker Clinic

1 Jul – 9 Jul 4th International Junior Tennis Championship 27 Sep – 30 Sep Clinic conducted by Patrice Hagelauer 23 Jun – 10 Jul ATF Yeongwol Lee Hyung Taik 17 Aug – 21 Aug Foundation Series U14 Week 1 and 2 ATF Yanggu International Junior Tennis Championship

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 37 Tournament Support Scheme The PDC launched a Tournament Support Scheme this year in addition to the Incentive Scheme, to enable eligible players not under the HKSI to compete in international tournaments. The player’s plan has to be confirmed by their designated coach and regular reviews will be undertaken. Those players who achieve the following results requirements are eligible for reimbursement of part of their tournament expenses. Age 14 - win an ITF group 5 or above Age 15 - win an ITF group 4 or above Age 16 – win an ITF group 3 or above Age 17 – win an ITF group 2 or above Age 18 – win an ITF group 1 or above and a main draw match in an ITF Pro Circuit 10K or 15K.

Elite Development The Elite Development Programme (ED) continued to serve as a platform with clearly defined structures and competitive pathways to players to aid their progress towards the National Programme and beyond. There were approximately 280 players who were required to fully commit to the programme, and more than 20 were promoted to the National Training Squad (NTS) in September.

A Junior Elite group was also established in the 2016/2017 season to provide more intensive training and offer more match play opportunities to good 10U players. ED Training Group

Another successful ED year ended with an End of the Season Party held at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village. Awards were presented by Mr Alvin Ma from EFG Bank to players with outstanding performances, the winners were voted by the ED coaches.

ED match play day

38 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Elite Development Awards Winners 2015/2016

Awards Name Winner ED 16/U Most Improved Player Girl 2015/16 India Tory ED 16/U Most Improved Player Boy 2015/16 Jacob Friedland ED 16/U Most Outstanding Player Girl 2015/16 Elisa Hirn ED 16/U Most Outstanding Player Boy 2015/16 Vincent Denuit ED 14/U Most Improved Player Girl 2015/16 Shraavasti Bhat ED 14/U Most Improved Player Boy 2015/16 Jay Wong ED 14/U Most Outstanding Player Girl 2015/16 Nagisa Kikunaga ED 14/U Most Outstanding Player Boy 2015/16 Lorenzo Melzi ED 12/U Most Improved Player Girl 2015/16 Lee Tsz Kiu ED 12/U Most Improved Player Boy 2015/16 Franco Yap Man Ho ED 12/U Most Outstanding Player Girl 2015/16 Karissa Poon ED 12/U Most Outstanding Player Boy 2015/16 Jonah Gethin ED Green Ball Most Improved Player Girl 2015/16 Idrees Ariba Imran ED Green Ball Most Improved Player Boy 2015/16 Colton Chan ED Green Ball Most Outstanding Player Girl 2015/16 Lee Tsz Lu ED Green Ball Most Outstanding Player Boy 2015/16 Antonio Lee ED Orange Ball Most Improved Player Girl 2015/16 Kimaya Herath ED Orange Ball Most Improved Player Boy 2015/16 Solon Au ED Orange Ball Most Outstanding Player Girl 2015/16 Rosalyn Chan ED Orange Ball Most Outstanding Player Boy 2015/16 Leung Chit Lun Ares Award for the Coolest Temper 2015/16 Emma Loeffler Award for the Hardest Worker 2015/16 Lionel Ng The Novak Djokovic Award for the Fitness King 2015/16 Henry Lau The Serena Williams Award for the Fitness Queen 2015/16 Chan Yee Ting Apple The Li Na Award for Miss Congeniality 2015/16 Masuda Keeana Karrasch The Kei Nishikori Award for Mr Congeniality 2015/16 Eren Cheung Green Ball Matchplay King 2015/16 Riku Kato Green Ball Matchplay Queen 2015/16 Naomi Hagi Green Ball Matchplay Fair Play Award 2015/16 Gianni Rauti Green Ball Matchplay Best Competitive Spirit Award 2015/16 Carl Loeffler

Junior Squad There were 74 squads organised at 26 venues in 2016, with more than 800 players undergoing systematic training all over Hong Kong, Kowloon and the . They were supervised by a group of experienced HKTA licensed coaches, and official coaches meeting were organised regularly to discuss improving the programme.

Squad Meet at Victoria Park

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 39 The Junior Squad has long been the breeding ground for aspiring young tennis talents, and an important channel for the growth of a broad base of tennis-playing youngsters in Hong Kong. A Squad Meet was organised at the end of the season. All players were invited to watch the final of the ATF tournament at Victoria Park and awards were presented to outstanding players in the squad.

Young Athletes Open assessments conducted by the Selection Panel were held every six months. The latest phase saw 95 players attend the assessment, with 32 finally selected. Evaluations were conducted regularly to make sure the players were given a progressive pathway to develop their true potential. Young Athletes is a programme for players aged 10 and under, whose training using green balls is closely monitored by the Technical Executive and a group of HKTA licensed coaches. Players in this programme need to fulfill the requirements, such as attendance Young Athletes assessment day and tournament commitment.

