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‘Billie Jean King Cup’ to Air Live on HBO
HBO will air “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup” live on March 2 from Madison Square Garden.
The program, which celebrates tennis legend Billie Jean King, will feature Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic in a one-night-only single-elimination event.
The event is part of the national “Tennis Night in America” promotion.
Tickets for the match can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden box office, Ticketmaster outlets or at www.thegarden.com.


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Dan
...WoW!...Just what Tennis needs???...Another meaningLess Event where an insane amont of $$ is
awarded to the few who need it the Least...who is
this Event supposed to appeaL to??...do the greed
merchants that put this format together really think it would (or should) capture the interest of Fans???...especially in this economy???...it would be 'one thing' IF this prize $$$ was the award for winning a Grand Slam or some other
meaningful Event that is universally recognized
as the epitome of the sport...not some trashy one night event...why bother with this nonsense??....
everyone knows the Pro Tennis CaLender is already
overstuffed...I'm surprised BJK is allowing her name to Represent this silly, meaningLess Event??
timr
Dan obviously did not get his tickets in time. Who wants to blame the economy for ruining a celebration of tennis of this magnitude anyway. I am an avid tennis fan and this is just the thing to make me forget about the state of the economic crisis, even if for only one night. Hope Ana takes it out by the way, she's great.
timr
Dan obviously did not get his tickets in time. Who wants to blame the economy for ruining a celebration of tennis of this magnitude anyway. I am an avid tennis fan and this is just the thing to make me forget about the state of the economic crisis, even if for only one night. Hope Ana takes it out by the way, she's great.
karen
Hi ..what an outstanding way to kick off the Tennis in America campaign..I bought tickets very early to be sure to get the best courtside seats..but just learned about the vip event prior to the matches where Billie Jean King and Ivan Lendl will be making appearances...how can i get tickets to get into this....
thanks Karen
lucette
I am so excited about the Billie Jean King night.
I sure am pulling for Venus and Serena. I wish I had tickets. I think it will be good
Marc
I agree with Dan. However, I will still watch it to be honest. That's fine that these four players make millions from other sources, but perhaps this event should give part of their earnings to NYC communities/programs in need of some financial assistance. Just a thought. At least people that are buying these expensive tickets will feel like they are contributing to their community and not just these already filthy rich and well established athletes.
Marc
vic
It's just tennis for the top 4 players why get ur knicckers in a twist? Bad economy or not life goes on! Copme on Serena and Venus make that dollar! For those who wish to help the community please go ahead and do it, am watching my girls!
ZVEZDAS_BGD
ANNYBODDY,
WHAT IS THE SCORE . WHO WON THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Manuel
how do i get the scoreeeessssss?
me
in semis serena won 6-3 agains ivanovic and venus beat jankovic 6-4 and serena up a set in final against venus 6-4