Scott Hend is confident he can continue his sizzling form as he prepares to stage a successful defence for his UBS Hong Kong Open title when the prestigious event gets underway on Thursday.

The Australian arrived in Hong Kong in the best of form having won his seventh Asian Tour title in Macau last week.

Hend insists he is not feeling any pre-tournament jitters at the US$2million event that is sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.

"It’s always nice to have another victory in the bag which sets you up nicely for a good title defence. I’m playing well and I’m feeling good," said Hend.

Hend will have to contend with one of the toughest field at the UBS Hong Kong Open in recent years.

No less than 30 Asian Tour champions including seven merit winners will attempt to wrestle the title from Hend, who will also face a stern test from American Dustin Johnson and England’s Justin Rose, both ranked in the world’s top-10.

"You’ve got to be patient around this golf course and plan your shots well. I’ve played well and won on this golf course before so I am ready for the challenge," said Hend, who finished inside the top-five on the Order of Merit in 2014, 2013, 2009 and 2007.