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Eason Chan to entertain fans at Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023 Exhibition Match

Hong Kong
2023.10.11 09:33
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Eason (right) joined the PHKTO 2018 celebrity exhibition match alongside Li Na (left) (The Fox Creation on behalf of HKTOEM)

Hong Kong, China Tennis Association ("HKCTA") unveiled the exciting news that HKCTA Ambassador Eason Chan will join a WTA star and local wheelchair players Ma Ka On and Lau Koon Tung for an entertainment-packed celebrity exhibition match at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium on Wednesday 11th October. Part of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open's ("PHKTO") 2023 week-long series of entertainment activities, the match will take place prior to the evening's main draw matches at 6:30pm on Centre Court and can be watched by all Wednesday 11 October ticket holders.

Fans will be able to watch Eason first hit with the WTA player to music before pairing with Ma Ka On ('On Chai') to take on the WTA player and Lau Koon Tung in a friendly short-format exhibition match. Those present for Eason's celebrity exhibition match with Li Na at PHKTO 2018 will remember an entertaining match full of music, laughter and unexpected moments.

The exhibition match aims to raise awareness for wheelchair tennis in Hong Kong, ahead of On Chai's participation in the upcoming 2022 Para Asian Games. He will represent Hong Kong at the Games from 22-28 October in Hangzhou.

HKCTA President Philip Mok said: "We are thrilled to welcome our HKCTA ambassador Eason back for another fun-filled exhibition match. Eason is beloved in Hong Kong and fans will be keen to see him play against a WTA pro as well as our local wheelchair tennis stars. We are proud to champion wheelchair tennis and give it the public platform that its players deserve, sharing this captivating sport with a broader audience."

Tickets for 11 October can be purchased online at Hong Kong Ticketing (premier.hkticketing.com) with prices starting from HK$220. More information can be found at the Tournament's official website www.hktennisopen.hk.

Members of the public can also enjoy free entry to the PHKTO Tournament Village throughout the event week from 9-15 October. Embracing the theme of "Celebrating Greatness," visitors can enjoy a variety of tennis themed activities including a mini-tennis court with coaching clinics and demonstrations, a serve speed booth and tennis game booths suitable for all ages. Fans will also be able to meet their favourite players at autograph sessions at the Prudential Booth, purchase limited edition PHKTO merchandise and enjoy refreshments whilst catching a live broadcast of the matches on the giant video screen.

Tag:·HKCTA ·Eason Chan·WTA·Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023 Exhibition Match

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