Laslo Djere's journey to the main draw of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open marks a fresh start for the Serbian player, effectively pushing aside the unpleasant memories of his 2025 season. Following his marriage to long-term partner Tamara during the off-season, Djere secured his place in the tournament through two qualifying wins, signaling a positive shift in momentum.
The 30-year-old tennis professional faced a challenging end to 2025, primarily due to a stress fracture in his left shinbone sustained in July. Eager to maintain his top-100 ranking and secure a main-draw entry for the Australian Open, Djere returned to the court prematurely. He openly admitted that he was "poorly prepared" upon his return, emphasizing the necessity of earning ranking points to qualify for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Djere elaborated on his physical struggles, stating that he felt the worst he had ever felt physically on the court during the seven tournaments he played after his return. Despite managing to secure a few crucial points, he expressed immense relief when the season finally concluded. His performance suffered significantly, winning only two out of nine matches between the Shanghai Masters in September and his final tournament at a Lyon Challenger event two months later.
Reflecting on that period, Djere described it as "really rough… just disastrous". Although he still experiences some sensations in his shin, he remains calm, having undergone multiple MRIs confirming that the bone is healthy and that the surrounding tissues simply require adaptation.
Djere has faced serious injury setbacks before, including an elbow injury, but he considers his recent shin issue more damaging due to its impact on his ability to run effectively.
Laslo Djere, who was born on June 2, 1995, boasts a career-high singles ranking of No. 27, achieved on June 10, 2019. He has three ATP Tour singles titles to his name, all won on clay courts. These include an ATP 500 event in Rio in 2019, which propelled him into the top 30, the 2020 Forte Village Sardegna Open, and the 2025 Chile Open.
At the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, Djere (ranked No. 95 in the world) is set to face Marcos Giron (No. 64) in the Round of 32. Giron is favored to win, but both players are seasoned professionals aiming for a significant rise in 2026. While Giron briefly broke into the Top 50 in 2025 before his ranking declined, Djere re-entered the Top 100 after a challenging 2024.
Djere secured his spot in the main draw of the 2026 ATP Hong Kong Tennis Open through qualifying victories over Elias Ymer and Emilio Nava.
The ATP Hong Kong Tennis Open is being held at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium from January 5 to 11, 2026.
