Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong ‘on journey to reach potential’ in China as he hunts first title
Coleman Wong Chak-lam has been tipped to enter his sixth Challenger Tour last on Sunday as a extra pragmatic and single-minded competitor than the younger man overwhelmed on his 5 earlier makes an attempt to raise a trophy.
The Hongkonger survived just a few sticky moments however was largely in management in his semi-final in Jiujiang on Saturday, overcoming Sun Fajing 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 25 minutes.
In the ultimate, he will meet Australian Adam Walton in a rerun of the pair’s US Open second-round conflict final August, which Wong received in 4 units.
“He has bigger aspirations than simply winning Challenger titles and he’s going to use this opportunity to improve for a fifth successive day, and to be better prepared for the challenges the main tour holds for him,” James Allemby, Wong’s coach, stated.
“The final is just another stop on the journey towards maximizing his potential. Previously, his perception of a final was far too romanticized, which creates mental hurdles.”
Having already overcome Mikhail Kukushkin, the previous world No 39, Japan’s Rio Noguchi and Bu Yunchaokete with out dropping a set in the mainland China metropolis, Wong maintained his unblemished file in opposition to Sun, who had received 11 of his earlier 12 matches.
