Hongkonger downs player ranked more than 100 places above him, becomes first from city to win singles match at grand slam in Open Era.

21-year-old becomes first player from city to reach men’s singles draw in New York in Open era.

First player representing city to play at a tennis grand slam since 1954 faces home favourite Aleksander Kovacevic.

Hongkonger downs player ranked more than 100 places above him, becomes first from city to win singles match at grand slam in Open Era.

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

Adam Walton of Australia awaits in second round on Wednesday, and Wong declares he is ‘where I want to be’.