IPTL 2016: Roger Federer to lead Indian Aces

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Internet Desk: Putting an end to all the speculation Mahesh Bhupati and his company Globosports India Pvt.Ltd has confirmed the participation of Roger Federer. The Swiss legend will lead Indian Aces in the forthcoming edition of IPTL.

The star studded Indian Aces squad includes Thomas Enqvist, Feliciano Lopes, Mark Philippoussis, Ivan Dodig and Eugenie Bouchard along with Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.

There was a lot of speculation as to who among the Top Four will be seen in action at this year’s event. Federrer who played for UAE Royals last year will be seen in action for the Indian Aces.

Rather than its usual 5 venues, this year’s event will be held in three countries – India, Singapore, and Japan. Organizers have revealed that four teams will be playing, but have not yet specified which four. Given the venues, however, it is evident the Indian Aces, the Singapore Slammers and the Japan Warriors will all be participating this year – with the fourth team likely to be the UAE Royals, who were led by Roger Federer last year.

The matches in the Japan leg will be played from December 02-04, while the Singapore leg will start from December 06. The Warriors will take on the Royals in the first match in Hyderabad on December 09, followed by the Aces meeting Slammers. The following day i.e. on December 10 Slammers will meet the Warriors in the first match followed by Aces meeting the Royals. The final is slated to be held in Hyderabad on December 11.