* Four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier will set a record this Saturday as the first tennis player to give updates on twitter during a match. He’ll be playing against John McEnroe in an exhibition event called “Legendary Night” at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.
Courier currently has 783 followers as of this writing and the numbers are expected to increase due to this publicity.
* Comedian Will Ferrell dares to face 7-time Grand Slam champ Mats Wilander of Sweden at the Global Tennis Showdown which will take place on Saturday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The outcome of this match seems to be obvious but the efforts are made for a good cause. The proceeds will benefit non-profit org Swedish School of Los Angeles. Find out more about this match HERE.
* Last but not the least is the highly-anticipated boxing showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
