Stage Set For Epic Encounters As Draw Is Announced For Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Berdych, Bagdatis, Soderling and Tsonga to Entertain Abu Dhabi on a Thrilling Opening Day

The Global Tennis Season will start in Abu Dhabi with an irresistible line-up of all-star matches following the official draw for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

Tennis fans will be treated to a captivating spectacle of world-class action on an opening day that sees rising Cypriot star Marcos Baghdatis go into battle with world number six and 2010 Wimbledon Finalist, Tomas Berdych, before Swedish world number five and 2010 French Open Finalist Robin Soderling takes on flamboyant Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga.

The draw also reveals the potential semi-final line-ups on day two of the championship, pitting world number one Rafael Nadal against the winner of Baghdatis and Berdych, while all-time men’s Grand Slam singles titles leader, Roger Federer, lies in wait for the victor of Soderling and Tsonga.

Speaking following the tournament draw John Lickrish, Managing Director of tournament organizer, FLASH Entertainment said;

“Considering every player has starred in or won at least one Grand-Slam final, the line-up in Abu Dhabi for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship is fitting of the final stages of any Grand-Slam tournament. Each player is a fearless competitor and genuine title contender, capable of defeating whoever they are drawn against which sets up for some epic encounters.

“Once again the atmosphere in the stadium will be electric as the players and fans enjoy more stunning performances and unforgettable moments on centre court for the start of the global tennis season. For tennis fans, sports fans and families wanting a great day out the championship cannot be missed.”

The championship which runs from 30th December 2010 – 1st January 2011 at the International Tennis Complex, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, marks the long awaited debuts in Abu Dhabi of emerging stars Baghdatis, Berdych and Tsonga, regarded alongside Soderling as amongst the most exciting talents in the game.

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