2009 Capitala World Tennis Championship Schedule

The Capitala World Tennis Championship is a professional tennis exhibition singles-only tournament, played on outdoor hard courts. It is held annually in January at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 2009.It is held annually in January at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 2009.

Location:Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex
Surface: Hard
Draw: 6S
Prize:US$250,000

Time Line For Championship:
Date:January 1,2009
Time:3 pm
Andy Roddick v Nikolai Davydenko
Andy Murray v James Blake

Date:January 2,2009
Time:3 pm
Rafael Nadal v Roddick or Davydenko
Roger Federer v Murray or Blake

Date:January 3,2009
Time:5 pm

The three-day event will host six of the world's best male players in a series of sensational matches. The event, to be held at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex at Zayed Sports City, on 1-3 January 2009, will see Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko, Andy Roddick and James Blake competing for glory.

The three day tournament will feature a multitude of attractions including a unique spectator village, with interactive, fun and family-friendly areas to engage and entertain visitors. In addition, there will be a VIP area for sponsors and partners to host their guests at what is set to be one of the most popular events ever staged in Abu Dhabi.

As Abu Dhabi's first major tennis tournament, the Capitala World Tennis Championship is expected to leave an indelible mark on the UAE by attracting a record number of guests from across the nation and GCC. The event aims to raise awareness of the benefits of tennis and the importance of an active healthy lifestyle, whilst also leaving a legacy for the community beyond the tournament.

In the weeks leading up to the event, the Capitala World Tennis Championship will be holding a series of tennis themed activities in and around the capital, engaging all ages and nationalities in one of the world's finest sports. This will include the Community Cup, a community tennis tournament in and around Abu Dhabi and neighboring emirate, Dubai, where winners will compete to have the exclusive chance to meet their favorite players.The Capitala World Tennis Championship will be broadcast in the region exclusively by Abu Dhabi Sports, and it will be broadcast globally.

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