The 17-time grand slam champion Roger Federer who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time will be playing for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s team in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).
Virat Kohli has been named as the co-owner of the UAE Royals in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).
Roger Federer who replaced Rafael Nadal in the IPTL last year for the Indian Aces will be playing for UAE Royals this year.
The second edition of IPTL, founded by Mahesh Bhupathi will be played from December 2 to 20 across 5 countries including India. Five teams are in the fray.
India will be represented by Indian Aces, who won the inaugural edition. Last year, Federer had played for India. This season, Leander Paes is part of the team.
Kohli, who recently led India to a historic 2-1 Test series win in Sri Lanka, also co-owns a football team – FC Goa in the Indian Super League.
The UAE Royals team is finally unveiled. The maestro @rogerfederer is with us this season. We are determined to win the crown. #IPTL2
— UAE Royals (@UAERoyals) September 10, 2015
The #UAERoyals co-owner has arrived in #UAE & is excited about tomorrow’s press conference. Stay tuned for more! pic.twitter.com/y2JDxELVke
— UAE Royals (@UAERoyals) September 9, 2015
.@imVkohli on @rogerfederer: “I couldn’t miss the opportunity to work so closely with him. It’s the main reason for this association.”
— Sport360° (@Sport360) September 10, 2015
.@imVkohli on @iptl: “I’ve always been a tennis fan. It grew when I was small. I think I can play the sport.”
— Sport360° (@Sport360) September 10, 2015
The @UAERoyals‘ icon player will be Goran Ivanisevic once again. @imVkohli has also said he’d take on @rogerfederer in an exhibition…
— Sport360° (@Sport360) September 10, 2015
Excited to be part of the @iptl Season 2! Hoping my team wins the title. Go @UAERoyals #Co-Owner pic.twitter.com/nernpi6XEk
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 10, 2015