The announcement of the exciting player draw for the Capitala World Championship has seen tennis fans move quickly to get their hands on one of the hottest tickets in town.
Flash Entertainment, the Abu Dhabi events company, and Capitala, the strategic real estate master planner and developer and title sponsor of the event, yesterday unveiled the player draw which will see Jo-Wilfried Tsonga play Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Söderling and Stanislas Wawrinka clash on day one at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex.
Winners on the opening day will move through to the semi-finals where they will face the imposing challenge of taking on world number one Roger Federer and world number two Rafael Nadal.
The tournament sold out weeks in advance last year and since tickets went on sale in October tennis enthusiasts have been quick to snap them up and ensure they are a part of the Middle East’s showpiece tennis event.
John Lickrish, Managing Director, Flash Entertainment, said:
“The draw is an exciting one and the response from the public has been beyond our expectations. It not only reflects just how successful our launch event was last year but also shows how quickly this tournament has established itself on the region’s sporting calendar as one of the must see events.
“We have another fantastic line-up of the world’s best players, including the world’s top two players in Federer and Nadal, who are both returning for another shot at glory in Abu Dhabi.
“And not only is there plenty of action on centre court, but this year we are expanding the tennis village and other entertainment aspects of the event which will make for a wonderful day with plenty on offer for tennis fans and the whole family to enjoy.”
Purchasing tickets to enjoy the stunning line-up of the world’s best tennis talent is as easy as going online at www.boxofficeme.com.
Prices start from just AED 65 and provide a multitude of other activities to enjoy beyond the tennis action, including the ‘Interactive Tennis Village’ which offers first-class catering outlets and family areas.
Michele Taylor from Abu Dhabi was one sports enthusiast in particular who purchased her tickets online prior to the 31st of October to make the early bird deadline and now has more reason to celebrate. She was the lucky winner of the Early Bird Grand Prize Draw, which was a signed Roger Federer tennis racquet.
The Capitala World Tennis Championship was launched in 2008 by Flash Entertainment and Capitala. The event aims to raise awareness of the benefits of tennis and the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle, whilst also leaving a legacy for the community beyond the tournament.
All the action takes place from 31 December 2009 – 2 January 2010 at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex at Zayed Sports City.
