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Mubadala WTC returns to Abu Dhabi in Dec

Tickets go on sale for 13th edition of tournament to feature top stars

- BY MATTHEW SMITH Sports Editor

Mubadala WTC will welcome spectators with a reduced capacity in line with Government regulation­s across the three-day event.

The Mubadala World Tennis Championsh­ip is heading back to the Internatio­nal Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, from December 16 to 18 — and fans are permitted with tickets now on sale.

Six of the world’s top male tennis players, and two leading female players, will line up to compete across three days of tennis action.

In line with Abu Dhabi’s commitment to health and safety, the 13th edition of the Mubadala WTC will welcome spectators with a reduced capacity in line with Government regulation­s across the threeday festival.

“Since its inception, the Mubadala World Tennis Championsh­ip has proven to be incredibly popular with people from Abu Dhabi and around the world, so to be able to announce its return, with fans in attendance, is a very special moment for us,” said John Lickrish, CEO, Flash Entertainm­ent.

Unmissable experience

“We challenge ourselves with each edition to provide an unmissable experience for all our audiences, from tennis fans and live event loyalists to families and internatio­nal visitors. The 13th edition is shaping up to be one of the best to date, with the opportunit­y for everybody to reconnect, in person, in a safe environmen­t. We look forward to announcing another worldclass line-up and welcome the world’s best tennis players back to Abu Dhabi.

“The health and well-being of fans, players and officials is our priority, and we are working closely with Government entities, key championsh­ip partners and stakeholde­rs to ensure a safe and successful event for all.”

Homaid Abdulla Al Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO and Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer, Mubadala added: “This world-class tournament is an unmissable sporting and social event for the people of the UAE that also helps to promote an active lifestyle …. As Abu Dhabi resumes events with people in attendance in a safe environmen­t, we are delighted to be welcoming some of the biggest names in tennis to the city and helping to bring world-class entertainm­ent to the UAE.”

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