US Open champ Flavia Pennetta arriving for CTL; player draft for 2nd edition on
THERE IS GOOD NEWS for tennis fans as the Champions Tennis League (CTL) is all set to kickstart its second season.
The brain behind the tournament, Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, is ready for the players' draft, after which the fans will get a glimpse of the new line-up for their favourite teams.
.@Vijay_Amritraj and @arjunrao76 getting ready for the CTL 2015 draft! Are you excited? #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/vrWHXQOWct
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
From the 6 legends who participated in the first edition, there is only one old hand, that of Greg Rusedski, who played for Punjab Marshalls.
.@GregRusedski1 , who was part of the @punjabmarshalls in 2014 is back for 2015! Watch out for huge serves! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/b2EHUjmMjQ
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
The new legends include Alex Corretja,
Former World No. 2 @AlexCorretja74 will be one of our biggest stars this year! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/nRw4Fh2I17
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Rainer Schuettler,
The last German male to reach a Grand Slam final! We welcome @RSchuettler to the CTL family! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/guZyaads6h
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Richard Krajicek,
We have a @Wimbledon champion this year with us for CTL! Welcome 1996 champion @RichardKrajicek to India! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/Owj6Mc371I
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Thomas Johansson,
The 2002 Australian Open Champ, @tompatennis will be a smart pick for any team! Let's see who gets him! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/UegmAqq55c
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
and Thomas Muster.
A former World No 1 and known as the 'King of Clay' in the 90s! We have with us for CTL 2015, Thomas Muster! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/vNQx7zrqpj
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
The women's players include three new faces, including the reigning US Open champion Flavia Pennetta
Our biggest draw in the women's field - @flavia_pennetta the reigning @usopen champ will be a part of CTL! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/QcZv96nXu7
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
The others are Heather Watson,
She was a star at @Wimbledon this year almost beating Serena Williams! Welcome @HeatherWatson92 to India! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/hiiiIsqGiK
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Elina Svitolina,
One of the biggest rising stars of women's tennis - We are delighted to have @ElinaSvitolina on board! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/PRStBlDMCU
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
while the other three are doubles and mixed doubles champion Martina Hingis,
We are excited to announce that @mhingis is back with us for CTL 2015! 5 Grand Slam titles this year! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/QccZht3kha
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Jelena Jankovic,
Former World No. 1 @jelena_jankovic is back for CTL! We are very happy to welcome her once again! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/bx10fyyJDJ
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
and Alize Cornet who are back for the second time
.@alizecornet is back for CTL 2015! Will the @Mumbai_Masters pick her once again? Watch this space! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/5fpxbNFZq4
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
The 6 ATP players include Marcos Baghdatis,
The winner of the Robert Amritraj Award in 2015 - @marcosbaghdatis is back with us for CTL! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/e4rr1EjaPt
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Feliciano Lopez,
We are excited to welcome @feliciano_lopez back for CTL in 2015! #CTL2015 #LoveTheGame pic.twitter.com/uMqfBsrDJp
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
and Kevin Anderson, who were part of the first season too.
In form @kevinanderson18 will be back to fire some aces in CTL 2015! We are excited to welcome Big Kev! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/Guzx75iU34
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
The new entrants are Andreas Seppi,
.@AndreasSeppi who took out Roger Federer at the @AustralianOpen will be a part of CTL 2015! #CTL2015 #LoveTheGame pic.twitter.com/RiXazy7ayf
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
Fernado Verdasco,
.@FerVerdasco with his powerful forehand will be in India to delight tennis fans! #CTL2015 #LoveTheGame pic.twitter.com/mGAzolRvxr
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
and Ivo Karlovic.
Doc Ivo has served over 10,000 aces on tour! How many will @ivokarlovic serve in CTL 2015? Welcome big man! #CTL2015 pic.twitter.com/i06Lxptk88
— CTLIndia (@CTLAdvantage) September 23, 2015
