World number five Andrey Rublev will begin his 2024 season at the Hong Kong Open when the ATP Tour returns to the city for the first time in more than 20 years, organisers said Tuesday. The 26-year-old Russian will be joined by Grand Slam semi-finalists Frances Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov for the January 1-7 event at Victoria Park, an important warm-up for the Australian Open.

Men last competed for the Hong Kong Open in 2002 and former champions include Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Pat Cash, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors. Australian great Rod Laver won the inaugural edition in 1973.

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The fiery Rublev, who will be top seed, won two titles this year, at Bastad in Sweden and Monte Carlo. American world number 16 Tiafoe rose to prominence at the 2022 US Open, where he lost an epic five-set semi-final to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz, having knocked out Rafael Nadal in the last 16.

Russia's Khachanov also has recent Grand Slam pedigree.&nbsp;He also reached the semi-finals of the US Open in 2022, losing to Casper Ruud, and got to the last four of this year's Australian Open where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

"I'm looking forward to helping bring back ATP Tour excitement to the city for the first time since the early 2000s," said Khachanov. Veteran Croat and 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic will begin his injury comeback at the event. The 35-year-old had knee surgery after suffering injury in January this year and only played one match on tour subsequently in 2023, sliding to 666th in the world.

World number five Andrey Rublev will begin his 2024 season at the Hong Kong Open when the ATP Tour returns to the city for the first time in more than 20 years, organisers said Tuesday.

World number five Andrey Rublev will begin his 2024 season at the Hong Kong Open when the ATP Tour returns to the city for the first time in more than 20 years, organisers said Tuesday. The 26-year-old Russian will be joined by Grand Slam semi-finalists Frances Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov for the January 1-7 event at Victoria Park, an important warm-up for the Australian Open. Men last competed for the Hong Kong Open in 2002 and former champions include Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Pat Cash, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors. Australian great Rod Laver won the inaugural edition in 1973. Also Read: F1: Carlos Sainz's penalty was wrong but unavoidable in LA Grand Prix, feels Steward Derek Warwick The fiery Rublev, who will be top seed, won two titles this year, at Bastad in Sweden and Monte Carlo. American world number 16 Tiafoe rose to prominence at the 2022 US Open, where he lost an epic five-set semi-final to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz, having knocked out Rafael Nadal in the last 16. Russia's Khachanov also has recent Grand Slam pedigree. He also reached the semi-finals of the US Open in 2022, losing to Casper Ruud, and got to the last four of this year's Australian Open where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas. "I'm looking forward to helping bring back ATP Tour excitement to the city for the first time since the early 2000s," said Khachanov. Veteran Croat and 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic will begin his injury comeback at the event. The 35-year-old had knee surgery after suffering injury in January this year and only played one match on tour subsequently in 2023, sliding to 666th in the world.

Tennis: Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe to return at 2024 Hong Kong Open

Roger Federer, who is hailed as one of the greatest players ever to step onto the tennis court, dropped a bombshell on fans on Thursday, revealing that he has decided to bow out of active competition&nbsp;for good. He further admitted that the Laver Cup would be his swansong as far as professional tennis is concerned.

He offered fans some insight into his decision with a series of posts on social media. Federer admitted that at the age of 41, it was getting increasingly hard for him to deal with the pressures that come with competing consistently at the highest level.

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Having dealt&nbsp;with&nbsp;injuries and health complications over the course of the last three years seemingly prompted his decision to&nbsp;ride off into the sunset.&nbsp;"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form."

"But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career," wrote Federer in the statement that he shared on social media.

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He subsequently revealed that Laver Cup will be his final outing in a professional capacity. However, he vowed to continue participating in various formats of the sport, except Grand Slams and the Tour.

"The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour," said the Swiss maestro.

Roger Federer, who is hailed as one of the greatest players ever to step onto the tennis court, dropped a bombshell on fans on Thursday, revealing that he has decided to bow out of active competition for good.

Roger Federer, who is hailed as one of the greatest players ever to step onto the tennis court, dropped a bombshell on fans on Thursday, revealing that he has decided to bow out of active competition for good. He further admitted that the Laver Cup would be his swansong as far as professional tennis is concerned. He offered fans some insight into his decision with a series of posts on social media. Federer admitted that at the age of 41, it was getting increasingly hard for him to deal with the pressures that come with competing consistently at the highest level. ALSO READ: Paul Pogba’s brother among four in police custody in relation to £11m blackmail plot against Juventus star Having dealt with injuries and health complications over the course of the last three years seemingly prompted his decision to ride off into the sunset. "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form." "But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career," wrote Federer in the statement that he shared on social media. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YxtVWrlXIF — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022 × ALSO READ: UEFA charges Eintracht Frankfurt and Olympique de Marseilles with a series of offences after unrest among fans He subsequently revealed that Laver Cup will be his final outing in a professional capacity. However, he vowed to continue participating in various formats of the sport, except Grand Slams and the Tour. "The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour," said the Swiss maestro.

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