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Hong Kong’s Eudice Chong Advances to Third Round of French Open Women’s Doubles
6/1/2026, 7:57:25 AM
Core Performance at Roland Garros
Eudice Chong and her Slovenian partner Veronika Erjavec entered the women’s doubles main draw as alternates after the late withdrawal of Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste. In the first round they survived a three-set clash against Japan’s Miyu Kato and Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos. The pair then defeated the 12th-seeded American-Australian duo of Caty McNally and Storm Hunter in a two-hour, straight-sets victory, securing a place in the third round. Their next opponents are Japan’s Shuko Aoyama and Chinese-Taipei’s Liang En-shuo, a close friend of Chong’s and regular doubles partner.
Background: Recent WTA Success and Alternate Entry
Prior to Roland Garros, Chong captured her first WTA 250 title at the Morocco Open, partnering Belgium’s Magali Kempen. The triumph lifted her to a career-high world ranking of No. 71. The alternate entry into the French Open followed the unexpected withdrawal of Williams and Baptiste, granting Chong and Erjavec a Grand Slam doubles debut.
Key Players and Partnerships
- Eudice Chong – Hong Kong’s top-ranked female player, now No. 71 in singles.
- Veronika Erjavec – Slovenian doubles specialist, regular WTA circuit competitor.
- Caty McNally / Storm Hunter – 12th seeds, representing the United States and Australia respectively.
- Shuko Aoyama – Veteran Japanese doubles player, former Grand Slam champion.
- Liang En-shuo – Taiwanese player, frequent doubles partner of Chong.
- Miyu Kato / Giuliana Olmos – First-round opponents from Japan and Mexico.
Timeline of Matches
- May 26 – First-round win over Kato/Olmos (three sets).
- May 27 – Second-round win over McNally/Hunter (straight sets, ~2 hours).
- May 28 – Scheduled third-round match versus Aoyama/En-shuo.
Data & Statistics
- Chong’s ranking: World No. 71 (career high).
- Seed of defeated opponents: 12th seed (McNally/Hunter).
- Match duration vs. McNally/Hunter: Approximately two hours.
Significance for Hong Kong Tennis
Chong’s progression marks a rare deep run for a Hong Kong player at a Grand Slam doubles event, following compatriot Coleman Wong Chak-lam’s first-round exit in the men’s draw. Her visibility on the Roland Garros courts underscores the growing competitiveness of Hong Kong athletes on the international tennis stage.
Official Statements & Responses
Chong emphasized her ambition to compete regularly at the WTA 500 and 1000 levels, stating that she intends to prove her capability to establish herself among the sport’s elite.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My goal now is to challenge in 500- and 1000-level events and prove I have the ability to establish myself there.” — Eudice Chong, Hong Kong tennis player
What’s Next
Chong and Erjavec will face Aoyama and En-shuo on Monday, with a quarter-final berth at stake. A victory would secure Chong’s first Grand Slam doubles round of 16 and further elevate Hong Kong’s presence at major tournaments.
