🎾 Team Michael Chang took a thrilling 4-3 lead over Team Li Na on the opening day of the MGM Macao Tennis Masters on Tuesday! The action unfolded in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region, marking Asia's first-ever mixed men's and women's team tennis tournament. 🌏
Captained by Grand Slam legends Li Na and Michael Chang, the event also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Macao's establishment as a Special Administrative Region. 🎉
Team Li Na showcased talent like Chinese rising stars Shang Juncheng and Wang Xinyu, alongside World No. 6 Casper Ruud from Norway. On the flip side, Team Michael Chang boasts World No. 8 Andrey Rublev of Russia, 2023 French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova from the Czech Republic, and Japan's own Kei Nishikori. 🚀
The excitement kicked off with a unique challenge where players hit as many targets as possible using just one forehand and one backhand. Shang nailed it by hitting three targets, while Chang came up empty-handed, giving Team Li Na an early point! 🎯
In the men's singles, Ruud extended the lead to 3-0 for Team Li Na after a nail-biting victory over Nishikori, finishing 4-6, 6-3, 10-7. 🏆
But the tide turned as Rublev defeated Shang 6-3, 6-4, adding two crucial points for Team Michael Chang and narrowing the gap to 3-2. The momentum continued when Rublev teamed up with Muchova in the doubles, overcoming Shang and Wang with a 6-4, 6-3 win, pushing their team ahead with a one-point advantage! 🔥
The stage is set for more epic battles ahead! Who's your pick to win it all? 🧐 Stay tuned for more action from the Macao Tennis Masters! 📺
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Team Michael Chang leads Team Li Na 4-3 at Macau Tennis Masters
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