In the exciting line-up, the two stars join women’s US Open winner, Emma Raducanu and Olympic champion, Belinda Bencic.
The Mubadala World Tennis Championship has confirmed two more world-class players for its 13th edition. The event returns with fans in attendance at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, from 16 to 18 December 2021.
Casper Ruud, winner of the most ATP titles in 2021 and current world No. 8, as well as Denis Shapovalov, who reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon this year and is current world No. 13, will be the first two male players for this year’s event.
The pair, both regarded as future Grand Slam champions, join women’s US Open winner Emma Raducanu and Olympic champion, Belinda Bencic, in signing up to make their Abu Dhabi and Championship debuts. The remaining four players for a promised world-class eight-player line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.
Norwegian ace Ruud is arguably the most improved player on the ATP tour this year, having won five tour titles in 2021, his latest victory coming at the San Diego Open earlier this October. It is a run that has seen him break into the world’s top 10, the first Norwegian to do so.
“I’ve had a great season this year and I’m excited to make my debut at this year’s Mubadala World Tennis Championship. I’m eager to keep improving next year, so Abu Dhabi in December provides a chance to play against the world’s best in preparation for another big season, while exploring a new destination and new cultures,” said Ruud.
Meanwhile, Canadian star Shapovalov, the current world No. 13, has had an impressive year, achieving his best Grand Slam results in reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon and in 2020 became one of only two Canadian men to achieve an ATP Top-10 ranking.
“It’s always nice to play in a new city and get the opportunity to see and do different things. I’m excited to come to Abu Dhabi to see all it has to offer, and I’ve heard great things about the venue so I’m looking forward to playing against the best in the world and putting on a show for the fans,” said Shapovalov.
In line with the latest Abu Dhabi government directives for live events, the 13th Mubadala World Tennis Championship is ready to welcome fans at full capacity, and with the star line-up taking shape, it’s now time to get tickets.
Tickets starting from AED 100 for adults and AED 50 for children are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores across the UAE.
