Lorenzo Sonego vs Rei Sakamoto Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open | First Round
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Lorenzo Sonego takes on Rei Sakamoto in the first-round of the Hong Kong Tennis Open.
Ranking points: ATP 250
Start date/time:
Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, Hong Kong
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Lorenzo Sonego vs Rei Sakamoto prediction
Lorenzo Sonego’s season began so promisingly in Melbourne as he got through to his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final at the Australian Open. However, the main theme of the Italian’s campaign was him struggling to recapture that early form, and he ended 2025 with a negative win-loss record. He finally reached his first semi-final of the season in Metz, his final event.
Rei Sakamoto is a rising star and begins his 2026 campaign in Hong Kong. He ended the campaign with his second Challenger title of the year after winning in Yokohama. The 19-year-old is ranked 184 in the world and will be hoping to make the next step this season.
Despite Sakamoto’s talent, he is still yet to win a tour-level contest, and this should still be a match where Sonego dominates from the off as the far more established of the two. He has enough quality to capitalise on the inexperience of his Japanese opponent.
Lorenzo Sonego vs Rei Sakamoto tip: Lorenzo Sonego to win 2-0
