Priscilla Hon facts for kids
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Hon at the 2022 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Residence | Brisbane, Australia |
| Born | 10 May 1998 Brisbane |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Cara Black |
| Prize money | US$1,529,561 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 298–220 (57.53%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 118 (14 October 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 162 (17 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2020) |
| French Open | 2R (2019) |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (2021, 2022) |
| US Open | 1R (2019, 2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 136–117 (53.75%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 91 (2 April 2018) |
| Current ranking | No. 180 (17 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2022, 2023) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2018) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2025) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | F (2022) |
Priscilla Hon (Chinese: 韓天遇; born May 10, 1998) is an Australian tennis player. She has achieved high rankings in both singles and doubles tennis. Her highest singles ranking was No. 118 in October 2019. In doubles, she reached No. 91 in April 2018.
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About Priscilla Hon
Priscilla Hon was born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1998. Her parents moved to Australia from Hong Kong in 1996. When she was a young child, Priscilla was encouraged to try many different sports.
Tennis Career Highlights
Starting in Juniors
Priscilla was a talented junior player. She reached a high ranking of No. 13 in the world for junior tennis. In 2014, she made it to the semifinals of the girls' doubles at Wimbledon.
First Steps in Professional Tennis (2015-2018)
In 2015, at just 16 years old, Priscilla played in her first major professional tournament, the Australian Open. She competed in women's doubles. That same year, she won her first professional singles and doubles titles at smaller tournaments in Australia.
In 2016, Priscilla played in the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time. She also won her first international title in Italy.
By 2017, she started making her mark on the WTA Tour. She won her first match on the main tour at the 2017 Korea Open. She even reached the quarterfinals of that tournament.
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In 2018, Priscilla continued to improve. She reached the semifinals of a tournament in Surbiton, England.
Breaking Through (2019)
The year 2019 was a big one for Priscilla. She played in several major tournaments in Australia.
- Representing Australia: In February, she played for Australia in the Fed Cup for the first time. She teamed up with Ashleigh Barty in doubles. They won a very important match, helping Australia reach the semifinals.
- First Grand Slam Win: In May, Priscilla got her first main-draw win at a Grand Slam tournament. This happened at the French Open, where she won her first-round match. She then played against a top player, Madison Keys, in the second round.
- US Open Debut: Later in August, she qualified for the main draw of the US Open, another major tournament.
Challenges and Comebacks (2020-2024)
At the 2020 Australian Open, Priscilla reached the second round for the first time. However, she later faced a hip injury that kept her from playing for over a year.
She made her return to tennis in 2021. In 2022, Priscilla had a great start to the year. At the Adelaide International, she achieved her first win against a top-20 player, defeating world No. 17 Petra Kvitová.
In 2024, Priscilla made her debut in the main draw of the US Open. She also played in tournaments in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Recent Achievements (2025)
In January 2025, Priscilla reached the doubles final at the Brisbane International in Australia. She partnered with Anna Kalinskaya.
ITF Tournament Wins
Priscilla has won many titles on the ITF Circuit, which are smaller professional tournaments.
Singles Titles
She has won 11 singles titles on the ITF Circuit. These wins helped her gain experience and improve her ranking.
- 2015: Mornington, Australia (Clay); Brisbane, Australia (Hard)
- 2016: Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy (Clay)
- 2018: Bendigo, Australia (Hard)
- 2022: Netanya, Israel (Hard); Nottingham, United Kingdom (Hard); Cairns, Australia (Hard)
- 2023: Clay Court International, Australia (Clay); Perth, Australia (Hard)
- 2024: Burnie, Australia (Hard); Caloundra, Australia (Hard)
Doubles Titles
Priscilla has also won 13 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit with various partners.
- 2015: Mornington, Australia (Clay); Melbourne, Australia (Clay); Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy (Clay); Leipzig, Germany (Clay)
- 2017: Mornington, Australia (Clay); Grado, Italy (Clay); Brescia, Italy (Clay); Warsaw, Poland (Clay); Lexington, United States (Hard)
- 2018: Clay Court International, Australia (Clay)
- 2023: Kashiwa, Japan (Hard); Playford, Australia (Hard); Brisbane, Australia (Hard)
See also
In Spanish: Priscilla Hon para niños
