(Hong Kong, 28 July, 2025) “Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa” takes place at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park from 14 to 15 October 2025. A globally acclaimed, innovative, tennis event the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) will be making its grand Asian debut in Hong Kong.
Organisers today announced two further star players now join the previously confirmed lineup of four world-class athletes – Czech rising star Jakub Mensik and Latin America’s top ranked Francisco Cerundolo. A final stellar line-up of 8 tennis superstars will battle for the iconic Zeus trophy in Hong Kong. They will compete for a total prize purse of $1.1million USD, with the winner taking home an estimated $306,000 USD.
Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa marks the UTS’s first-ever event in Asia, with the city the only Asian stop in the 2025 tour. Chubb Life Hong Kong is proud to support this international mega event in Hong Kong, set to deliver an electrifying ‘sportainment’ spectacle – and an exhilarating celebration of skill and showmanship for tennis fans.
Hailing from the Czech Republic, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, ranked No. 18, a next generation tennis star who made his UTS debut at this year’s UTS Guadalajara before defeating Novak Djokovic in the Miami Masters 1000 final to claim the championship. Meanwhile, Latin America’s top ranked Francisco Cerundolo also makes his UTS debut.
The Hong Kong event has previously announced its all-star line-up, which includes Australia’s top-ranked player and current World No. 8, 2024 UTS Grand Final London champion Alex de Minaur; along with current world No. 11 player and 2024 UTS Oslo champion Andrey Rublev; Chinese star Zhang Zhizhen; and tennis fans’ favourite, the Australian Nick Kyrgios.
Chinese tennis star Zhang Zhizhen attended today’s pre-match press conference. Zhang is the highest-ranked Chinese male tennis player in history. He won the mixed doubles silver medal partnering Wang Xinyu at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He also became the first Chinese player to reach an ATP Tour Masters 1000 quarterfinal (Madrid 2023). The event will mark both Zhang Zhizhen’s UTS debut and his first time competing in Hong Kong.
Mr. Zhang Zhizhen said, “I’m very excited to be participating in this amazing new tournament format and thrilled to see UTS make its debut in Asia. This dynamic format really offers us players an opportunity to interact more closely with the crowd than traditional tennis, and I’m very much looking forward to my first opportunity to experience this.”
Mr. Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS Tour Founder, remarked, “UTS is the world’s newest, most exciting, innovative tennis league, with an entirely reimagined format. We chose Hong Kong as our first Asia event venue because of its international reputation for hosting world-class events. This reputation has been further enhanced with the incredible new state-of-the-art venue at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park, and the professional organization brought by the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association.”
Mrs. Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia, said, “We are excited to join the UTS as the title sponsor for this groundbreaking tennis tournament, engaging fans in Hong Kong and throughout the region. At Chubb Life, we are proud of our tradition of supporting sporting events and emerging athletes, which aligns with our mission to offer customer-focused, innovative life insurance solutions. We look forward to bringing together tennis fans, friends, and families for this exceptional tennis experience.”
Mr. Michael Cheng, President of the HKCTA, said, “As the first event in the HKCTA’s 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Season, the Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 with Humansa brings a thrillingly new tennis concept to Hong Kong and represents the UTS Tour’s debut event in Asia.
“With our considerable experience in delivering world-class tennis events securing Hong Kong’s enviable reputation as a leading regional tennis hub, the HKCTA is delighted to partner with the UTS to introduce this revolutionary format of the sport to Hong Kong’s enthusiastic tennis fans.
“The hosting of this innovative new tournament has been made possible through the support of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Humansa to the local development of the sport, along with HKCTA’s growing reputation in event management, and the impressive world-class infrastructure offered by the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park. These factors, along with the city’s established international reputation as a ‘must-see’ tourist hot-spot, outstanding culinary excellence, and logistical efficiency, delivers a winning combination helping to further forge Hong Kong’s reputation as Asia’s Mega-Event Capital and the region’s leading sports and events destination.
“We hope that this exciting new blend of sport and entertainment will attract new fans to the sport and represents a dynamic addition to our ongoing work to develop the sport of tennis in Hong Kong.”
Tickets prices range from HK$380 to HK$1,380 for matches on 14 October, and HK$480 to HK$1,580 for the finals day on 15 October. Student, Senior, and Wheelchair & Minders Tickets all enjoy a 10% discount. Public ticket sales start on 4 August via HK Ticketing.
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Since its inception in 2020, UTS has captivated global audiences with its uniquely fast-paced format. Each match is divided into four 8-minute quarters, allowing fans to understand the time remaining. The straightforward 1-2-3 scoring system, combined with 15-second serve clocks and a direct point loss if the serve misses the net, the mix makes matches more intense and accessible.
UTS emphasizes fan engagement and entertainment, transforming spectators into active participants in the match. Players conduct mid-quarter interviews displayed on giant screens, spectators do not need to keep quiet and can move around the arena, and live music and lighting effects create an electrifying atmosphere distinct from traditional tennis events.
Following the successful hosting of three international men’s and women’s tournaments last year, the new “Hong Kong Tennis Season” kicks-off this October, with the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) launching the season with the UTS Hong Kong 2025. In a break away from traditional tennis competitions, this revolutionary “sportainment” spectacle, featuring a dynamic format, celebrity players, and electrifying performances, serves as the season’s opening event, offering fans a uniquely different tennis experience. The subsequent international men’s ATP and women’s WTA tournaments will continue offering fans and citizens alike a stellar lineup of events to cement the city’s status as a premier tennis destination.
(Photo by Patrick Leung/Patrick Leung/Hong Kong, China Tennis Association)