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Diallo faces friend Wong in HK Open thriller
7 Jan
Summary
- Canadian Gabriel Diallo to play friend Coleman Wong.
- Diallo is undaunted by Hong Kong's passionate crowd.
- The match is a second-round encounter at the HK Tennis Open.
Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo is anticipating a challenging yet exciting second-round match against his friend and doubles partner, Coleman Wong, at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. Diallo, currently ranked World No 40, acknowledged Wong as a "local superstar" and expressed enthusiasm for competing against him in Hong Kong.
Having recently overcome Jesper de Jong, Diallo gained insight into the intense atmosphere awaiting him, as Wong's earlier victory drew significant crowd energy. Diallo, who has experience playing in front of spirited American college crowds, is undaunted by the prospect of facing Wong and a partisan home audience.
Diallo is eager to showcase his top performance on this "big stage," highlighting that he and Wong often practice together during the off-season for such opportunities. This encounter is set to be a compelling display of sportsmanship and competitive spirit in Hong Kong.
