On August 23, in Hanoi, Quang Duong and the Wika brand introduced a new collection called "Forged in Fire" with two new racket models.
For Quang Duong, this message partly reflects a part of the path he has gone through in his career, there were difficult periods, but the training and competition process helped him continue to move forward.
“I really like the message ‘Forged in Fire’ chosen for the new collection. What I have achieved with pickleball in the past time has not come by chance. It is the result of a whole process of effort. There are times when difficulties come, but overcoming everything, I am still moving forward on the path I have chosen,” Quang Duong shared.
Before being widely known on pickleball courts, Quang Duong used to pursue tennis. The foundation of this sport helped him form ball handling skills, mobility and competitive thinking. However, a hand injury affected his tennis playing process, forcing him to find another option to continue his sports career.
Pickleball appeared in that period. From a relatively new sport to many Vietnamese people, pickleball has become Quang Duong's new direction. He takes advantage of the tennis foundation, while adapting to the specific requirements of pickleball to gradually improve his level.
In just a short time, Quang Duong continuously made his mark at international tournaments and once rose to the Top 4 in the world in men's singles on the PPA Tour rankings at the end of 2024, winning the IHG Bristol Open 2024.
In 2025, the overseas Vietnamese tennis player continued to have more notable milestones when he won a double championship in men's singles Pro and men's doubles Pro at D-Joy Vietnam Masters in Ho Chi Minh City...
These achievements show that Quang Duong's progress is not only in the number of titles. The ability to handle the ball quickly, reflexes on the net and maintaining stability at important times help him make his mark in the professional arena.
Quang Duong believes that the competition process is also a way for an athlete to recognize the points that need improvement. Each tournament brings different situations, forcing him to adjust his playing style and adapt continuously.
Courage is forged in silence, the fire burns forever with glory" is the saying that Quang Duong mentioned when looking back at his journey.
From a young player who had to change direction due to injury, Quang Duong is gradually building his own position in the Vietnamese and international pickleball scene.
