World Tennis League Season 3: Teams And Schedule Unveiled

As clock ticks closer to four days of high-octane tennis action in a few weeks’ time, World Tennis League, supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (SC) and in collaboration with Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT) and Miral, today announced teams and match schedules for its third season.

Slated to be held from December 19-22 at Etih Arena, this much-awaited league will feature four teams – Eagles ( defending champions), Hawks, Falcons, and Kites - each boasting of some of finest tennis players globally. This year, all teams have been refreshed for a revised composition, elevating excitement and making match outcome more unpredictable than ever!

Star-studded squs for Season 3
Eagles - Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejčíková, Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud
Hawks - Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Taylor Fritz, Sumit Nagal
Falcons - Elena Rybakina, Caroline Garcia, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev
Kites - Jasmine Paolini, Paula Bosa, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nick Kyrgios

Unmissable match-ups

2024 edition will kickstart with an exciting opener as Falcons, featuring top guns like Medvedev and Rybakina, take on Hawks, led by Women's World No. 1 Sabalenka and Indian tennis star Nagal.

Meanwhile, Women's World No. 2 Swiatek and Men's World No. 7 Ruud will le defending champions, Eagles, against Kites, featuring crowd favourites Kyrgios and Bosa in second match on opening day.

On second day (December 20), Eagles will take on Hawks, while Falcons and Kites will square off in evening match.

On penultimate day (December 21), Falcons and Eagles will play opening game, followed by final league stage match between Hawks and Kites. final of World Tennis League 2024 will be held on December 22.

Unparalleled match format 

All teams will compete in a single round-robin (all-play-all) format, with each team playing one match against each or. top two teams, with highest number of games won, will vance to summit clash of WTL Season 3, scheduled to take place on December 22.

Each match will consist of four sets: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, and two doubles sets, which may include Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, or Mixed Doubles, as determined by team that wins coin toss.

To d to excitement, WTL will also follow a unique format, in which, if trailing team wins fourth set, match goes into Overtime (OT). OT will continue until leing team wins one more game or trailing team matches overall game total. If game scores are equal, match will be decided by a Super Shootout.

In Super Shootout, 'home' team - listed first in Order of Play - chooses competitor, while opposing team selects side and decides wher to serve or receive first. first to reach ten points wins, with sudden death at 9-9. winner of Super Shootout will be awarded one game and also earn two ditional bonus points.

As teams vie for top spots, every game will have an impact on ir standings, determined by number of games won. If teams are tied in total points, ir he-to-he record and game-winning percentage will come into play.

With every game holding potential to be a defining moment, all eyes will be on high-stakes singles and doubles showdowns, with evolving dynamics ding to excitement.

More than just a tennis event 

World Tennis League is known for blending elite tennis with electrifying musical performances. This year, legendary rock icon Bryan ams, American pop diva Anastacia, and Grammy Award-winning artists Akon and Sean Paul are set to rock World Tennis League Season 3 stage.