Players: Kings Park:

CHAN Chung Yin Joey MA Darwin Tian Cheng, WONG Tsz Ching CHENG Siu Chi WONG Chun Hei YEUNG Tsz Lam LEE Tsz Lu WONG Lok Yan

Tsang Tai Uk: Cheng Hoi Lam WONG Yik Hin Leung Chun Yan Philip Kwan Ming Lam CHEUNG Lu Ng Ethan LAI Yiu Lam LAW Ho Ting Osmund Ashton Mar Wong Lok Lam LAM Hei MO Ling Yu Cheung Ho Ki Tuen Mun Wu Shan LI Kwan Lam TANG Lok Yin Cheung Tsoi Yi Cherry CHAN Lydia NG Chun Kiu TING Yau Mei Lam Yan Wing Cheung Ngai Hoi WONG Yee Wai Lam Yat Pan HO Oi Man

Tennis Stars of the Future The number of participants continued to increase for the third consecutive year this summer. Approximately 1,350 fresh new faces picked up a tennis racquet for the first time, all of whom will hopefully, in time, learn to appreciate the time-honoured virtues of tennis and come to embrace tennis as “a sport for life”.

The programme is structured with five stages to provide a systematic tennis training programme at entry-level for children between the age Summer training at Tseung Kwan O of 6-14. As the participants advance to a higher stage, their skill level and knowledge of the game will also increase correspondingly. The programme culminates with an age-group competition, which is a chance for the players and coaches to see how they have advanced after six months of training. This year the competition will consist of Boys 6 & under, Girls 6 & under, Boys 8 & under, Girls 8 & under, Boys 10 & under, Girls 10 & under, Boys 12 & under, Girls 12 & under and Girls 12 & under. Those who exhibit a keen talent for the game may also receive invitations to join various HKTA junior squads to further their development.

The PDC would like to take this opportunity to thank Dunlop and LCSD for their support of this programme. We are looking forward to meeting more young children through this programme and helping them to discover their sporting potential and experience the fun of tennis.

40 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 School Programmes With the generous support of Prudential Hong Kong Ltd. the school programme was significantly enhanced and enabled more school visits in 2016 and provided more resources to introduce the game to students in their physical education lessons, while also providing guidance to teachers for organising tennis activities in class. The “Let’s Serve” programme launched in 2016 reached 48 primary and secondary schools with close to 10,000 students benefiting. The feedback was excellent and we will continue the programme in 2017, hopefully one day reaching out to all schools. Let’s Serve school visit

All Hong Kong Inter-Primary Schools Tennis Competition This competition was organised in conjunction with the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation (HKSSF). There has been a significant increase in participating schools and players. The number of schools and players increased from 100 to 130 schools and from 325 to 512 participants compared to last year. All matches were played at the HKTA Tennis Centre from 27 September to 7 October. The PDC is incredibly grateful for the support provided by Prince, the HKSSF and all primary schools.

Inter-primary schools Mini Tennis competition Inter-primary schools Tennis competition

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 41 Individual Awards

Boys A Grade Name School

Winner Chung Lai Ching C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 1st Runner-up Mock Lucas 2nd Runner-up Huang Yu Jie HKBU Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School 3rd Runner-up Mau Ka Lung Tseung Kwan O Catholic Primary School

Boys B Grade Name School

Winner Lau Hong Kiu Canossa Primary School 1st Runner-up Leung Ka Chun Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School 2nd Runner-up Ling Ho Him C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 3rd Runner-up Christian Sean Wong School

Boys C Grade Name School

Winner Shen Jacob Kailiang The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (Primary School) 1st Runner-up Tsoi Wang Chi S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School 2nd Runner-up Cheung Ngai Hoi A.D. & F.D. Pok Oi Hospital Mrs. Cheng Yam On Millennium School 3rd Runner-up Wan Hiu Fung C & MA Sun Kei Primary School

Girls A Grade Name School

Winner Shek Cheuk Ying C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 1st Runner-up Chan Yee Ting Canossa Primary School 2nd Runner-up Leung Wing Man St. Clare’s Primary School 3rd Runner-up Lam Yuen Tung Sau Mau Ping Catholic Primary School

Girls B Grade Name School

Winner Tang Lok Shu Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School 1st Runner-up Wong Tsz Ching Chung Sing School 2nd Runner-up Ho Cheryl Cheuk Yan Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School 3rd Runner-up Idrees Ariba Imran Islamic Dharwood Pau Memorial Primary School

Girls C Grade Name School

Winner Sydney Victoria Stark German Swiss International School 1st Runner-up Lee Tsz Lu Canossa Primary School 2nd Runner-up Yeung Tsz Lam Canossa Primary School 3rd Runner-up Chan Hau Ching Rosalyn Sacred Heart Canossian School

42 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Team Awards

Boys A Grade School

Winner C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 1st Runner-up W F Joseph Lee Primary School 2nd Runner-up HKBU Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School 3rd Runner-up Tseung Kwan O Catholic Primary School

