“Having reached the Women’s Doubles final with Debbie Lau, competing in Hong Kong’s first officially recognised ranking tournament is deeply meaningful to me. As an athlete who has transitioned from tennis and pickleball to padel, I see a striking parallel between padel’s journey today and how tennis first took root in Hong Kong — and just as Chinese and Hong Kong tennis players have gone on to compete at the international level after years of dedication, I have every confidence that padel holds the same potential. Realising that potential rests on a strong ecosystem: Hong Kong Padel Club’s world-class facilities and outdoor fitness areas enable athletes to prepare on all fronts, the HKCPA’s systematic approach provides clear direction and structure, and GO PARK Sai Sha’s regular community events welcome players of all ages and abilities — together, they are cultivating a padel community in Hong Kong that is truly thriving.”