Current, former aces to clash in Bukit Jalil

DIE-HARD tennis fans are in for treat as former World No 1s Bjorn Borg of Sweden and fiery American John McEnroe, together with current World No 1 Roger Federer and No 2 Rafael Nadal, will play exhibition matches in Bukit Jalil in November. The good news for this year's event -- billed as the Countdown of Champions -- is that Federer and arch rival Nadal will face off. Last year Federer faced Pete Sampres while Nadal played Frenchman Richard Gasquet in Shah Alam. The Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) will make an official announcement at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. LTAM assistant secretary Jaafar Abu said the four tennis players have confirmed their participation. "We have found the sponsors to bring in these players," said Jaafar yesterday. In addition, LTAM will also organise two ATP Tour... [read full story]