2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open kicks off

Writer: Liu Yangyang | Editor: Zhang Zhiqing | From: Shenzhen Daily | Updated: 2024-10-15

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open took place yesterday in Longhua District. The tournament is co-hosted by the Chinese Tennis Association and the Longhua District Government, with support from the district’s bureau of culture, media, tourism, and sports.

Aleksandre Bakshi, from Georgia, reacts during a match in the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday in Longhua District. Photos by Liu Xudong

Running through Oct. 20 at the Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park, the event has attracted top tennis players from 22 countries and regions. Notable participants include several ATP top 100 players, such as France’s Arthur Cazaux, Australia’s Adam Walton, America’s Mackenzie McDonald and Zachary Svajda, and China’s Bai Yan, Sun Fajing, Cui Jie, and Mo Yecong.

This year, the tournament boasts a prize pool of US$133,250, with the winners earning 100 ATP points, according to the organizing committee.

Since debuting in 2016, the Shenzhen Longhua Open has become a major fixture in the Chinese tennis calendar.

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A colorful celebration unfolds as performers take center stage during the opening ceremony yesteday.

Audience members watch intently as the action unfolds on the court during a tennis match.

Chinese player Zhang Tianhui in a match on the opening day of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday.

Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul from Thailand is under the spotlight in some exciting matches on the opening day of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday.

Japanese player Ryuki Matsuda in a match on the opening day of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday.

A player battles it out in a match on the opening day of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday.

Mikalai Haliak from Russia battles it out in a match on the opening day of the 2024 Shenzhen Longhua Open yesterday.

Zura Tkemaladze from Georgia takes a break between intense sets.

A referee keeps a close eye on the action during a match.

A player deals with an injury under the care of medical staff.