T Michael Chang emerged victorious at the 2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters, defeating Team Li Na 11-6. Held last week at the Macau Forum, the tournament featured an innovative Captains Challenge format.
“It’s been great to have such an incredible team—everyone played brilliantly and contributed,” said Chang after the match.
The competition began with singles matches, where players rotated after losing rallies, intensifying the excitement. Andrey Rublev secured the championship for Team Chang by defeating Casper Ruud in a single-point contest. Karolina Muchova set the tone early, defeating Wang Xinyu 6-3, 7-5.
Rising star Shang Juncheng also made headlines by defeating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-4 in a friendly exhibition match characterized by “trick shots, comedic antics, and infectious laughter.” Shang expressed his delight, stating, “Exhibitions are always special. I really enjoy my time here.”
The event was organized by MGM and IMG and marked a significant moment in tennis as Asia’s first mixed-gender format tournament. Muchova praised the experience in Macau, saying, “They treat us so well, and there are so many fans.” NS
