PLDT HOME Fibr powers IPTL, VIP tickets to be raffled off
17 November 2014
The eyes of the sporting world shifts its attention to the Philippines as PLDT HOME Fibr, the country’s most powerful broadband provider, comes in as the presenter of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) which runs from November 28-30 at the renowned Mall Of Asia Arena in Pasay City; bringing in tennis’ elite for the first leg of this inaugural event.
Four teams comprised of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Singapore and the Philippines will be bannered by a veritable who’s-who in the sport with the host nation—named the Manila Mavericks—consisting of former world number one Maria Sharapova, reigning Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, eleven-time singles titlist Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, clay court specialist Carlos Moya, doubles campaigner Daniel Nestor, Belgian sensation Kirsten Flipkens and Pinoy pride Treat Huey.
PLDT HOME Fibr is no stranger to international sporting events as it most recently presented the 2014 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship and is poised to be at forefront yet again with the upcoming IPTL Philippine leg.
“This is the first ever tournament to use this kind of format and it is our pride and joy to present this prestigious, world-class sporting event with the IPTL,” said PLDT Vice President and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali. “This is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our dedication to provide top notch sports entertainment experiences for our consumers.”
Iconic names such as current world number ones Novak Djokovic (UAE Royals) and Serena Williams (Singapore Slammers), future Hall-Of-Famer Roger Federer (Indian Aces) and women’s stalwarts Caroline Wozniacki and Anna Ivanovic will also be joined by legends of yesteryear in Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter along with a phalanx of the very best in international tennis.
PLDT HOME Fibr is also giving a chance for three lucky subscribers to win two VIP tickets each to catch all premium matches of the IPTL in a raffle to be conducted on November 26th. The VIP Tickets—estimated to be valued at PhP56,000.00 each—allows the holder to witness tennis greatness for the entire duration of the event.
Information on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is available at http://pldthome.com/fibr/iptl.
Photo (credited to PLDT HOME Fibr) shows (L-R): Treat Huey, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova and Carlod Moya (Manila Mavericks)
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