The World Tennis League (WTL) is set to deliver an electrifying third season, running from December 19 to 22 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This year’s edition boasts a remarkable lineup, featuring Olympic gold medalists, Grand Slam champions, and several top-ranked players across the men’s and women’s circuits. The event, which has quickly gained global attention, promises to be a thrilling spectacle of tennis excellence and entertainment.
Notable players include Women’s World No. 1 Iga ĹšwiÄ…tek, fresh off her French Open and Olympic Bronze Medal wins, and Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 2, coming in hot after her US Open triumph. Other top women’s players set to make their mark are Elena Rybakina (No. 4), Jasmine Paolini (No. 5), and Barbora KrejÄŤĂková (No. 10), making her much-anticipated WTL debut.
On the men’s side, the roster is equally impressive, with Daniil Medvedev (World No. 5), Andrey Rublev (No. 6), Taylor Fritz (No. 7), and Hubert Hurkacz (No. 8) leading the charge. The competition also welcomes back Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, and crowd favorite Nick Kyrgios, ensuring intense matchups throughout the tournament.
“The greatest show on court” promises not only high-octane tennis but also live music performances, blending sports and entertainment in a unique experience for attendees. Fans can purchase tickets for both concerts and tennis matches, adding to the allure of this prestigious event.
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Iga Swiatek in 2024
WWWWLWLWWW Ranked world no.1, Iga played her last match on the 4th of September when she was defeated by world no.3 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
This season Swiatek owns a 59-8 win-loss record. Swiatek has won 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Swiatek is scheduled to play next in Wuhan (Wuhan Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of October.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
LLWWWWWWWL At the moment ranked no.2, Aryna played her last match on the 4th of October when she lost to world no.49 Karolina Muchova 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 in the quarter in Beijing (draw).
This year Sabalenka owns a 49-12 match record. Aryna has won 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Aryna was the runner-up in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka will compete against the world no.450 Petra Kvitova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. The head to head is 3-2 for Kvitova.
Aryna conquered 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Sabalenka reached the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
Aryna won 16 titles in her career: 12 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Sabalenka is scheduled to compete next in Wuhan (Wuhan Open). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of October.
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka clashed against each other 12 times. The head to head is 8-4 for Swiatek. Previously, the last time they squared off, Aryna Sabalenka won 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 18th of August 2024.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Medvedev in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.5, Medvedev has managed to achieve a 43-17 record in 2024. Medvedev is now playing in Shanghai where he bested the world no.88 Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5 7-5.
Daniil Medvedev will play the world no.223 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Daniil was the runner-up at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Taylor Fritz in 2024
WLWWLWLLWW Ranked no.7, Taylor played his last match on the 26th of September when he was defeated by world no.21 Arthur Fils 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 1st round in Tokyo (draw).
This season Taylor has a 45-19 match record. The American clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Fritz was the runner-up in Munich and at the U.S. Open.
Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev. When they played, Daniil Medvedev won 7-6(1) 6-3 in the quarter in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) in August 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