Boys B Grade School

Winner C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 1st Runner-up Canossa Primary School 2nd Runner-up Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School 3rd Runner-up The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (Primary School)

Boys B Grade School

Winner The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (Primary School) 1st Runner-up SKH Mung Yan Primary School 2nd Runner-up C & MA Sun Kei Primary School 3rd Runner-up A.D. & F.D. Pok Oi Hospital Mrs. Cheng Yam On Millennium School

Girls A Grade School

Winner Canossa Primary School 1st Runner-up St. Clare’s Primary School 2nd Runner-up PLK Tin Ka Ping Millennium Primary School 3rd Runner-up Diocesan Girls’ School

Girls A Grade School

Winner Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School 1st Runner-up Canossa Primary School 2nd Runner-up PLK Tin Ka Ping Millennium Primary School 3rd Runner-up Evangel College (Primary School)

Girls A Grade School

Winner Canossa Primary School 1st Runner-up German Swiss International School 2nd Runner-up Sacred Heart Canossian School 3rd Runner-up SKH Mung Yan Primary School

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 43 HKTA / Prince Primary Schools Mini Tennis Promotion Scheme This is the 25th year this event has been hosted by the HKTA as part of the HKTA/Prince Primary Schools Mini Tennis Promotion Scheme 2015-2016, which is generously supported by Prince.

The scheme consists of five components: School Visits, Teachers’ Training, the Mini Tennis District Inter Primary Schools Competition, the Annual Championships and a Bridging Course. The 2015/16 scheme continued to receive a good response; 67 primary schools have participated and 445 primary school students played for their schools in the district competitions. The semi-finalists were all invited to participate in the Annual Championships on 28 May. Players, parents, teachers, coaches and sponsors all enjoyed a great day, with a prize presentation at the end.

Award List: Individual Awards

Winner Tam Sin Hang (C & MA Sun Kei Primary School) 1st Runner-up Mo Yiu Ting Dennison (St. Johannes College (Primary Section)) Boys Under 7 2nd Runner-up Fung Chuen Hei Carison (Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School) 3rd Runner-up Wen Tsz Lok (P.L.K. Vicwood K.T. Chong No.2 Primary School)

Winner Wong Yin Yan (S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School) 1st Runner-up Cheung Ngai Hoi (A.D. & F.D. Pok Oi Hospital Mrs. Cheng Yam On Millennium School) Boys Under 8 2nd Runner-up Chan Kwok Ting Makson (W F Joseph Lee Primary School) 3rd Runner-up Cheng Shun Lam (C & MA Sun Kei Primary School)

Winner Choi Wang Chit (S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School) 1st Runner-up Wan Hiu Fung (C & MA Sun Kei Primary School) Boys Under 9 2nd Runner-up Chan Bok (Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School) 3rd Runner-up Wong Yin Nok (S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School)

Winner Lam Sum Tuet (Tseung Kwan O Catholic Primary School) 1st Runner-up Leung Tsz Yau (Canossa Primary School) Girls Under 7 2nd Runner-up Wong Yin Chi Chloe (Evangel College) 3rd Runner-up Chu Wing Lam (Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School)

Winner Lee Wing Tung (Canossa Primary School) 1st Runner-up Chan Hau Yan (S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School) Girls Under8 2nd Runner-up Ting Yau Mei (Canossa Primary School) 3rd Runner-up Chan Hau Ching Rosalyn (Sacred Heart Canossian School)

Winner Yeung Tsz Lam (Canossa Primary School) 1st Runner-up Yeung Hiu Ching (Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School) Girls Under 9 2nd Runner-up Chan Lydia (S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School) 3rd Runner-up Liao Yiming (Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Millennium Primary School)

44 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Team Awards

(1) School Grand Champion Awards

Boys Girls

Winner S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School Canossa Primary School

(2) Best Team Spirit Awards

School

Winner S.K.H. Mung Yan Primary School

Mini Tennis Mini Tennis is a very important part of the HKTA Junior Development Programme that provides an ideal vehicle for the development of foundation tennis skills in young children. Through Mini Tennis, the sport is introduced to kids from age three onwards.

Regional Mini Tennis Regular mini tennis training for different levels was organised in regions. Enrolment was consistently good and we are looking for a more successful year in 2017 by adding more fun and updated programme training.

Kindergarten Mini Tennis Tour The PDC continued to arrange fun, interactive mini tennis training at kindergartens. The children’s response has been great and the principals, and teachers appreciate the extra value that playing mini tennis has brought to school life. The Mini Tennis Demo Team will continue to visit more kindergartens and put racquets in the hands of enthusiastic young children in the coming year.

Community Tennis The PDC has continuously worked closely with LCSD to promote tennis to local communities. A total of 34 community tennis clubs (CTC) are now affiliated with the HKTA, and fun days, various training programmes and leagues were organised through the network.

The List of Community Clubs:

1. Aberdeen Tennis Club 18. Sham Shui Po Sports Assoc. Tennis Club 2. Ace Tennis Club Hong Kong 19. Tiebreaker Tennis Club 3. Tennis Association 20. Tsuen Wan Tennis Association 4. Eastern District Tennis Association 21. Tsuen King Tennis Club 5. Elite Tennis Association 22. Tuen Mun Sports Association Tennis Club 6. Excellent Tennis Club 23. Twin Town Tennis Club 7. Friendship Tennis Club 24. Universal Tennis Club 8. Federation of Community Tennis Clubs 25. Yours Tennis Club 9. HKTennisclub.com Tennis Club 26. Wonderful Tennis Club 10. King’s Tennis Club 27. Monday Tennis Association 11. Kowloon City Olympic Tennis Club 28. Sham Shui Po Junior Tennis Club 12. Kwai Tsing Tennis Club 29. Mongkok Tennis Club 13. Kwai Tsing Sports Association Tennis Club 30. New City Tennis Club 14. Kwun Tong Tennis Club 31. Jordan Valley Tennis Club 15. North District & Tai Po Tennis Club 32. Choi Hung Tennis Club 16. Progress Tennis Club 33. Power Tennis Club 17. Pushing Tennis Club 34. Grand Slam Tennis Club

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 45 tournament COMMITTEE

Chairman Vice-chairman Members Dr. Derek LING HKTA Staff Mr. Clement LEE Mr. Vincent LIANG, J.P. Mr. Andy BROTHERS Mr. Philip MOK Mr. Chris LAI Mr. Michael CHENG Dr. Joseph WONG Ms. Allison LEUNG Mr. Ronnie CHENG Mrs. Gail MCDERMOTT Ms. Cindy TAM Dr. David HO Mr. Jason SANKEY (Secretary) Mr. LAM Siu Wai

Year in Review Competition is a key element in our sport and providing competitive opportunities at all levels and ages is central to the Tournament Committee. In 2016, the HKTA hosted a total of ten ITF Pro Circuit tournaments for men and women, in addition to three ITF Junior Circuit events. A two-week ATF 14 & Under Circuit was also held. Participation in local tournaments remains strong with close to 800 entries for the Lions Hong Kong National Junior Championships, and the Junior Series and Junior Novice Competitions totaling a combined 2,700 entries. To provide more match-play experience for 12 & Under players, a Community Junior Tennis Competition with four legs of competitions, and each leg consisting of separate draws for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, was organised. A revamped Hong Kong Junior Ranking System that is more in line with the ITF Junior Rankings was rolled out in July and will be in full running by 2017.

ITF Circuit Events From June 6th-25th, Hong Kong hosted three US$10,000 ITF Men’s Futures events at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. The three tournaments offered local players an opportunity to play against overseas professionals and to gain experience for the Davis Cup in July. Two US$10,000 ITF Women’s Circuit events were held in July, with Katherine Ip reaching the semifinal in singles and winning the doubles title together with Eudice Chong in Week 1. The pair also reached the semifinals in Week 2. In December, two US$10,000 Men’s Futures events will be held at Victoria Park and another US$10,000 Women’s Circuit at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. The Storefriendly Self Storage Group Ltd will be sponsoring a combined US$15,000 Men’s Futures and US$25,000 Women’s Circuit event at Victoria Park during the first week of January 2017.

HK ITF Women’s Ciruits (10K) in July, the Doubles Champions, Katherine Ip HK ITF Men’s Futures in June, Mr. Lam Siu Wai presented trophies to Singles and Eudice Chong, Hong Kong. Runners-up, Bozovic Alexandra and Champion, Whittington Andrew, Australia. Runners-up, He Yeeong, China Mcphee Kaylah from Australia

46 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 ITF Junior Tournaments 2016 The HKTA organised three ITF Junior Circuit events at Victoria Park this year. At the ITF Grade 4 in January, Jack Wong finished runner-up in the boys’ singles and Arthur Chau won the boys’ doubles together with Chinese Taipei’s Tsai Chung Han. At the ITF Grade 5 in July, Sunny Yue collaborated with South Africa’s Matthew Johnson to win the boys’ doubles title, while Tsang Wai Yiu and Yu Wing Sze claimed the girls’ doubles. At the ITF Grade 2 in November, Hong Kong’s best performers were Lam Ching, who reached the quarterfinals of the boys’ singles, and qualifier Jenny Wong, who won three matches to reach the maindraw before Japan’s top-seeded world No. 20 Ayumi Miyamoto ousted her in the second round.

