Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash will lead the draw for the eighth Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) at Yas Mall on Saturday, organisers have announced.
Taking place from December 31 to January 2, MWTC will see six of the world’s top male tennis players in action at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
The complete line-up was confirmed last week, with South African world No 12 Kevin Anderson and French world No 10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga added to the already confirmed Milos Raonic, the Canadian world No 14, Spanish world No 7 David Ferrer, two-time major champion, Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka, and former world No 1 and 14-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal.
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On Tuesday, organisers revealed the draw will be held on Saturday at 12.30pm when the players will discover who they will face in the first round.
There will also be a variety of tennis-based games on offer for fans who decide to attend the draw, including a serve speed test on the purpose-built indoor courts.
“We are pleased to partner with Mubadala World Tennis Championship to host an exciting and engaging weekend of tennis activities,” Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer at Aldar Properties PJSC, said.
“We look forward to hosting the legendary Pat Cash and welcoming tennis fans of all ages and cultures, who we hope will also enjoy Yas Mall’s internationally renowned shopping, dining and entertainment brands.”
Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.ae and all Virgin Megastores across the UAE
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