New Asian Tennis League Is Launched In Paris

Written by: on 4th June 2013
French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros
New Asian Tennis League Is Launched In Paris

epa03730842 The silhouette of David Ferrer of Spain in action during his quarter final match against compatriot Tommy Robredo at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 04 June 2013. EPA/CAROLINE BLUMBERG  |

Mahesh Bhupathi, Boris Becker and Justin Gimelstob are in Paris to announce the launch of the IPTL – International Premier Tennis League.

The IPTL is the first-of-its-kind Asian tennis league with a unique concept bringing together the best tennis players from across the world on the same platform. It is a city/country based franchise-led league involving not only current men’s and women’s players but also the legends of the game.

With the aim of growing the presence of Tennis in Asia, attract and maintain the level of interest and passion for this sport, the IPTL will hold in January 2014 the Player Auction in Melbourne, and play in December 2014 will be held.

Among others, IPTL has confirmed the following players: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Li Na, Thomas Berdych, Janko Tipsarevic, Lleyton Hewitt, John Isner, Caroline Wozniacki, Pete Sampras and Carlos Moya, among others.

 

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