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.