Victoria Park will re-open its doors for some ATP action in the opening week of the new year as the Hong Kong Open returns to the men's tennis calendar for the first time in 21 years.
A Top-10 player will headline this showpiece event in Hong Kong as the stars of men's tennis will try to get some much-needed momentum and confidence-boosting wins ahead of the 2024 Australian Open, which is set to start in a few weeks.
This article will equip you with information on all the available means of watching the 2024 Hong Kong Open from the comfort of your home.
When Does The 2024 Hong Kong Open Start?
The Hong Kong Open will be played between January 1st and 7th. The event will be staged on outdoor hard courts at the Victoria Park Tennis Centre, located in Hong Kong Island on the Causeway Bay area.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Hong Kong Open?
When this tournament was confirmed to return to the ATP Tour late last season at the expense of the Pune Open, tennis fans were fretful that many top players would not commit to play. But it's been the complete opposite, with six Top 30 players confirming their participation.
One of them is a Top 10 player - Andrey Rublev. Additionally, Karen Khachanov and Frances Tiafoe are ranked in the world's Top 20 and will play in Hong Kong.
The tournament will also witness the return of former US Open champion Marin Cilic. The draw for this event has been released and can be accessed here.
What Is The Prize Money For The 2024 Hong Kong Open?
Twenty-eight players in the singles field will compete for $661,585, which will be the standard for most tournaments at this level. The winner is guaranteed to walk away with a six-figure paycheck and 250 ranking points. The breakdown in prize money and points distribution can be accessed here.
Where To Watch The 2024 Hong Kong Open?
International viewers can stream matches from the Hong Kong Open live and on-demand from the comfort of their hands either on mobile, Smart TV, or laptop by purchasing a monthly subscription to Tennis TV at $16.99 per month.
Due to broadcasting rights and restrictions, please confirm that "Geo-blocks" don't apply in the country you are in before subscribing.
Some of the major broadcast partners for the 2024 Hong Kong Open are highlighted below:
Africa: Fans from Sub-Saharan Africa (Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa) can watch live matches from Hong Kong on SuperSport TV. The live stream option is available on DSTV Stream.
Australia: beIN Sports Australia is the exclusive partner of the Hong Kong Open.
Canada: Tennis fans in Canada can watch the matches on TSN.
MENA Region: BeIN Sports Arabia is the major broadcaster for all tennis content in the Middle East and North Africa.
UK: Sky UK is now the major broadcaster of all ATP content in the United Kingdom.
USA: Exclusive access to every ball from Hong Kong is available on Tennis Channel for United States viewers.
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