The highly anticipated 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters takes place today and tomorrow (27 - 28 December) at the Macao Forum! To kick off the excitement, MGM hosted an exclusive sharing session, “Four Voices, One Court”, this morning (27 December) at The Fantasy Box in MGM MACAU. The event brought together Grand Slam champions and International Tennis Hall of Famers Li Na and Conchita Martínez, alongside Filipino rising star  Alexandra Eala, for a first-of-its-kind cross-generational dialogue. Moderated by former Hong Kong Olympian Robyn Lamsam, the heartfelt conversation spanned topics from the tennis court to life philosophies, adding a deeper, inspiring dimension to the weekend’s tournament.

During the session, the players reflected on their initial motivations for choosing tennis, the challenges of professional careers, and the journey of reshaping identity beyond the court. The forum offered a candid exchange that highlighted the resilience and inner strength defining female athletes behind their competitive glory.

Li Na shared that after achieving her dreams and gaining immense attention, her biggest lesson was reminding herself to "perform like a champion not only on the court, but also off the court." She expressed a desire to instill confidence in others, believing that with hard work, they can surpass her achievements. She also encouraged the younger generation to "Be brave and be yourself; give yourself the chance to try and fail in order to achieve your dreams." Conchita Martínez looked back on how she first connected with tennis, using her own experiences to encourage young players to enjoy the process with a smile and passion, maintaining the positive mindset that "pressure is a privilege." Alexandra Eala shared how family support shaped her path and spoke openly about growing up in an environment with fewer established pathways, she learned to love the sport and have fun during the intense moments and hardships,  encouraging young athletes not to become “the next” anyone, but to be “the first” themselves.

While their stories differ, they collectively demonstrated the resilience, passion, and courage shared by female athletes across different cultures and generations. The session not only revealed the real stories behind the halos of these star athletes but also added a human perspective to the upcoming matches.

MGM remains committed to supporting the Macao SAR Government's vision of building a "City of Sports" and advancing “Tourism+” cross-sector integration through international sporting events. Open to the public, the sharing session attracted over 300 participants, including university faculty and students, representatives from sports and youth associations, corporate partners and athletes. Many young players and students noted that the session offered valuable insight and inspiration drawn from the athletes’ personal journeys.

Following the sharing session, the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters officially commenced at 2:00PM at the Macao Forum. The opening day features the entertaining Captains Challenge, followed by two men’s singles matches and one doubles match. Action continues on 28 December with further singles clashes and the Awards Ceremony. Throughout the weekend, spectators can also enjoy a range of exclusive interactive activities, and autograph sessions, ensuring an unforgettable fan experience.

Beyond the on-court action, the players are also engaging with the local community. On 26 December, they conducted a tennis clinic for local junior players, sharing skills and experiences. Looking ahead to Sunday morning (28 December), they will participate in a specially curated Food and Local Culture Experience at Rua da Praia do Manduco and Barra Kitchen in the Barra District. There, they will sample authentic local flavours and gain a first-hand insight into Macau’s unique blend of heritage, tradition, and cuisine, in line with the event theme: “Play. Celebrate. Repeat.”

Co-organised by MGM and the new global events and experiences company MARI, the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters is honoured to have the support of the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government, Macao Government Tourism Office, and the Macau Tennis Association, together with our distinguished partners, including the official outfitter FILA, official airline EVA AIR and the official water Bonaqua.

For more information, please visit the official event website at MGMMacauTennis.com.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About MARI

MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of world-class live properties spanning sport, art, lifestyle, and entertainment. These include major international tennis tournaments, among them the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open presented by Itaú, Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, TodayTix Group, a leading digital ticketing and technology company for theatre and live performance, and Barrett-Jackson, the foremost U.S. collector car auction company. MARI delivers live experiences that bring people together, inspire audiences, and shape culture worldwide. 

For more information, please contact:

Juliana Kung

Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3424

Email: julianakung@mgm.mo

Karen Lam

Assistant Director of Corporate Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo

Robecta Yeung

MARI Group

Email: robecta.yeung@img.com