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The greatest tennis players on the planet will grace the tennis courts in India for the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL). For the first time, the players will take part in a unique league, which is set to entertain the fans with some fascinating clashes of the best tennis players.Here are the top 10 players to participate in the IPTL.
#10 Carlos Moya
Former World. No. 1 Carlos Moya is one of legends playing at in the IPTL. The Spaniard, known for his long hair and clay court play, won the French Open in 1998. He managed to reach the 1997 Australian Open final but was unable to lift the crown. Moya helped Spain win the 2004 Davis Cup title.
The 38-year-old will play for the Philippines team in the IPTL.
#9 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Currently ranked 11th in the world, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be a strong force in the IPTL. He is a constant presence at Grand Slams and often proves to be a stern test for the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Consistency against the big players in the same tournament is an issue for the Frenchman. Playing for the Philippines team, Tsonga is likely to entertain the fans throughout the IPTL.
#8 Lleyton Hewitt
Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has been ever present on the tennis tour. The Australian won the US Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002 and complimented the Grand Slam wins by winning the ATP World Tour Finals in both years. You can expect Hewitt to cover every inch of the tennis court in every match he plays.
The former World. No. 1 will represent the Singapore team in the IPTL.
#7 Andy Murray
Andy Murray is one of the current ‘top 4’ players on the tour. Although his ranking has dropped to 11th, the Scot has plenty of reasons to be optimistic of his chances in the future. Murray won the Olympic gold medal in 2012, the US Open a few months later in the same year and Wimbledon in 2013. He became the first British man since 1936 to win the Grand Slam title when he beat Djokovic at the US Open.
The former World No. 2 will look to dazzle the crowds when he plays for the Philippines team in the IPTL.
#6 Maria Sharapova
Former World. No. 1 and current number 4, Maria Sharapova is all set to dazzle the IPTL fans with her exquisite shots. The Russian is on fine form, winning the French Open earlier in the year. She has won all four Grand Slams in her career as well as a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
The 27-year-old will ply her trade for the Philippines team in the IPTL.
#5 Andre Agassi
8-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic gold medallist and American legend Andre Agassi is ready to show he still has his game at the IPTL. Often referred as the best service returner in tennis, Agassi is only one of two players to achieve the career golden slam.
With a 76 percent winning record, the American will be a treat to watch when he graces the tennis court for the Singapore team in the IPTL
#4 Pete Sampras
Pistol Pete held many records before Roger Federer was a force in the game. Known for his fast serves and single-handed backhands, Sampras is one of the most decorated players in history. He has won 14 Grand Slam titles, five ATP World Tour Titles and 64 career titles. He is the only player to end the year and World. No. 1 for six consecutive years (1993-1998) and is the youngest US Open champion.
Fans will be looking out of plenty of aces as Sampras steps on the court for the Indian Aces in the IPTL.
#3 Serena Williams
World No. 1 and current US Open champion Serena Williams has won everything there has to be won in tennis. She has 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 2012 Olympic singles gold medal, 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, 2000, 2008 and 2012 Olympic doubles gold medals and two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. Williams has also won the Fed Cup and Hopman Cup to add to her trophy cabinet.
The American will be a sensation throughout the IPTL. She plays with a smile on her face and often entertains the crowd. The fans will want more of the same from the 33-year-old when she plays for the Singapore team.
#2 Novak Djokovic
World. No. 1 Novak Djokovic is one of the biggest stars of the IPTL. Djokovic has seven Grand Slam titles to his name including a Wimbledon title this year. The Serb has been in fine form throughout the year. He is well known for his mimicry of other tennis players.
Expect to see some relentless tennis with some fun moments thanks to Djokovic when he enters the courts for the UAE team in the IPTL.
#1 Roger Federer
Many have called Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time. He has a record to certainly prove it. Federer is without doubt the biggest name in the IPTL. The 17-time Grand Slam champion has won 80 career titles and boasts an 81 percent winning record. He also holds countless records and has been ranked World No. 1 for 302 weeks in total.
Leading the Indian Aces, Federer will make a lot of fans’ dreams come true when he plays in India.
