Historic: Roger Federer playing for India!
Roger Federer is going to play for Team India in the inaugural edition of International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). He will join Pete Sampras, Gael Monfils, Ana Ivanovic, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna in Team India.
Actually, Another top player Raphael Nadal was supposed to play for India but pulled out of event citing health issues. As a result, IPTL hired Roger Federer to replace him.
Roger Federer is a seventeen-time Grand Slam winner and he is regarded as one of the greatest sportsperson ever. So, its going to be great learning experience for Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
IPTL is styled on BCCI's Indian Premier League. The prize money offered is $29.7 Million.
Actually, Another top player Raphael Nadal was supposed to play for India but pulled out of event citing health issues. As a result, IPTL hired Roger Federer to replace him.
Roger Federer is a seventeen-time Grand Slam winner and he is regarded as one of the greatest sportsperson ever. So, its going to be great learning experience for Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
IPTL is styled on BCCI's Indian Premier League. The prize money offered is $29.7 Million.