The Major Sports Events Committee announced today that it has awarded "M" Mark status to the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026, which will be held at Victoria Park from January 4 to 11.

The committee’s chairman Wilfred Ng said that as the first “M” Mark event in 2026, the Hong Kong Tennis Open will attract visitors from around the world along with local fans to witness world-class tennis players compete at the highest level.

The tournament will be the first major sports event of the new year in Hong Kong, he added.