• Marin Cilic: Since 2008, Cilic has amassed an impressive 14 career titles and broken into the world’s top 10. The Croatian’s career high came last year when he beat Kei Nishikori in the final of the US Open. The world No 13 is coached by UAE Royals teammate Ivanisevic. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL
    Marin Cilic: Since 2008, Cilic has amassed an impressive 14 career titles and broken into the world’s top 10. The Croatian’s career high came last year when he beat Kei Nishikori in the final of the US Open. The world No 13 is coached by UAE Royals teammate Ivanisevic. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEAL
  • Thomas Berdych: With Berdych, the UAE Royals now have the world No 6 among their ranks to add to the mighty Federer. His 12 career titles may not include a major trophy, but the Czech is playing some of the finest tennis of his career at the age of 30. EPA/ALI HAIDER
    Thomas Berdych: With Berdych, the UAE Royals now have the world No 6 among their ranks to add to the mighty Federer. His 12 career titles may not include a major trophy, but the Czech is playing some of the finest tennis of his career at the age of 30. EPA/ALI HAIDER
  • Ana Ivanovic: Ivanovic’s career reached its peak in 2008, the year she won the French Open and rose to world No 1. After almost two years without reaching a final between November 2011 and October 2013, the Croatian, 28, has made a steady comeback. She reached seven finals since 2014, winning four, and is now ranked 16th. Francois Nel/Getty Images
    Ana Ivanovic: Ivanovic’s career reached its peak in 2008, the year she won the French Open and rose to world No 1. After almost two years without reaching a final between November 2011 and October 2013, the Croatian, 28, has made a steady comeback. She reached seven finals since 2014, winning four, and is now ranked 16th. Francois Nel/Getty Images
  • Kristina Mladenovic: Last year’s losing finalist at Wimbledon, the 22-year-old Mladenovic has broken into the top 30 of the world rankings in 2015. The Frenchwoman is also a fine doubles player and won Wimbledon (2013) and the Australian Open (2014), partnering UAE Royals colleague Daniel Nestor. EPA/ALI HAIDER
    Kristina Mladenovic: Last year’s losing finalist at Wimbledon, the 22-year-old Mladenovic has broken into the top 30 of the world rankings in 2015. The Frenchwoman is also a fine doubles player and won Wimbledon (2013) and the Australian Open (2014), partnering UAE Royals colleague Daniel Nestor. EPA/ALI HAIDER
  • Daniel Nestor: A modest singles record for the Canadian, 43, has been offset by one of the most successful doubles careers. Nestor has won the Australian Open (2002), US Open (2004), Wimbledon (2008, 2009) and the French Open (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012) in the men’s doubles among 88 career titles since turning pro in 1991. He is ranked No 18 as a doubles player. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP
    Daniel Nestor: A modest singles record for the Canadian, 43, has been offset by one of the most successful doubles careers. Nestor has won the Australian Open (2002), US Open (2004), Wimbledon (2008, 2009) and the French Open (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012) in the men’s doubles among 88 career titles since turning pro in 1991. He is ranked No 18 as a doubles player. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP
  • Goran Ivanisevic: Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras ruled tennis in 2001 when the Croatian became the lowest-ranked player to win Wimbledon. It was the last of his 22 career titles, which also included silverware in Dubai in 1996. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Goran Ivanisevic: Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras ruled tennis in 2001 when the Croatian became the lowest-ranked player to win Wimbledon. It was the last of his 22 career titles, which also included silverware in Dubai in 1996. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Japan Warriors: With home favourite Kei Nishikori (pictured) leading the team alongside Maria Sharapova, the Japan Warriors will hope to get their campaign off to a successful start with the first event of the season starting on Friday. AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA
    Japan Warriors: With home favourite Kei Nishikori (pictured) leading the team alongside Maria Sharapova, the Japan Warriors will hope to get their campaign off to a successful start with the first event of the season starting on Friday. AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA
  • Indian Aces: Based in Delhi, last season’s champions will fancy their chances of retaining the title thanks to the presence of Rafa Nadal (pictured) and Agnieszka Radwanska. Local favourites Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna should swell support. Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett
    Indian Aces: Based in Delhi, last season’s champions will fancy their chances of retaining the title thanks to the presence of Rafa Nadal (pictured) and Agnieszka Radwanska. Local favourites Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna should swell support. Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett
  • Philippine Mavericks: Based out of Manila, the Philippine Mavericks have called on the power of legend Serena Williams, who will miss Dubai. They also boast the likes of Richard Gasquet, Milos Raonic and Mark Philippoussis. AFP PHOTO / SCANPIX DENMARK / CLAUS FISKER
    Philippine Mavericks: Based out of Manila, the Philippine Mavericks have called on the power of legend Serena Williams, who will miss Dubai. They also boast the likes of Richard Gasquet, Milos Raonic and Mark Philippoussis. AFP PHOTO / SCANPIX DENMARK / CLAUS FISKER

Tennis

Roger Federer leads UAE Royals as Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Serena Williams among other IPTL players – in pictures

Aaron Gray

December 01, 2015

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The second season of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) kicked off earlier this month at the Kobe World Hall in the Japanese city of Kobe.

The action shifts to Dubai from Monday to Wednesday and the biggest draw this year will be on Tuesday when Roger Federer's UAE Royals meet the Singapore Slammers, led by Andy Murray.

Click on the arrows below to scroll through the photos and meet the UAE Royals along with the other marque IPTL players.

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