World-class tennis returns to Hong Kong

Li Na heads roster that includes Lendl and MacEnroe.

Hong Kong will host one of a series of exhibitions around the world on March 4, 2013 during the first staging of “World Tennis Day.”

Li Na, winner of the women’s singles title at the 2011 French Open; former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and tennis legends Ivan Lendl and John MacEnroe will face each other at the AsiaWorld convention complex near the Chep Lap Kok airport.

The Asian matches will take place the same night as a similar event at Madison Square Garden in New York as part of the first annual World Tennis Day. Serena Williams will play Victoria Azarenka while Rafael Nadal will take on Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.

“The popularity of tennis in Asia made it natural for us to pursue an event in this region. Hong Kong is proving to be a fantastic partner. I'm excited to see this group of four players who will put on a great show,” said global event producer Jerry Solomon.

"For me it is always exciting to play in Asia,” said Li. “I hope to have the crowd support in this match. It will be a great night for tennis, and hopefully it gets more people playing the game.”

Lendl won a Hong Kong ATP title 32 years ago and three straight exhibition events in the city from 1990-92.

"I've always enjoyed playing in Hong Kong. It's a place with a lot of good memories including one of my first ever wins on the pro tour. I will look forward to playing John,” he said.