Mr. Alvin Ma, EFG Head of Private Banking, presented to Bouzige Moerani, Mr. Alvin Ma presented to Girls Doubles Champions, Tsang Wai Yiu and Yu Australia and Roberts Charles, Thailand. Runners-up, Han Seon Yong and Wing Sze, Hong Kong Sung Yohan from Korea

Mr. Lam Siu Wai, HKTA Vice president presented trophies to Girls Doubles Champions, Long Yutei and Zhao Le from China. Runners-up, Justine Leong and Cody Wong, from Hong Kong

Kowloon Dairy Hong Kong ATF 14 & Under Series 2016 A two-week ATF 14 & Under Circuit event was held in August at Victoria Park where juniors from Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand competed. In Week 1, Kevin Wong and Lam Chun placed second and fourth respectively in the boys’ singles, while Kwok Hong Kiu and Leung Chui Kei finished third and fourth respectively in the girls’ singles. In Week 2, Gordon Leung finished second in the boys’ singles. Lee Hon Chun teamed up with Philippine’s Michael Eala to win the boys’ doubles. For the girls’ singles, Leung Chui Kei finished third ahead of Kwok Hong Kiu in fourth place. The pair then combined to beat Law Wing Yin and Angela Sou to claim the girls’ doubles again.

HK ATF 14 & U, week 2, Mr. Michael Walker, HKTA Director of Player Development, presented to Boys Doubles Champions, Michael Eula, , and Lee Hon Chun, Hong Kong. Runners-up, Chang Yao-Yuan and Chen Chung-Yu from Chinese Taipei

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 47 Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2016 The Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2016 consisted of nine events: Men’s & Ladies’ Singles & Doubles, Men’s & Ladies’ B Singles & Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The total number of entries this year was 930, compared with 894 entries recorded in 2015. Claudia Ng captured the ladies’ singles, which earned her a qualifying wildcard for the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2016, a US$250,000 WTA Tour International Series event. In the men’s singles, David Catala-Velasco defeated Jackie Tang in five sets, 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-1, to win for the second straight year.

Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2016 – Winners and Runners-up Champion of Ladies Open Singles, Ng Hei Ching Claudia

Lions Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 2016 Lions Clubs International District 303 Hong Kong & was the title sponsor of the event for the thirteenth consecutive year. The juniors competed in 18 events: Boys’ and Girls’ Singles 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U and Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U. The number of entries totalled close to 800.

The winners and runners-up in the Boys’ & Girls’ U16 & U14 Singles events represented Hong Kong in the junior team events – the Junior Davis Cup, Junior Fed Cup, and World Junior Tennis. They were also awarded qualifying wildcards or maindraw wildcards into the ITF Grade 2 Hong Kong Open Junior Tennis Championships. The winners and runners-up of the Boys’ & Girls’ U18 Singles were given qualifying or maindraw wildcards for the Hong Kong ITF Pro Circuit 2016 events held in June/July and December respectively. Lions also presented an award to the Best Boys’ and Best Girls’ Champions. The recipients were Sunny Yue, Kyle Tang, Coleman Wong, and Cody Wong.

Champion of Boys’ 18 & under Singles – Chan Pak Hong Issac Champion of Girls’ 18 & under Singles – Yu Wing Sze

48 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 NISSIN Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series 2016 Nissin Foods Co., Ltd, one of the major sponsors of Kei Nishikori, financially supported the Hong Kong Junior Series for the second year running. The Series consisted of five competitions and the aim is to promote tennis at the junior level between the ages of 11 and 18 years old. Events include boys’ & girls’ singles in 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U and boys’ & girls’ doubles in 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U. There were over 1700 entries and the competitions were held at different public tennis courts, such as Hong Kong Tennis Centre, Lai Chi Kok Park, and Chai Wan Park. During the summer, the boys’ 18 singles and doubles were played at the Hong Kong Country Club, which provided a great opportunity to help promote junior tennis to member clubs.

Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series Competition Prize presentation with Mr. Takeshi Kikunaga, Assistant General Manager of Nissin

NISSIN Demae Iccho Hong Kong Junior Novice Competition 2016 Nissin Foods Co., Ltd is also title sponsor to the Hong Kong Junior Novice Competition for two successive years. The event comprised five competitions and a Grand Masters for juniors aged between 8 to 10. It provides a platform for youngsters who have progressed past the mini tennis stage to gain more match-play experience. Events on offer include boys’ & girls’ singles in 8U, 9U & 10U. To promote the ITF’s Tennis 10s, the competition used green balls for 10U and orange balls with smaller size of for 8U & 9U. Top finishers of each competition are invited to the Grand Masters. Competitions are held in different public tennis courts across Hong Kong. Players exiting in the first and second rounds in each event in the competition were given the opportunity to play in the consolation event. This year, there were over 1000 entries across the competitions, an increase from almost 100 compared to last year.

Nissin Demae Iccho Hong Kong Junior Novice Competition Prize Nissin Demae Iccho Hong Kong Junior Novice Competition Prize presentation with presentation with Mr. Thomas Chan from Poodle representative of Nissin

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 49 Hong Kong District Tennis Circuit 2016 The Hong Kong District Tennis Circuit is one of the HKTA’s local circuits for adult players. The tournament has seven competitions throughout the year and were played at different venues including the Hong Kong Tennis Centre, Tung Chau Street Park, Junction Road Park, Shek Kip Mei Park, Tai Po Sports Grounds, Quarry Bay Park, King’s Park Recreation Ground, and Tuen Mun TSK Sports Ground from April to November. The winners & runners-up of each competition received an invitation to play in the Grand Masters held in December at the Hong Kong Tennis Centre. The approximate number of entries this year was 880.

