Abu Dhabi: As excitement builds towards the UAE's best weekend of tennis, Flash Entertainment has revealed an unmissable first day for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship today, including a new and free ‘Kids Morning' in the Tennis Village.
‘Kids Morning' takes place within this year's new and expanded Tennis Village from 9.30am at the International Tennis Complex, Zayed Sports City. An action-packed morning will see aspiring young tennis players receive free coaching from 10am to 11am, before gaining some tips from David Ferrer and Roger Federer, who will also take part in an exclusive kid's question time from 11am to midday.
The thrill for fans continues in the Tennis Village before the first ball is even struck, as Spanish sensation and world No. 2 Rafael Nadal signs autographs from 2pm, ahead of Swiss all-time Grand Slam Champion Federer, who will meet his followers at 2.30pm.
The action then moves to centre court for the opening match of this year's championship, as world No. 5 Ferrer takes on French favourite world No. 6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.This battle will be closely followed by the eagerly-anticipated debut of Novak Djokovic, the most dominant player of the 2011 ATP World Tour season, who clashes with Gael Monfils, also making his Abu Dhabi debut.
Shatha Al Romaithi, of organisers Flash Entertainment, said: "Once again the arrival of the world's leading tennis stars for the start of the global tennis in Abu Dhabi has proved hugely popular, with only a very limited number of tickets still available for the opening day. Day two is sold out." Tickets are available at www.thinkflash.ae or from 800 Flash (35274).
