2024 Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden to Feature Carlos Alcaraz versus Ben Shelton and Jessica Pegula versus Emma Navarro.
Get ready for an electrifying tennis showdown at Madison Square Garden as The Garden Cup takes the big stage on December 4th 2024. Carlos Alcaraz to play Ben Shelton and Jessica Pegula will take on Emma Navarro.
We are all excited to see the WTA Tour’s No. 3 and No. 1 ranked American (Jessica Pegula) take on the incredibly talented No. 8, Emma Navarro who is fresh from her impressive run to the 2024 US Open semifinals. Don’t miss this thrilling clash of tennis titans!
Jessica Pegula said, “As a New York tennis player you dream of playing in the US Open final and playing at Madison Square Garden. To be able to do both in one year just shows dreams can come true. Really looking forward to coming back to New York and playing Emma in front of the best fans in the world.”
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Madison Square Garden Has a Long History of Tennis
For the first time since 2018, tennis returns to The World’s Most Famous Arena. Previously, stars like Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, Coco Vandeweghe, Shuai Zhang, Marion Bartoli, Daniela Hantuchova, and Sorana Cirstea graced the court at Madison Square Garden Arena.
Beginning in 2008 Madison Square Garden hosted a ten-year run of special tennis events featuring some of the greatest tennis players of all time including: Federer, Sampras, Venus and Serena Williams, Agassi, Sharpova, and McEnroe to name a few.
Madison Square Garden also hosted the women’s final tournament from 1972-2001.
But how far back does this tradition of “tennis greats” go?
In October 1926, Suzanne Lenglen, a French Superstar known for her “risqué” dress and outrageous behavior on and off the court, made her pro debut in front of 13,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Lenglen, a winner of six Wimbledon singles titles, debuts against Mary Browne, who she dominates during the tour, winning all 38 matches.
Will The Garden Cup Results Contribute to Player Rankings
The 2024 Garden Cup is an exhibition match designed to thrill the fans and showcase some of the best in the game. But the results will not add or take away from the overall rankings. This exhibition is primarily to showcase excellent tennis in an amazing city, on the most storied stage in the world.
Anyone who is anyone hopes to play their sport at Madison Square Garden. From boxing to bull riding and yes, tennis, Madison Square Garden is always the place to be seen. It is truly a place where legends play.
The 2024 Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden on December 4th
The Garden Cup will be held at Madison Square Garden on December 4th. This is a great time for New Yorker’s to indulge in seeing the stars again following the US Open, and if you have never been, New York City is absolutely magical in December.
Maybe you can go early and take in the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day and stay on to catch the amazing exhibition matches at Madison Square Garden? Sounds like a good time to this tennis lover!
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