- Sander Arends, the new doubles champion of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, has advised local player Coleman Wong Chak-lam to concentrate on his singles career.
- Wong, currently ranked No 170 in the world, has experienced past successes in junior team competitions, including grand slam titles.
- Arends emphasized that focusing on singles allows players to improve their skills by spending more time on the court, which is essential for development.
- Despite being underdogs, Arends and his partner Luke Johnson won consecutive tournaments, highlighting the challenges faced in the doubles circuit due to lower prize money.
- Arends called for increasing the visibility and financial support for doubles tennis, hoping to better monetize this segment of the sport.
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