Community Junior Tennis Competition 2016 The community tennis events for Boys’ and Girls’ 12 and under, this event is a bridge between the Junior Series and Junior Novice competitions. It is an integral and popular part of the tournament scene in Hong Kong and each year tennis events are organised in all the different districts to enable players of all standards to compete. The competition culminated with a Grand Masters for these top 12-years-old players. In 2016, over 400 entries participated in four competitions divided into Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories draws. The Federation of Community Tennis Clubs and Lions Clubs International District 303 Hong Kong & Macau (Grand Masters) supported the competition.

Mini Tennis Competition 2016 Mini tennis competition is a starting point for players aged 6U. A total of four competitions were held this year at Harbour Road Sports Centre, Lai Chi Kok Park Sports Centre, Tsing Yi Sports Centre, and Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre. The number of entries of 650 represented an increase of 5% compared to last year.

HKTA Mini Tennis Competition prize presentation with referee Mr. Lin

Ranking System The Tournament Committee has revamped the EFG Junior Ranking, which is published on the HKTA website on the first Wednesday of each month. From July 2016, both the old and new rankings will be published. The old ranking computes all tournament results, using the old ranking table and a 15 ITF conversion points ratio. The new ranking will count the best 6 results, using the new ranking table and a 35 ITF conversion points ratio. The new system, which computes the best 6 results of a player over the previous 12 months on a rolling basis, is largely in line with the junior ranking system of the ITF. There is also conversion from points gathered from ITF and ATF junior tournaments to the Hong Kong junior ranking, as it is important for junior players to compete in international tournaments. The new system will be fully adopted starting in January 2017.

50 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 calendar 2017

January Date ITF Women Circuit 25K 1st-7th ITF Men’s Future F6 15K 1st-7th EFG Hong Kong ITF Junior Tournament G4 14th-21st Nissin Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 22nd-25th

Febuary Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Group II (1st Tie) 3rd-5th Nissin Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 4th-26th HKTA Mini Tennis Competition (Comp 1) 11th-12th Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 25th-28th

March Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 1st-31st Mini Tennis District Inter Primary Schools Competition (KLN) 11th

April Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 1st-2nd Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 1) 1st-6th, 8th-11th, 14th-15th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 1) 4th, 8th-9th, 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Group II (2nd Tie) 7th-9th Easy Sport Competition 8th, 15th Community Junior Tennis Competition 2016 (Grand Master) 15th-16th Road to Wimbledon 24th-29th Corporate Patron League 21st-28th-30th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 1) 22nd-27th, 30th Mini Tennis District Inter Primary Schools Competition (NT East) 22nd Mini Tennis District Inter Primary Schools Competition (NT West) TBC Mini Tennis District Inter Primary Schools Competition (HK) TBC

May Corporate Patron League 1st and 3rd Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 1) 1st-3rd Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 2) 6th-16th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 2) 6th-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st, 27th-28th Mini Tennis Annual Championships 7th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 2) 20th-25th

June HKTA Mini Tennis Competition (Comp 2) 3rd-4th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 3) 17th-22nd ITF Men’s Future F1 15K 17th-24th Community Junior Tennis Competition (Comp 1) 24th-25th ITF Men’s Future F2 15K 24th-30th

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 51 July ITF Men’s Future F2 15K 1st ITF Women Circuit 15K 1st-8th ITF Women Circuit 15K 8th-15th Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 3) 8th-17th Hong Kong ITF Junior Tennis Tournament G5 15th-22nd Community Junior Tennis Competition (Comp 2) 18th-19th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 3) 20th-28th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 4) 22nd-27th Hong Kong ITF Junior Tennis Tournament G4 29th-31st

August Hong Kong ITF Junior Tennis Tournament G4 1st-5th HKTA Mini Tennis Competition (Comp 3) 5th-6th Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 4) 5th-14th Hong Kong Asian Tennis Junior Series 14 & Under Week 1 12th-19th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 4) 15th-23rd District Tennis Circuit (Comp 5) 17th-22nd, 26th-31st Hong Kong Asian Tennis Junior Series 14 & Under Week 2 19th-26th Community Junior Tennis Competition (Comp 3) 24th-25th

September Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 5) 2nd-14th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 5) 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th, 23rd-24th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 6) 23rd-28th All Hong Kong Inter-Primary Schools Tennis Competition 27th-30th

October All Hong Kong Inter-Primary Schools Tennis Competition 1st-3rd Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 7th-15th EFG Hong Kong ITF Open Junior Tennis Championships G2 28th-31st

November EFG Hong Kong ITF Open Junior Tennis Championships G2 1st-4th District Tennis Circuit (Comp 7) 4th-9th Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 6) 4th-13th Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Grand Masters) 18th-19th, 25th Community Junior Tennis Competition (Comp 4) 25th-26th

