Emirates News Agency – Day 1 of 14th Mubadala World Tennis Championships offers real hospitality

ABU DHABI, 6th December, 2022 (WAM) — Once again there is something for everyone on the exciting first day of the 14th Mubadala World Tennis Championships at the International Tennis Center in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. .

Star players Emma Raducanu, Ons Jabeur, Borna Coric and Casper Ruud wowed fans as they attended the MWTC Player Clinic, a popular feature of the Arabian Gulf’s leading tennis experience, while event-goers of all ages flocked to the Tennis Village for a series of fun activity.

In an exciting match on the first day, former world No. 1 and 2003 Roland Garros champion Juan Carlos Ferrero took to the court for a tennis match with members of the UAE Special Olympics team Performance. Ferrero teamed up with Claree Lemcourt and Special Olympics teamed up with Mate Suku. Inclusive trailblazers. Clari, one of only three certified Zumba instructors in the world with Down syndrome, represented the UAE at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi and is preparing for the upcoming Summer World Berlin 2023. Special Olympics prepares.

“Playing with the Special Olympics athletes is great. I’m sure it’s inspiring for them. Earlier, they played with Carlos (Alcaraz) and they’re excited to play with his coach as well. to get some advice. It was great,” Ferrero said.
Day 1 also saw the winners of the Mubadala Community Cup, an annual amateur tournament for tennis fans in the region, hosted by Healthpoint. Nabil Tawil and Dhaiwik Kumar tied for first place in the 10 and under category, while Krill Gorokhov and Timur Gordeev won the 12 and under category. Javid Rzayez and Ernest Yakuboyskiy were named winners in the 14 and under category, Manabu Nagata won the men’s singles title and Maria Lyn won the women’s singles medal. Nicola Guzowska, Alex, Joniza Sarip and Alvin Malon won in the Mixed Doubles event.
The popular MWTC Kiddie Reporter feature is back and this year’s winners are proving to be real hits. Amina, 8, asks world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz about his favorite Grand Slam events, his inspirations and the challenges he faces in tennis, press room There were no seats left. She also interviewed Kasparrud, who is ranked No. 3 in the world.

The young star then took to Center Court for the opening coin toss of the day for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie.