Hyeon Chung – ATP #549 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Hyeon Chung - ATP #549 Tennis Player
Hyeon Chung
SOU Age: 30 (19-05-1996)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 19
ATP
#549
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
24 - 24
50.0% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Hyeon Chung dominates second serve returns at 55.6%. Holds the 393 position in the ATP rankings. In addition, he converts 38.9% of return games into breaks. Moreover, he manufactures as many as 0.84 break chances per game. That said, he is vulnerable at second serve with just 47.9% points won and struggles at pressure points on serve with just 57.7% winning rate.

Hyeon Chung - Career History

Hyeon Chung is a professional tennis player from SOU, currently ranked world No. 418 on the ATP Tour. He is right-handed. His career-high ranking is No. 19. He began his professional career in 2012.

Chung developed through Futures tournaments in 2025. He won two titles at M15 Tsukuba and M15 Nishi-Tokyo. He also reached the final at M25 Luan. Season record: 31-21. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 31-21. He won 48% return pressure points, won 58% serve pressure points, and won 56% on second serve return.

Hyeon Chung gained ranking points at Futures level in 2024. He captured one title at M25 Bali. Record: 8-5. Record on hard in lower tier: 8-5. He averaged 0.37 double faults per game, won 57% on second serve return, and won 40% on first serve return.

Hyeon Chung competed at Futures/ITF level in 2023. Season record: 0-5.

The SOU player advanced to a quarterfinal at Tokyo during 2019. He competed in just 23 matches during the season. Hard results: 6-8. Chung executed at 45% on break chances, averaged only 0.16 double faults per game, and kept 51% success rate on second serve. He captured one title at Chengdu Challenger. Lower-tier record: 8-1. He averaged 0.50 aces per game, won 50% on second serve return, and averaged 0.22 double faults per game.

Hyeon Chung reached a semifinal at Australian Open, making a semifinal at Munich along with eight quarterfinals, including Miami and Indian Wells in 2018. This brought a new career-high of No. 21. Competing on hard: 27-16. Chung challenged servers with 32% on first return, punished rival's second serves winning 54%, and capitalized on 44% of breakpoint opportunities.

Chung's 2017 season featured a semifinal at Munich plus quarterfinals at Barcelona and Winston-Salem. This brought his first top-50 ranking. He dominated on clay with a 10-5 record. Chung went 11-13 on hard. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. Chung challenged servers with 32% on first return, punished rival's second serves winning 53%, and held steady at 71% on first serve points. He captured one title at Lahaina Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 5-0.

The SOU player faced difficulties in 2016. Competing on hard: 3-8. He avoided the trouble at just 0.14 double faults per game and maintained 50% rate on second serve returns. At lower-tier events, he won two titles at Kobe Challenger and Kaohsiung Challenger. He also reached the final at Nanchang Challenger. Additional semifinals at Nongbo Challenger and Suzhou Challenger. Lower-tier record: 21-5. Record on hard in lower tier: 21-5. He won 56% on second serve return, saved 65% of break points, and won 55% on second serve.

2015 was a standout year for Hyeon Chung. He entered the top 100 for the first time. He won four titles at Busan Challenger, Burnie Challenger, Savannah Challenger, and Kaohsiung Challenger. He also reached finals at Seoul Challenger and Launceston Challenger. Additional semifinals at Guangzhou Challenger and Hong Kong Challenger. Season record: 43-16. Challenger record: 34-7. Challenger/ITF hard record: 29-6. He saved 63% of break points, won 56% on second serve return, and won 70% on first serve.

2014 proved to be a breakthrough season for Hyeon Chung. A maiden top-200 ranking followed. He won four titles at Bangkok, Korea F3, Thailand F1, and Thailand F3. He also reached finals at China F3 and Korea F4. Additional semifinals at Busan, Korea F1, Nanchang, and Yokohama. Record: 42-14. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 42-12. He won 52% on second serve, averaged 0.19 double faults per game, and won 68% on first serve.

Hyeon Chung gained ranking points at Futures level in 2013. He captured one title at Korea F6. He also reached the final at Korea F2. Season record: 15-10. Record on hard in lower tier: 15-9. He averaged 0.42 double faults per game, won 44% on second serve, and won 63% on first serve.

Hyeon Chung competed at Futures/ITF level in 2012. He reached the semifinal at Hong Kong F3. Record: 8-5. Challenger/ITF hard record: 8-5. He won 55% on second serve return.

Hyeon Chung Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Hyeon Chung

What is Hyeon Chung's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Hyeon Chung holds a record of 54-52 (50.9%) on hard, 16-13 (55.2%) on clay, and 1-2 (33.3%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 184-79 (70.0%) on hard, 5-5 (50.0%) on clay, and 0-3 on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 22-22 (50.0%) on hard at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Hyeon Chung won?

Hyeon Chung has won 17 titles at Challenger/ITF level (16 on hard and one on clay).

What is Hyeon Chung's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 7-3 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Hyeon Chung has posted a 24-24 record (50.0% win rate).

How many aces does Hyeon Chung serve per match?

Hyeon Chung is currently serving 2.3 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (48 matches), down from a career average of 3.2.

How does Hyeon Chung perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Hyeon Chung is 0-2 against Top 100 opponents. Over his career: 1-14 (6.7%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 8-28 (22.2%). Against Top 50 opponents: 28-46 (37.8%). Against Top 100 opponents: 64-72 (47.1%).

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