December HKTA Mini Tennis Competition (Comp 4) 2nd-3rd District Tennis Circuit (Grand Masters) 2nd-7th Junior No. 1 Championships 13th-17th Men’s Future 2017 F3 15K 16th-23rd Community Junior Tennis Competition 2017 (Grand Master) 22nd-23rd Men’s Future 2017 F4 15K 23rd-30th Women Circuit 25K 23rd-30th

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Hong Kong Tennis Champions

Past Results of Hong Kong Team in ITF Junior Team World Finals

Year Best Results 2016 World Junior Tennis Girl’s Team of Cody Wong, Jenny Wong and Lin Wing Ka – 6th 2015 Junior Davis Cup Team of Lam Ching, Alan Sou, and Tiger Cheung – 16th 2014 Junior Davis Cup Team of Jack Wong, Jackie Tang, and Lam Ching– 11th 2011 Junior Davis Cup Team of Brian Yeung, Kevin Wong, and Jonathan Cho– 10th 2006 Junior Fed Cup Team of Jessica Yang, Geraldine Leong, and Sher Chun Wing– 16th 2005 Junior Fed Cup Team of Zhang Ling, Venise Chan, and Tsang Pui Yee – 11th 2001 Junior Davis Cup Team of Jack Hui, Brian Hung, and Michael Frick – 10th 2001 World Junior Tennis Boy’s Team of Martin Sayer, Michael Lai, and Ronald Chow – 16th 1994 World Junior Tennis Boy’s Team of Wayne Wong, Jason Sankey and Desmond Chen – 13th 1985 World Youth Cup U16 Girl’s (predecessor of JFC) Team of Paulette Moreno, Lisa Kwok and Christine Kwok – 6th

Hong Kong National Tennis Championships

Year Men’s Open Singles Ladies’ Open Singles Year Men’s Open Singles Ladies’ Open Singles 2016 CATALA-VELASCO David NG Claudia 1998 TOWN Andrew GRAVEREAUX Olivia 2015 CATALA-VELASCO David KI Yan Tung 1997 BARR Shane TANG Min 2014 KING Philip WU Ho Ching 1996 TYSON Desmond TANG Min 2013 KING Philip WU Ho Ching 1995 FOSTER Graeme KNOPPER-JANSEN Ingrid 2012 KOLEV Ogi KI Yan Tung 1993 WALKER Michael CHAN Willy 2010 VAN WYK Coenie IP Katherine 1990 GRANT Colin MORENO Paulette 2009 HUI Jack WU Ho Ching 1989 BAILEY Mark MORENO Paulette 2008 VAN WYK Coenie WU Ho Ching 1988 WALKER Michael NOVACK Toni 2007 BOSALEVSKI Goran YANG Jessica 1987 ELLEY Malcolm LIGHTBODY Ellinore 2006 TOWN Andrew SHER Chun Wing 1986 GRANT Colin LIGHTBODY Ellinore 2005 SAYER Martin LAM Po Kuen 1985 GRANT Colin LIGHTBODY Ellinore 2004 MURATORE Giovanni CHAN Venise 1984 GRANT Colin MORENO Paulette 2003 YU Hiu Tung LAM Po Kuen 1982 BOURDON Paul MORENO Paulette 2002 BROWN Michael LAM Po Kuen 1981 KING Randall LING Tsui Yuen Yuen 2001 YEH Ivan CHEUNG Joanne 1980 CHANG Charles LING Tsui Yuen Yuen 2000 BROWN Michael LAM Po Kuen 1979 GOLDBERG Martin TSUI Yun Chun 1999 TOWN Andrew LAM Po Kuen 1978 HAWKES Richard HY Patricia

Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 53 Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Champions

Boys' Singles Girls' Singles 2016 18 & Under CHAN Pak Hong Issac YU Wing Sze 16 & Under YUE Ching Ho Sunny NG Hei Ching Claudia 14 & Under TANG Kyle WONG Hong Yi Cody 12 & Under WONG Chak Lam Coleman VANASSE WILBERT Noelle 10 & Under CHEUNG Eren Matthew TANG Lok Shu 2015 18 & Under SOU Ming Chun Alan YU Wing Sze 16 & Under SOU Ming Chun Alan LEONG Justine 14 & Under NG Ki Lung LEONG Justine 12 & Under WONG Chak Lam Coleman LEUNG Chui Kei 10 & Under LEE Etienne SHEK Cheuk Ying 2014 18 & Under YANG Douglas NG Man Ying Maggie 16 & Under TANG Jackie NG Hei Ching Claudia 14 & Under YUE Ching Ho Sunny NG Hei Ching Claudia 12 & Under TANG Kyle WONG Hong Yi Cody 10 & Under GETHIN Jonah Andrew WAI Yee Ching 2013 18 & Under TANG Jackie NG Man Ying Maggie 14 & Under SOU Ming Chun Alan NG Hei Ching Claudia 12 & Under WONG Sheung Ying Stephen KARUNARATNE Adithya Patali 10 & Under DELLOYE Melchior TSANG Chloe 2012 18 & Under LEUNG Kai Yuen CHONG Eudice 14 & Under WONG Hong Kit Jack MAEDA Ririko 12 & Under YUE Ching Ho Sunny NG Hei Ching Claudia 10 & Under TANG Kyle WONG Hong Yi Cody 2011 18 & Under WONG Chun Hun Kevin LEUNG Lok Sze 14 & Under LO Lok Pui Lawrence SPACKMAN Clarie 12 & Under SOU Ming Chun Alan CHEN Jacinta 10 & Under NG Ki Lung WONG Hong Yi Cody 2010 18 & Under LAM Kelvin LIN Vivian 14 & Under LAM Tommy LO Michelle 12 & Under TANG Jackie LAM Ying Suet 10 & Under YUE Sunny LEUNG Hang Lok 2009 18 & Under LAM Wing Lun KI Yan Tung 14 & Under WONG Kevin IP Katherine 12 & Under DELAHODDE Augustin LAI Alvina 10 & Under SOU Alan CHEN Jacinta 2008 18 & Under NG Darren WU Ho Ching 16 & Under LUI Raymond FENG Yi Di 14 & Under YAU Vincent IP Katherine 12 & Under LAM Tommy CHONG Eudice 10 & Under WONG Jack CHIU Abigail

