Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) returns to Abu Dhabi 27th– 29th December with 14-time Grand Slam Champion, Novak Djokovic, seven-time Grand Slam winner, Venus Williams, and the return of this year’s Wimbledon finalist and MWTC 2017 winner, Kevin Anderson amongst the first names confirmed.
MWTC, now in its 11thyear, is set to once again thrill tennis fans and their families. With a line-up featuring six top male players and two leading female players, this year’s event is guaranteed to kick-off the 2019 tennis season with a bang.
Djokovic, current world number three has been inred-hot form this year, winning Wimbledon back in July and earlier this month the US Open, his three previous MWTC wins make him one of the favourites to take the title again this year.
Joining Djokovic in Abu Dhabi and making her debut in the tournament, will be Venus Williams, who has 49 career titles to her name. The six-foot-one American has finished the season inside the top ten 13 times in her career and boasts an impressive 266-72 win-loss singles record in Grand Slams.
Commenting on her maiden appearance in Abu Dhabi, Williams said: “This will be my first time playing at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship and I am really looking forward to it. I’ve heard such great things about the Championship and the city from my sister, Serena. I can’t wait to meet my fans and play infront of what I hear is a very passionate crowd!”
But it’s not just the tennis action that is set to thrill the crowds, the Tennis Village will once again be offering exciting off-court action with guaranteed fun for all over the three-day event.
Each day will take on a new theme, with Day One centred around families, Day Two designed for foodies and last but not least, Day Three dedicated to ladies. The Tennis Village has FREE entry.
Day One of the tennis has FREE entry for children aged 2-12 years of age when you purchase an adult ticket. This ensures the whole family gets to see their favourite players in action. To avail this special offer, fans must call 800 86 823.
Held at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, tickets are priced from AED 100 and can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.ae or by calling 800 86 823 and all Virgin Megastores across the UAE.
