Nadal vs Federer and McEnroe vs Borg LIVE in Malaysia?

Thanks to Nazz for this tips from The Star:

Fans in for a double treat in November

KUALA LUMPUR: Tennis fans are in for treat in November with exhibition matches featuring Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg against John McEnroe.

Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) executive secretary Jaafar Abu said yesterday that the four had confirmed participation in the “Countdown of Champions”, set for Nov 18 at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

“Last year, we had Pete Sampras and Richard Gasquet along with Nadal and Federer,” he said.

World No. 1 Federer will get another chance to avenge his defeats by world No. 2 Nadal in the finals of the French Open and Wimbledon this year.

Borg, 52, and McEnroe, 49, will take the fans a chance to walk down memory lane, remembering the highs and lows of their bitter rivalry, typified by the 1980 Wimbledon final won by Borg in five gruelling sets. – AFP

OMIGOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Could this be real? Let's wait for more updates.

Updates: This exhibition match was mentioned in Tennis Week. Just got to know that this exho is known as "Showdown of Champions".


 

9 drop shot(s):

  1. Che-Cheh said,

    Wah wah wahhh...how come I didn't see it in today's paper. Must check back the Star. YAHOOOO!!!!

    Btw you've been to Stadium Putra? Is it the size of Satdium Malawati or bigger? If bigger eh... we might not be able to view our stars in 'near' condition. Eeekk!

    on 2:18 PM  


  2. hcfoo said,

    Che-Cheh: It's just a small section, 3rd page from the back. NST, Malay Mail, international papers also got mention.

    I've never been to Stadium Putra but I guess it's kinda similar size. But I bet it's definitely in better condition ;)

    on 2:26 PM  


  3. oOFooi said,

    hehe~~ I know Nadal and Federer were the no1 and no2 players but i hardly watch tennis. So, hopefully I will enjoy watching them playing if and when they are in Malaysia. :)

    on 3:58 PM  


  4. Niki said,

    Yay yay yay! :)

    And I think Stadium Putra is slightly bigger than Malawati but who cares!

    Bring on the tickets now! :D

    on 6:48 PM  


  5. esther said,

    I can't wait too, HC.

    I went to Putra Stadium many times for some international concerts, musc more bigger than the one in Malawati, you're right Niki, who cares!!!:P

    I'd probably in Shanghai TMC at that time, i'll see what i can do to adjust my schedule.:)

    on 9:43 AM  


  6. Niki said,

    Sources have informed me that there will be a press conference tomorrow and the website will be ready by then :)

    on 11:41 AM  


  7. hcfoo said,

    Niki: This time must buy a ticket nearer to the court. Thanks man for the info! Will look out for the press conference. Hehe.. very kan cheong lar

    Esther: Must come back from TMC and watch this exho together yea.

    on 11:48 AM  


  8. hcfoo said,

    oofooi: no problemo. come join us for this exho!

    on 11:48 AM  


  9. zty said,

    i think the stadium is better.. n i do hope they prepare better this time.. urrgg the ballboys last year is so annoying..

    on 11:17 PM