International Premier Tennis League: Nadal Out. Federer In.


I was browsing my news feed this morning and came across an article about Rafael Nadal pulling out of the #IndianAces team due to injury. And when I saw that Roger Federer is replacing him I repeatedly utter.. Oh my God.. Oh my God.

Roger Federer is coming to Manila.

I checked out the official website of the International Premier Tennis League to confirm the news. And it's true!

Here's the first paragraph of the IPTL India Franchise Launch Conference Press Release

New Delhi, 22nd September 2014: The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the sport's latest and most exciting event, today announced India’s leading consumer electronics company Micromax as owners of the ‘Indian Aces’, the League’s Indian franchise will be spearheaded by Roger Federer, who is arguably the biggest star in the sport.
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The International Premier Tennis League is a tennis championship league that is set to launch in November 2014, and will be held across four cities: Manila, Dubai, Delhi and Singapore. The tournament was the brainchild of Mahesh Bhupathi and is styled on the Indian Premier League. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Premier_Tennis_League)

You can still buy your tickets online at SM Tickets . Early bird rates available until the 30th of September.



INTERNATIONAL PREMIER TENNIS LEAGUE (IPTL)

4 Teams. 30 Icons. New Rules.
Watch the Manila Mavericks take on UAE Royals, Indian Aces and Singapore Slammers

28 – 30 November 2014
4:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Mall of Asia Arena
For more information, visit www.premiertennisleague.com

MATCH SCHEDULE 
 
28 November 2014
4:00 pm India vs Singapore
7:30 pm Manila vs UAE
29 November 2014
4:00 pm UAE vs Singapore
7:30 pm Manila vs India
30 November 2014
4:00 pm UAE vs India
7:30 pm Manila vs Singapore
TICKET INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD-VIP 3-day Passes Php 49,000.00
EARLY BIRD-PATRON 3-day Passes Php 40,000.00
EARLY BIRD-LOWER BOX 3-day Passes Php 23,000.00
EARLY BIRD-UPPER BOX 3-day Passes Php 11,500.00
EARLY BIRD-GENERAL ADMISSION 3-day Passes Php 2,500.00

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