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Resurgent Nadal to enthrall fans in Abu Dhabi 25 September 2013 Rafael Nadal will return to Abu Dhabi for a fifth year at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship from December 26-28, a Press release said. The top three players in the world are now confirmed to battle it out in Abu Dhabi as Nadal joins world number one Novak Djokovic and world number three Andy Murray in what is already a world-class player line up, with three players still to be announced. Having fought his way back into the world top three in ruthless fashion only last month after a 2012 season plagued with injury, Nadal cemented his return to the top of the game with a stunning victory over Novak Djokovic in the last Grand Slam of the year. Nadal overpowered the Serb in four sets to remain unbeaten on hard court in a year which has seen him win 60 of 64 matches and lift 10 titles, two of them majors. Reigning US Open and French Open Champion, Nadal commented: “I’ve been working hard all season and to have won two Grand Slams this year is an amazing feeling. I’m playing good tennis and I’m looking forward to seeing what the rest of the season will bring.” Forced to withdraw from the 2012 Mubadala World Tennis Championship after his long awaited return to action, the sensational Spaniard has since rediscovered his form in frightening fashion. In June 2013 the King of Clay reigned supreme in Paris to become the only man to have won a Grand Slam tournament a record eight times. Nadal has been equally impressive with his unbeaten run on hard-courts proving to his UAE fans he’s back to his best, claiming ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles in Montreal and Cincinnati to go with his US Open win. The in-form and fit two-time Mubadala World Tennis Championship champion will be looking to lift the trophy once again at the Zayed Sports City Tennis Centre come December. A victory in Abu Dhabi will send a message to the world as Nadal prepares to start his 2014 campaign at the Australian Open, the season opener and first grand slam of the season. Nadal added: “After the disappointment of last year I promised my fans in the UAE I would return, so I’m very happy it’s happening so soon and I’m back in the player line-up. This will be my fifth time playing in Abu Dhabi and I’m looking forward to getting back on court there later this year. It’s a great opportunity to test myself, especially just before the start of the new season. The stage is set for an epic battle at the top of men’s tennis as all three previous champions have now confirmed their spot at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Novak Djokovic has held onto the Mubadala World Tennis Championship crown for the last two years and will be aiming for his third straight win at the tournament in December. The annual tournament, which sees six of the world’s top players battle it out across three days of explosive tennis at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, will take place from December 26 to 28. Tickets are on sale from www.ticketmaster.ae and 800 TM UAE (86 823) with prices starting from Dh50. For more information, visit: www.mubadalawtc.com Taylor Scott International
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