Speech by Mr. Mark Brown 

I would like to add a personal welcome to our players. On behalf of The Venetian we are delighted to welcome a host of tennis greats at just one single event, let alone receiving then all in on room! I believe this is a unique occasion, a privilege for us all and one which we can be proud to remember. We welcome back ‘old friend’ and current US open Champion Roger Federer, brilliant champion Bjorn Borg, loved and hate but universally popular, John McEnroe, and another tennis great James Blake. 

The Venetian is proud it can host another tennis spectacular, tomorrow’s crowd will be a sell out and everyone I hugely excited at the prospect of seeing our four stars, in head to head singles and then in a highly entertaining doubles. I think the stars for turning out after a ling hard year on the road. We do hope your stop in Macao will be one of the highlights of your year, and indeed of your career, You are always welcome to our city and to our hotels.

4 Player ( from L Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer, James Blake and John McEnroe ) take group photo after the Press conference. 

John McEnroe attends a news conference in Macau November 19, 2008, of The Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown 2008. 

Bjorn Borg attends a news conference in Macau November 19, 2008, of The Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown 2008.

Roger Federer attends a news conference in Macau November 19, 2008, of The Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown 2008.