Madison Square Garden will once again host a dazzling evening of elite tennis when The Garden Cup returns on Monday, December 8, 2025. This special one-night exhibition event will benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and feature a lineup of global stars including World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, and Tommy Paul.
Sabalenka and Osaka Headline the Main Event
Aryna Sabalenka, fresh off her second consecutive US Open title, will face Naomi Osaka in a marquee matchup. Both players bring four Grand Slam titles to the court and will be making their Madison Square Garden debuts. Their only previous meeting came at the 2018 US Open, where Osaka emerged victorious. Sabalenka expressed her excitement about returning to New York during the holiday season, while Osaka shared her anticipation for playing in one of the most iconic venues in sports.
Kyrgios vs. Paul: A Clash of Charisma and Power
Nick Kyrgios, known for his electrifying style and seven ATP Tour singles titles, will take on American Olympic medalist Tommy Paul. The two have met twice before, with Kyrgios winning both encounters in 2022. This will be Kyrgios’ second appearance at The Garden, while Paul will step onto the famed court for the first time. Both players are eager to add their names to the list of tennis greats who have competed at this legendary venue.
Mixed Doubles Finale Adds a Fun Twist
Following the singles matches, the stars will return for a mixed doubles showdown to cap off the evening. The format includes two best-of-three matches with a 10-point tiebreaker in the third set, promising fast-paced action and thrilling moments for fans.
Honoring Tennis History and Supporting the Future
The Garden Cup not only showcases current tennis stars but also supports the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve the sport’s rich history and inspire future generations. Dan Faber, CEO of the Hall of Fame, emphasized the importance of connecting tennis’s past with its present through events like this.
Ticket Information and Accessibility
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12. Prices start at $47 at the Madison Square Garden Ticketmaster Box Office and $62.51 online, including service charges. Group sales and accessibility services are available through dedicated MSG departments.
A Legacy of Tennis at The Garden
Madison Square Garden has hosted premier tennis events since the 1930s, including the ATP Finals and WTA Championships. From 2008 to 2018, the venue welcomed legends like Roger Federer, Serena and Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and many more. The inclusion of Sabalenka and Osaka continues the tradition of featuring top-ranked players in this iconic setting.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Sabalenka played her last match on the 6th of September when she beat world no.9 Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 21st career title.
This year the Belarussian has a compiled 56-10 win-loss record. The Belarussian conquered 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. The Belarussian got to the final at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart and French Open.
Naomi Osaka in 2025
Currently the world no.24, the Japanese played her last match on the 4th of September when she was defeated by world no.9 Amanda Anisimova 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-3 in the semifinal of the U.S. Open (draw).
During this season Naomi achieved a compiled 32-13 record. Naomi clinched 1 title in the Malo. Naomi reached the final in Auckland and Montreal.
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka clashed against each other only once. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Osaka.