Venus, Delpo, Muguruza, Kyrgios set for MSG showdown

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Defending champion Venus Williams waltzed through to the third round in Wuhan 2016; Getty Images
Three major champions, a top 10 stalwart and a rising star will headline the 10th anniversary of the BNP Paribas Showdown in New York.

Major champions Venus Williams, Juan Martin del Potro and Garbine Muguruza plus rising star Nick Kyrgios will take part in exhibition matches at Madison Square Garden on 6 March.

The BNP Paribas Showdown will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the iconic New York City venue.

Some match-ups highlighting the evening include 2009 US Open champion del Potro taking on 2014 finalist Kei Nishikori, and seven-time major winner Williams up against reigning Roland Garros champion Muguruza.

Kyrgios, at a career-best ranking of No.13, will play good friend and rising American star Jack Sock.

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