Mubadala World Tennis Championship: Draw, Participants, Schedule
The invitation tournament of Abu Dhabi, the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, has completed their field. In addition to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal four more men compete in the show. Maria Sharapova is the star player in the women's match.
by Lukas Zahrer
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Dec 10, 2019, 07:40 am
With Hyeon Chung, the organizers announced on Monday the eighth and last participant of the show, which takes place from 19 to 21 December. The South Korean meets Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-final at the Tennis Center of Zayed Sports City.
Before that, Stefanos Tsitsipas opened the event against Gael Monfils. As the third match of the first day demands Maria Sharapova upstart Amanda Anisimova. "I've heard that December is a great time to visit Abu Dhabi," Sharapova said, adding, "I want to bring my best tennis to Abu Dhabi and show fans what I can."
The winners of the men's quarterfinals will face Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic on the second day, each enjoying a bye in the first round.
"We're excited to offer viewers a dynamic combination of world-class tennis and an event not to be missed," said John Lickrish, CEO of Flash Entertainment.