You are definitely not going to get any seats at the Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown by now.The showdown in November will features Roger Federer, James Blake, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe going head-to-head in a one-night exhibition match in Macao and also another in Kuala Lumpur.
You might want to drop by in Kuala Lumpur instead as tickets are still available here but I doubt you'll get any good front seats either.
My tickets are on the L6 section (silver category) and 6th row from the front. To get your tickets, you can purchase online from the Axcess website.
For local fans, if possible, buy your tickets from the Axcess outlet instead (offline purchasing) so that you don't have to waste time queuing up for ticket collection on event day (Ticket collection for online purchase is at venue only on the event day, 2 hours before the show time).
Here's a bit of the itinerary on that day:
- Live musical entertainment (I hope not some stupid boy band performance like last year! We need some class in a tennis event)
- Bjorn Borg vs John McEnroe - 1 Set
- Roger Federer vs James Blake - Best-of-3 Sets (Yahooooo!)
- Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg vs John McEnroe and James Blake. - A Ten Point Doubles Tie Breaker
Recently I have been reading Blake's autobigraphy, Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life. Blake who overcame a broken neck and shingles, which paralysed half his face, is one of the greatest comeback stories ever. If you are an Oprah fan, you'll probably catch the episode where Oprah interviewed Blake about what he had gone through. So for me, the urge to meet James Blake is huge!I'll come up with more post on this event in the next few days providing info like places to stay and go in KL, how you can get there at the Putra Stadium, etc.
In the meanwhile, you might want to drop by Showdown KL official site and participate in the auction and do a bit of charity.
Have a good weekend!
6 comment(s):
I'm not going. Haha
I'm not from Borg & McEnroe era so... it's not that interesting for me.
I didn't know that Blake was paralyzed before. When was that?
That happened to Blake in 2004, right? It was half his face due to the shingles, I think. I don't think he became paralyzed when he broke the bones in his neck.
HCFoo, that sounds like an amazing time! Have fun! (I think Blake and McEnroe will win the doubles match!)
Awww, come on che-cheh! come lar...
van: yes it's right. half of his face became paralyzed and that same year he had to deal with so many other challenges including his dad's health.
I haven't finish the book, but from reading a bio, i learned so much a player. I always thought top tennis players are never short of confidence but we never truly see the real picture until they told us the story behind their success.
Come lar, ceh-cheh! lol
Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur is the place to be on the 18th of November as we get to watch the champions battle it out. I cant wait for this event to happen, it will be a good evening entertainment after a busy day's work. But am sad no front seats available. Where was I? I better hurry up now and go to the Axcess page and book a ticket. There is so much fun and exciting happenings in Kuala Lumpur. How do i keep up sighs*
Fun in Kuala Lumpur
Hey Damansarian, (or anyone else interested)
still have one ticket from L6, center seat (7 rows from court) for RM 388. Friend backed out, hubby is in Shanghai, and I don't want to be left with the option of taking one of my kids because next day is school.
Please email me at abcdtch@yahoo.com for ticket collection and payment.
We are a big bunch of Tennis Fans (ok, ok, diehard Roger fans lol). And for sure we will have fun, fun, fun all throughout the evening together.
Hope you could come join us (or anyone out there????)
bubut
Please email me
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