Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Serena Williams plus other Tennis Stars Coming to Manila
Filipino tennis have something to be excited for. Some of the biggest names in tennis, including Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, and Serena Williams will be coming to the Philippines for the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) this November!ย The Mall of Asia Arena is announced as the partner of the โManila Mavericksโย and official house of the IPTL in the Philippines.
Mall of Asia Arena, the architectural โeyeโcon under lifestyle and entertainment solutionsย company, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. will host the inaugural IPTL season from November 28 โ 30, 2014, bringing to the city some of theย worldโs finest tennis stars for an epic three-day display of sport and entertainment. Duringย the three-day extravaganza, the Manila Mavericks will take on the UAE Royals, Singaporeย Slammers, and Indian Aces for the winning teamโs purse of USD 1 million.
The Manila Mavericks team is composed of Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, teammates Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Kirsten Flipkens, Danielย Nestor, Carlos Moya, and top Philippine player Treat Huey
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Serena Williams, Tomas Berdych, Lleyton Hewitt, and Patrick Rafter will play for theย Singapore Slammers
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Ana Ivanovic, Gael Monfils, and Fabrice Santoro will play for theย Indian Aces
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Richard Gasquet, Goran Ivanisevic, and Eugenie Bouchard will play for the UAE Royals
The IPTL is a unique team-based tennis league founded by multiple grand-slam tennisย winner, Indiaโs Mahesh Bhupathi. Featuring 21 Grand Slam Champions and 14 Worldย Number Ones, the league will play across four countries in Asia, namely Manila, Singapore,ย India, and Dubai from November 28 to December 13, 2014.
The Manila Mavericks boastsย of Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, teammates Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Kirsten Flipkens, Danielย Nestor, Carlos Moya, and top Philippine player Treat Huey. Other key players to participateย in Manila are: Serena Williams, Tomas Berdych, Lleyton Hewitt, and Patrick Rafter for theย Singapore Slammers; Ana Ivanovic, Gael Monfils, and Fabrice Santoro for theย Indian Aces; and Richard Gasquet, Goran Ivanisevic, and Eugenie Bouchard for the UAE Royals.
As official home of the International Premier Tennis League, Assistant Vice President ofย Mall of Asia Arena Arnel Gonzales adds, โWe are very excited to house the IPTL. A premierย tennis league deserves a premium venue with top-notch facilities. It is our goal to be anย international tourist destination and to be home to the worldโs best international and localย acts. We are ready for the International Premier Tennis League.โ
The IPTL will give the Philippine Tennis fans, families, and young adults a world-class stageย to watch the best current ATP and WTA players up close and personal as they compete for team victory.
A big year for the Mall of Asia Arena
The premiere venue for sports and entertainment, Mall of Asia Arena has had quite a yearย so far. With the Asian Menโs Volleyball Championship, One FC, 2NE1 World Tour, Missย Earth Philippines, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, UAAP and PBAย occupying the first half of the year, the Mall of Asia Arena holds true to its reputation as aย tourist destination for local and international acts.
For the following half of 2014, we can expect a number of explosive games andย performances for the venue:
Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairyย Tales, Bench’s annual denim underwear show, and the coronation night of Miss Tourism World Philippines are some of the Mall of Asia Arena’s most awaited shows this year
1. Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is onlyย the beginning and dreams really do come trueโDisney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairyย Tales features more than 25 of Disneyโs popular characters. Showing in Mall of Asia Arenaย from September 10 to 14
2. Watch the hottest stars in the Philippines strut their stuff in theย Bench Denim and Underwear Fashion Show: The Naked Truth on September 19
3. Prepareย for a night full of beauty and splendor as a batch of hopeful ladies vie for the title of Miss Tourism World Philippines. Grand Coronation Night takes place on September 23
Coming up soon for the Mall of Asia Arena are the concerts of DJ Hardwell, Toni Gonzaga, and Mariah Carey
4. Electroย House DJ Hardwell is coming to town! Party with him at the Mall of Asia Arena on Octoberย 1
5. Toni Gonzaga finally ventures out into her first full concert. Celestine: the Toni Gonzagaย Concert happens on October 3
6. Best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200ย million records sold worldwide, Mariah Carey is bringing her Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuseย Show on October 28. Mariah will be singing famous hits such as #Beautiful, Youโre Mine,ย and You Donโt Know What to Do off of her newest album, Me. I am Mariah… The Elusiveย Chanteuse.
Rounding the year for the Mall of Asia Arena is the concert of Mr. Big, Allen Iverson’s coaching for the All In basketball game, and Tommy Walker
7. American rock group Mr. Big is coming to town! With the promise to sing theirย greatest hits such as Green-Tinted Sixties Mindย Mr. Big, will be performing at the Mall ofย Asia Arena on October 31
8. 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson is coming to the Philippinesย as a coach for the “All In” basketball game on November 5. The โAll Inโ basketball gameย is a charity event for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga.
9. Popular Christian artist Tommy Walkerย will be performing for the benefit of the Typhoon Yolanda survivorsย on November 11.
With all the events that Mall of Asia Arena has to offer, it is safe to say that the eye-shapedย stadium is the Philippinesโ top of mind and premiere venue of choice.
The Mall of Asia Arena is one of the major brands of SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc.ย (SMLEI) Also tucked under SMLEI are: SM Cinema, IMAX, Directorโs Club Cinema, WMย Cinemas, Snack Time, SM Tickets, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, e-PLUS Digital, SM Bowling andย Leisure Center, SM Skating Rink, and Exploreum. SMLEI aims to promote bonding activitiesย among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, whileย advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.
For more information on the International Premier Tennis League, log on to www.mallofasia-arena.com and www.premiertennisleague.com
Mall of Asia Arena Hosts International Tennis League + 9 More Big Events!