Rating the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) teams

The first edition of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) is set to begin on 28th November. The tournament features the world’s best players teaming up with upcoming young talent. They will represent four teams – Manila Mavericks, Singapore Slammers, Micromax Indian Aces and UAE Royals. The first leg of the tournament is going to kick off in Manila on the 28th of November with the Micromax Indian Aces facing the UAE Royals in the first match. Here is the list of four teams and its players. We will probably get an idea of which team looks the strongest and who is expected to win. 

#1 Manila Mavericks

Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova will be leading the team in singles. Murray will be supported by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who is looking to be fit for the tournament. The doubles specialist in the team is Daniel Nestor, while Carlos Moya will play in the legends category. 

This team looks like the tournament’s dark horses. 

They kick off their campaign against the UAE Royals on 28th December. 

Players and their achievements

Andy Murray –  Two-time Grand Slam champion,Olympic Gold medallist and World no. 6

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – World no. 12

Kirsten Flipkens – World no. 46

Daniel Nestor – 13 Grand Slam doubles titles and World no. 4 

Carlos Moya(Legend) – One-time Grand Slam winner and former World no. 1 

Maria Sharapova – Five-time Grand Slam winner and World no. 2 

Treat Huey - exciting young prospect(19 years old) - World no. 51