The Return of Big Hair and Big Serves?

November 20 will see a showdown between 80s and current tennis greats.
Though they may have ruled the courts when mullets and headbands were the rage and wooden rackets were still the weapon of choice, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg will get back on the court to challenge each other in a singles and doubles duel.

Roger Federer and James Blake will have a showdown, before pairing up with the 80s legends for a Ten Point Doubles Tie Breaker.
Many tennis fans may have been disappointed that Rafael Nadal is not part of the lineup as originally hoped, but here’s to John McEnroe providing plenty of on-court excitement.
Back in the day, his temper tantrums, including screaming obscenities and throwing rackets won him both fans and critics.

He is the most vain, ill-tempered, petulant loudmouth that the game of tennis has ever known.
- The Sun, a British tabloid, 1979

Here is the lineup:

Bjorn Borg v John McEnroe - 1 Set

Followed by:

Roger Federer vs James Blake - Best-of-Three Sets

Followed by:

Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg vs John McEnroe and James Blake -  A Ten Point Doubles Tie Breaker

The Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown 2008 takes place at 7pm, Thursday November 20, Cotai Strip,  CotaiArena, Macau

Ticket prices have been set at MOP $980, MOP $780, MOP $480 and MOP $280.
Book tickets from www.venetianmacao.com

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