54 Hong Kong Tennis Association / Annual Report 2016 Boys' Singles Girls' Singles 2007 18 & Under NG Darren WU Ho Ching 16 & Under LAM Wing Lun SHER Pui Wing 14 & Under LAM Kelvin IP Katherine 12 & Under WONG Kevin CHEN Carina 10 & Under NGUY Robin LAMPL Caroline 2006 18 & Under KUNG Kevin LEONG Geraldine 16 & Under WONG Yat Sing SHER Chun Wing 14 & Under HO Ryan CHEUNG Lorraine 12 & Under YAU Vincent LAI Carmen Florence 10 & Under NGUY Robin Hao LAMPL Caroline 2005 18 & Under FINKELSTEIN Joshua YANG Yi 16 & Under KUNG Kevin LEONG Geraldine 14 & Under CHEUNG Ryan SHER Chun Wing 12 & Under KONG James IP Katherine 10 & Under WONG Kevin IP Katherine 2004 18 & Under LAI Michael CHAN Venise 16 & Under WONG Gilbert LEONG Geraldine 14 & Under KO Ka Chun CHAN Tsz Ling 12 & Under LEUNG Tyler SHER Pui Wing 10 & Under WONG Kevin IP Katherine 2003 18 & Under SAYER Martin LEE Cindy 16 & Under SAYER Martin CHAN Venise 14 & Under WONG Ambrose LEONG Geraldine 12 & Under CHEUNG Ryan SHER Chun Wing 2002 10 & Under TO Justin SHENE Teresa 18 & Under HUNG Brian CHEUNG Joanne 16 & Under SAYER Martin CHEUNG Joanne 14 & Under WONG Gilbert CHAN Venise 2001 12 & Under YAM Gary WANG Bertha 10 & Under SAYER Nicholas MOORE Tara

18 & Under YU Hiu Tung CHEUNG Joanne 16 & Under HUI Jack CHEUNG Joanne 2000 14 & Under SAYER Martin CHAN Venise 12 & Under LI Ivan CHAN Venise 10 & Under CHAN Andrew SHER Chun Wing

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Year Names 2016 NG Roger Recipients of the Sports For Hope 2015 LEONG Justine Foundation - Outstanding Junior 2014 YUE Sunny Athlete Awards 2013 NG Claudia Year Winners 2012 SOU Alan 2011 LEUNG Joyce 2016 WONG Hong Kit 2010 WONG Jack TANG Anthony Jackie 2009 LAW Suki WONG Hoi Ki Jenny 2008 LO Lawrence WONG Hong Yi Cody 2007 LIN Vivian LIN Wing Ka 2006 CHEUNG Oscar 2015 NG Hei Ching 2005 CHEUNG Lorraine YEUNG Venia 2014 WONG Hong Kit TANG Anthony Jackie 2013 IP Cheng Katherine CHONG Eudice Wong 2012 LO Lok Pui WONG Hong Kit IP Cheng Katherine 2011 WONG Chun Hun CHO Hyun Duk Recipient of Panasonic Sports YEUNG Pak Long Scholarship Programme IP Cheng Katherine 2008 LAM Siu Fai Year Names YANG Zi Jun 2015 ZHANG Ling 2007 ZHANG Ling 2013 ZHANG Ling 2002 YU Hiu Tung 2010 WU Ho Ching 2000 YU Hiu Tung

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Year Names Year Item Names 2016 WAI Candy 2016 16U YEUNG Venia 2015 WONG Kevin 14U LIN Wing Ka 2014 LEONG Justine 2015 16U LOOK Avril 2013 WONG Stephen 14U WONG Cody 2012 NG Claudia 2014 16U NG Claudia 2011 LO Lawrence 14U LEONG Justine 2010 CHIU Abigail

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