In 2003, the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association established the Officiating Committee. The committee is responsible for training, continuing education, development, and assigning officials and umpires for various levels of local competitions.

Tennis officiating activities began in Hong Kong more than 30 years ago. At that time, however, there was no proper, organised structure. Today, we have a team of about 100 referees, and through regular recruitment and training, tennis enthusiasts can take on officiating roles in events ranging from the ATP and Davis Cup to other local adult and youth tournaments. In fact, when considering the number of qualified umpires per capita, Hong Kong leads Asia. As a result, our umpires are often invited to participate in many international competitions.