Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong began the 2022 season by winning his second Junior Grand Slam doubles title at the Australian Open alongside Bruno Kuzuhara of the United States.

The 18-year-old proceeded to enjoy a fruitful second half to the campaign in singles, reaching the semi-finals at J1 Roehampton and the last eight at the Junior Championships, Wimbledon. He also made the semi-finals at the US Open Junior Championships earlier this month.

During J1 Roehampton and Wimbledon, Coleman was part of an exciting behind-the-scenes video which featured unique and rarely seen footage of life on tour, providing insight into what it takes to be a top junior player and aspiring professional. The video can be viewed here. It's time to get to know Coleman a little better. 

Describe yourself in three words? 

Positive, happy and I have fight 

Who was your tennis idol growing up? 

Rafa Nadal

What was your first tennis memory?

Watching Rafa against Roger on TV

What has been the favourite match you have been involved in? 

Australian Open boys’ doubles final [when partnering Bruno Kuzuhara to victory]

Who has been your toughest opponent?

I don’t have one yet 

What is your favourite Grand Slam and why? 

The Australian Open because the crowd is amazing, and I really enjoy the whole place

What is the best advice you have received? 

Fight your hardest without regrets 

Do you have any superstitions?

I like to listen to chill songs before my match 

Favourite sport other than tennis? 

Soccer 

Favourite team or individual within that sport? 

Manchester United

Who has been your biggest inspiration?

Rafa Nadal

Favourite person to follow on social media?

Rafa Nadal

If you could have a conversation with anyone, past or present, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Kobe Bryant. I would ask him how to become the best athlete in the world 

What would your dream car be?

Porsche Taycan

What would be your favourite three-course meal? 

Lobster soup, steak and rice, ice cream

What is your favourite film? 

Top Gun 

What is your favourite book? 

Yao Ming biography 

What do you like to get up to when you’re not playing tennis? 

I like to have the perfect gaming set up

What annoys you most and why?

Losing a match without knowing why 

What music are you into and what’s your favourite tune?

I’m into Hong Kong hip hop and my favourite tune is 1973 by my friend Byejack 

What are you watching on Netflix or television currently?

I’m watching Stranger Things

Tell us something that people don’t know about you?

I really love to eat Hong Kong food

Do you have a fear of anything?

I have a fear of being a bad person on court

Do you own a games console and what is your favourite game?

I’m playing PS5 quite a lot and I love playing Gran Turismo

The Get to Know with Coleman Wong first appeared in the summer 2022 edition of ITFWorld, the ITF's flagship magazine, which can be read by clicking here or the page graphic below.