Coleman Wong’s HK Davis Cup Win Preserved in Gorgeous Movie Pictures

Following his current appearances on the US Open, Hong Kong’s high tennis participant, Coleman Wong, made a triumphant return to house soil, main the town to a decisive victory in his first Davis Cup tie in 18 months. Representing Hong Kong, Wong was instrumental in securing a 3-1 win towards Uzbekistan within the World Group II conflict held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.

The 21-year-old showcased distinctive type, sealing the tie with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 singles victory over Khumoyun Sultanov. This adopted his earlier straight-sets win towards Sergey Fomin. Crucially, Wong additionally partnered with Wong Chun-hun to safe a pivotal doubles level, battling again to win 7-5, 7-6. The electrifying efficiency captivated a packed house crowd, whose enthusiastic assist underscored the burgeoning pleasure for tennis in Hong Kong.

While being there in individual would have undoubtedly been fairly the spectacle, particularly amidst the power of Hong Kong’s crowd, these images taken by Hong Kong-based photographer Enoch Ho nonetheless seize the second stunningly. Shooting in each movie and digital, Enoch—who goes underneath the moniker Casual Grains—has constructed fairly the portfolio of comforting photographs taken all through myriad cities throughout Asia and past.

There’s an virtually nostalgic undertone to his artwork, but it feels equally new, distinctive, and refreshing, permitting us to understand what can simply be missed as mundane or on a regular basis. A corner of a building, an array of plates at a cha chaan teng, or an old couple romantically enjoying a slice of their little town turn into visible feel-goods.

In the case of Enoch’s shots of Coleman Wong’s match, the sun-soaked sea of purple sitting within the stands or a tight-cropped shot of Wong exerting focus mid-swing provides tone and feeling even when checked out in 2D via your display screen. It’s a superb recap of the occasion and a collection of artwork items on the identical time. Enjoy the pictures right here, and you should definitely comply with Casual Grains on Instagram to see extra of his wonderful work.

All photographs by way of Casual Grains.