The tournament takes place from 16 to 18 December.
This December, some of the world’s greatest stars will showcase their skills in Abu Dhabi as the Mubadala World Tennis Championship returns to the capital.
The smashing news will be a delight to all tennis fans’ ears as for three days they will get to see some top-level tennis action up close and personal.
Not too sure what’s really going on?
Don’t worry, as Team Yalla has got on our trainers and brought out our rackets to bring to you a quick guide to the Mubadala World Tennis Championship so when the first ball is served, you won’t double fault.
What is happening in Abu Dhabi?
The Mubadala World Tennis Championship which is taking place from 16 to 18 December 2021.
Where is the Mubadala World Tennis Championship being played?
The competition is being played at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City.
Who is playing at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship?
In total, there will be eight of the world’s best tennis players (two women and six men) descending on Abu Dhabi in December. The women’s clash will see US Ladies’ Open Champion Emma Raducanu face off against Olympic Gold medallist Belinda Bencic.
In the men’s competition, defending champion, Rafael Nadal and two-time Mubadala World Tennis Championship winner, Andy Murray, will be joined by Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, Denis Shapovalov and Dominic Thiem.
What is the order of play at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship?
There will be eight matches to enjoy at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
Day one will see the winner of the most ATP titles in 2021, Casper Ruud, take on Wimbledon semi-finalist, Denis Shapovalov before Dominic Thiem clashes with Andy Murray. The day’s play will close with the only ladies’ match of the tournament; Emma Raducanu versus Belinda Bencic.
Day two sees Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Russian Andrey Rublev make their bow as the men’s semi-finals and fifth place play-off matches take place.
The tournament reaches a crescendo on day three (18 December) with the men’s third-place play-off and the men’s final.
Is it the first time the Mubadala World Tennis Championship will been held in Abu Dhabi?
This will be 13th edition of the tennis tournament to be held in Abu Dhabi. Beginning in 2009, the Mubadala World Tennis Championship has been played out in Zayed Sports City every year with the exception of 2020 when the competition was postponed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How many fans can attend the Mubadala World Tennis Championship?
The International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City will be operating at 100 per cent capacity throughout the tournament meaning 5,000 tennis fans can attend each day.
How can we buy Mubadala World Tennis Championship tickets?
You can purchase tickets for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship online at Ticketmaster UAE and at Virgin Megastores.
Do we need an Al Hosn pass to attend?
Anyone over the age of 16 looking to attend a day at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship must present a green status on their Al Hosn app alongside a negative PCR test result with a 96-hour validity for the three days.
What else can we expect at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship?
Aside from high-level tennis action on the courts, you and your family can enjoy the purpose-built Tennis Village which is full of family-fun activations as well as delicious food and beverage outlets.
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