Hong Kong star touted as ‘next Venus Williams’ set for 4th Asian Games in 2nd sport
Former Hong Kong tennis prodigy Venise Chan Wing-yau is transitioning to padel to represent Hong Kong at the upcoming Asian Games. Now a risk and compliance director, Chan reflects on her career evolution from professional tennis to competitive pickleball and padel.
Why it matters
Highlights the career longevity and adaptability of professional athletes as they transition between emerging and established racquet sports.
Christened the “future Venus Williams of Hong Kong tennis” after reaching the national championships final at 12, Venise Chan Wing-yau is grateful in hindsight that she was spared the social media glare that shines so harshly on today’s emerging stars.
Still, a quarter of a century later and Chan is still putting herself out there. Still very quick to get the hang of her chosen sport, too.
After switching her focus to padel at the beginning of this year, Chan will represent Hong Kong in what is the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport on its Asian Games debut this month.
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