MANILA,
September 14, 2015 – Last year, the Manila leg of the first-ever International
Premier Tennis League (IPTL) marked the country’s most prestigious sporting event
to date as the world’s most iconic names in tennis came together to battle it
out in a spectacular showcase.
Following that intense three-day tournament with over 30,000 fans at the
SM Mall of Asia Arena, IPTL is poised to return for its second season this December.
Presenting the Philippine leg once again and the all-new Philippine Mavericks
team (formerly the Manila Mavericks) is PLDT HOME Fibr, the country’s most
powerful broadband.
“PLDT HOME Fibr is honored to once again take part in this power-packed sporting
event,” PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali said. “Last year’s run was nothing
short of world-class and we expect even more for this year with an even bigger
roster of tennis superstars.”
Season two of IPTL expands its lineup to over 30 tennis legends and
rising stars from around the world. The newly-branded Philippine Mavericks team
will now be headlined by World No. 1 in women’s singles Serena Williams, Mixed
Doubles Grand Slam titleholder Richard Gasquet, Wimbledon Championships WTA
titleholder Sabine Lisicki, 2013 Australian Open Mixed Doubles titleholder Jarmila
Gajdosova, youngest ATP top 100 Borna Coric, ATP World Tour Doubles titleholder
and Pinoy pride Treat Huey and World No. 8 in men’s singles and team captain Mark
Philippoussis.
The Philippine Mavericks will be pitted against tennis stalwarts
representing the teams of India, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and an added
fifth country—Japan. These superstars form the Micromax Indian Aces, UAE
Royals, Singapore Slammers and Japan Warriors.
As a treat to customers, all PLDT HOME Fibr subscribers will be entitled
to a 20 percent discount for their tickets to the IPTL Philippine leg from
September 12 until October 30.
“At an exclusive deal, our
Fibr-powered tennis aficionados will be able to witness the thrilling moments
of their favorite international players in action,” Dujali said. “More than
delivering a powerful broadband, PLDT HOME Fibr commits to bringing optimal
world-class experiences to its customers.”
The second season of IPTL will commence its five-nation tour on December
2 in Japan. The Philippines will host the second leg on December 6 to 8 at the
SM MOA Arena, preceding scheduled stops in Delhi (India), Dubai (UAE) and
Singapore.
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For more information, visit pldthome.com.