With Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev & Co: Top field of participants for exhibition in Dubai
Dubai can look forward to a top-class exhibition event in December. Also present: Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic, AlexanderZverev and many other top stars.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Oct 01, 2022, 12:14 pm
Even if the ATP tour traditionally stops operating in December, world-class tennis is anything but still. From December 19th to 24th, Dubai will once again be the scene of a major exhibition event, this time under the catchy name World Tennis League, in which a total of 16 players will start.
The game is played based on the model of the Laver Cup with two winning sets, a possible deciding set will be played in a champions tie-break in Dubai. Just like a few days ago in London. Big difference: In addition to the singles, mixed doubles are also planned, in which the world's best women and men will stand side by side.
Because: The World Tennis League will be able to enjoy an excellent field of participants, with men's Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios having confirmed their start. Among the women, Iga Swiatek, Anett Kontaveit, Paula Badosa and Simona Halep are scheduled to start.
"This new event is exciting, no question about it," Novak Djokovic is quoted as saying in a broadcast. "I love playing in Dubai and I've had great success here over the years." In any case, the Serb will face stiff competition.
Here are the starters in the World Tennis League:
| ladies | Men's |
| Iga Swiatek | Novak Djokovic |
| Anett Kontaveit | Alexander Zverev |
| Paula Badosa | Felix Auger-Aliassime |
| Aryna Sabalenka | Dominic Thiem |
| Simona Halep | Grigor Dimitrov |
| Elena Rybakina | Nick Kyrgios |
| Bianca Andreescu | Rohan Bopana |
| Sania Mirza | Gael Monfils |