The 26-year-old Croatian will face defending champion Andrey Rublev at 6pm on the opening day of the championship at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, after Frances Tiafoe was forced to withdraw through injury
December 14, 2022 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Croatian Borna Ćorić will make his Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) debut in Abu Dhabi on Friday evening against reigning champion Andrey Rublev after American Frances Tiafoe was forced to withdraw from the UAE capital’s annual tournament through injury.
Twenty-six year-old Ćorić, who beat fellow MWTC contenders Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas en route to winning the Cincinnati Masters in August, will face Andrey Rublev at 6pm on the Championship’s opening day, at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City.
“I’m excited to be making my Mubadala World Tennis Championship debut in Abu Dhabi. I know there are a lot of Croatian sports fans in the region so it will be great to play in front of them. Playing in the Championship, with such a strong line-up, is the perfect start to my 2023 season,” said Ćorić.
En route to winning in Ohio, he recorded five successive victories over top-20 players, including World No.3 Rafael Nadal. He also won both his matches at the Davis Cup Finals last month in Malaga.
“Adding Ćorić to the MWTC roster is extremely exciting. He has just completed a fantastic season and is showing he deserves to be playing among the very best once more. In Abu Dhabi, he will certainly be in a strong field and I’m very much looking forward to watching him take on Rublev on the opening day.” said John Lickrish, CEO, Flash Entertainment. “Even though we are obviously disappointed at Frances’ withdrawal, our players’ health and wellbeing is always our foremost concern and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
“I was really looking forward to playing in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship for the first time but unfortunately, I have to withdraw because of an injury I need to let rest. I’ve heard so many good things about the tournament and was also very excited to visit Abu Dhabi. I’m sorry to all the fans out there that had been looking forward to seeing me play and hope to be there in the future,” said Tiafoe.
This year’s Mubadala World Tennis Championship, which runs from December 16-18 at the International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City, features six of the best male players – including three of the world’s top five – as well as two of the best female players in World No.2 Ons Jabeur and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.
Tickets for the Championship start from AED 95 for adults and AED 45 for children and can be purchased on the event’s official website www.mubadalawtc.com. Select three-day packages offer a 20 per cent saving, guaranteeing spectators a seat for the entire championship. Premier Hospitality tickets also offer fans a premium F&B menu and courtside seating with prime viewing, while group purchases of 15 or more tickets can access a 15 per cent discount by calling 800 86 823 or emailing customerservice@ticketmaster.ae.
More details about all available packages are available at www.mubadalawtc.com
MWTC 2022 Ticket Prices
| Category | Type | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
| Premier | AED 795 | AED 1,395 | AED 1,795 | |
| Category 1 | Adult | AED 195 | AED 395 | AED 495 |
| Child 2-12 | AED 95 | AED 195 | AED 295 | |
| Category 2 | Adult | AED 95 | AED 195 | AED 295 |
| Child 2-12 | AED 45 | AED 95 | AED 195 | |
| Limited Number of 3 Day Packages for Category 1 and 2 at 20% Discount |
About Mubadala World Tennis Championship
The Mubadala World Tennis Championship was launched in 2008 by Flash Entertainment, the region’s leading events consultancy, in partnership with IMG. Now celebrating its 14th edition, it will take place from December 16-18, 2022 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Beyond the three-day tournament, the Championship is committed to creating a legacy for tennis in the UAE through various community programmes that raise awareness of the benefits of tennis and the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.
About Flash Entertainment:
Flash Entertainment is the Middle East’s leading entertainment company pioneering the future of events and experiences across sporting events, music concerts, community events and more.
Since launching in 2008, Flash Entertainment has built a peerless global reputation by always putting fans first – hosting hundreds of major concerts, major sporting events and community and cultural events across thousands of event days for more than 10 million people.
A key partner in the development of Abu Dhabi tourism and entertainment sector, developing and producing memorable experiences for fans and partners alike.
Flash Entertainment manages a multi-million-dirham portfolio of assets, including the Etihad Park and the multi-purpose state-of-the-art Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
For more information visit www.flashentertainment.com or email info@flashentertainment.com
About Mubadala Investment Company
Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala’s $284 billion (AED 1045 billion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates.
For more information about Mubadala Investment Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com
