TENNIS NEWS FROM QATAR AIRLINES – THE STARS ALIGNED WITH ROGER FEDERER, STAN WAWRINKA, RAFA NADAL TO MAKE IPTL A SMASHING SUCCESS

Written by: Staff on 28th December 2015

International Tennis Premier League in Dubai

TENNIS NEWS FROM QATAR AIRLINES - THE STARS ALIGNED WITH ROGER FEDERER, STAN WAWRINKA, RAFA NADAL TO MAKE IPTL A SMASHING SUCCESS

epa05070417 Roger Federer of OBI UAE Royals in action against Andy Murray of OUE Singapore Slammers during their match of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 15 December 2015. EPA/ALI HAIDER |

Qatar Airways Officials Say Sponsorship Of IPTL Was A Good Idea

Qatar Airways officials are convinced that their sponsorship of the IPTL this month was a good investment, with the cutting-edge Gulf airline gaining extra Asia-wide exposure with broadcast television time in major markets of Kobe, Manila, New Delhi, Dubai and Singapore over the span of just a few weeks.

The company’s, whose worldwide level of service and expanding fleet of the latest planes is leaving outdated and under-funded North American competition whining for legal action to stop the foreign transport colossus, said their dollars were well-spent in the tennis series. “We are pleased to see an overwhelming response across the world to the latest season of IPTL,” said controversial Qatar boss Akbar Al Baker.

“The league has managed to bring some of the biggest stars of the game together and helped establish tennis as a popular sport in regions that were not traditionally associated with the game. During the season, Qatar Airways played host to various tennis players on-board our A319 all-premium executive jet where they experienced our luxurious hospitality in the sky.”

Swiss Stan Wawrinka of the OUE Singapore Slammers in action against Roger Federer of the Obi UAE Royals during their match at the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) held at the indoor stadium in Singapore, 18 December 2015. EPA/WALLACE WOON

The company was particularly pleased with impact from the IPTL final in Singapore just prior to Christmas, where the local side Slammers won the title over the holder India Aces.

During its three-week run, the IPTL hosted drop-ins from ATP and WTA payers including Dubai-based Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Ana Ivanovic, all of whom participated for longer or shorter spells with IPTL sides Philippine Mavericks, OUE Singapore Slammers, Micromax Indian Aces, Legendari Japan Warriors and the Obi UAE Royals.

Qatar Airways came on board for a second consecutive year as sponsor, with the airline increasing exposure on the ground through booths at match sites and offering tickets and prizes to lucky spectators.

“As presenting sponsors, we are confident that the popularity of this format will see increased admiration in the coming editions of the league. Our three-year partnership with IPTL reiterates our commitment to bring people across the globe closer, through the exciting network of sports,” said Al Baker.

Content Via Bob Larson Tennis News Service / copyrighted 2015

Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic of the Obi UAE Royals in action against Australia’s Samantha Stosur of the Micromax Indian Aces at the second leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines, 07 December 2015. The league features five teams made out of a hybrid mix of current and former men’s and women’s players. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

Spain’s Rafael Nadal of the Indian Aces in action against Canada’s Milos Raonic of the Philippine Maverics during their men’s singles match at the second leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines, 08 December 2015. The IPTL features five teams made out of a hybrid mix of current and former men’s and women’s players. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

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