<P> In December 2003, Yannick Noah and Justine Henin played a friendly match at the Forest National in Brussels . Noah donned a dress for much of the match . He played predominantly trick shots and slices, but still ended up winning 4--6, 6--4, 7--6 . </P> <P> In October 2013, Novak Djokovic and Li Na played a light - hearted exhibition mini set in Beijing, China to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the China Open . Djokovic clowned to the amusement of the crowd, and at one point swapped places with a ballboy . Li was given a 30--0 advantage at the start of each service game, and she went on to win 3--2 . </P> <P> In 2013, Andy Murray responded to a Twitter user who asked whether he would consider challenging Serena Williams, saying, "I'd be up for it . Why not?" Williams also reacted positively to the suggestion, remarking "That would be fun . I doubt I'd win a point, but that would be fun ." </P> <P> In August 2015, John McEnroe was interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! . At that time, McEnroe was 56 years old but still active on the seniors tennis circuit, Serena Williams was 34 years old and in the chase for a "calendar - year" Grand Slam . McEnroe mentioned to Kimmel that about 15 years prior, Donald Trump had suggested that he would like to put together a "battle of the sexes" match between McEnroe and Williams . McEnroe said he would face Williams but that Trump was not offering a big enough payout . McEnroe said that he believed he could defeat Williams in a tennis match . </P>

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