MACAU, Dec. 7, 2024 — Macau solidified its standing as a premier regional sports hub this week, successfully hosting the prestigious 2025 China Tour Professional Grade Finals (Macau) and National Tennis Singles Championship. Running from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, the event featured top professional matches alongside a high-profile celebrity exhibition, drawing international legends and regional stars to promote the sport and project positive energy across the Greater Bay Area. The week culminated in a thrilling display of cross-generational talent and star power, highlighting both the highly competitive nature of the sport and its broad appeal.
The centerpiece of the week was the professional championship itself, offering significant ranking points and prize money. However, considerable public attention was focused on the array of celebrity ambassadors and tennis icons participating in promotional activities designed to broaden accessibility to the sport.
A Convergence of Stars
The event leveraged the star power of figures including women’s tennis icon Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion, alongside actor and promotional ambassador Wu Zun, Hong Kong artist and tennis enthusiast Alex Lam (Lin Dexin), and rising Hong Kong tennis star Coleman Wong (Huang Zelin), the city’s first player to win two junior Grand Slams and an Asian Games bronze medalist.
On Dec. 6, the four personalities engaged in a fan meet-and-greet at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort before taking to the court for a special afternoon fixture. The “Celebrity Elite Exhibition Match,” held at the Macau Tennis School, featured a mixed doubles format designed for high entertainment value.
The unique exhibition match utilized a single-set, “Golden Point Tiebreak” format to ensure rapid-fire intensity. The match paired the experienced prowess of Li Na with the popular appeal of Wu Zun against the youthful energy of Coleman Wong and the enthusiastic athleticism of Alex Lam.
During the dynamic doubles battle, Li Na offered mid-match insights, sharing strategic depth drawn from her years competing at the highest level. Wong, representing the current generation of professional players, demonstrated the speed and sheer power defining modern men’s tennis. Their non-professional partners, Wu Zun and Lam, brought their physical fitness and heartfelt enthusiasm to the court, elevating the interactive spirit of the game.
Promoting Tennis and Perseverance
For Li Na, the return to Macau was deeply meaningful. “I am very happy to be back,” she stated. “For me, tennis has never been just about competition; it is a sport that truly allows people to find stillness and strength. Seeing so many young people embrace and enjoy tennis brings me great comfort.”
Coleman Wong emphasized the unparalleled experience of playing alongside international champions and personalities from diverse backgrounds. “It is a rare opportunity to share the court with players of this caliber and friends from other fields,” Wong noted. He expressed hope that the event would inspire young people in Hong Kong and Macau to appreciate the sport’s appeal. “I hope everyone will dare to pursue their dreams and realize that every step forward becomes a source of personal strength.”
The successful staging of the China Tour Finals and the integration of celebrity engagement underscored Macau’s growing ability to host world-class international sporting events. By blending top-tier competition with targeted outreach, organizers effectively achieved their goal of promoting tennis as a platform for resilience and positive community engagement across the region.
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