Mumbai: Owning two sports teams at the age of 26 is a reverie for any youngster. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli (also the Test skipper) is living his dreams. After FC Goa (Indian Super League franchise), the cricketer is now the co-owner of UAE Royals – International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) team – where the star player is none other than Roger Federer.
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“I have always followed tennis with great interest and today I am glad to be part of a professional tennis league team,” said Virat Kohli at the official unveiling of the UAE Royals team for the second season of IPTL.
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“I am a huge fan of Federer and with him joining the UAE Royals, my decision to be on board with the team was firm. The UAE Royals feature some of tennis’ greatest players and I am confident about the prospects of the team in the IPTL. I am also excited about the format of the IPTL, which I am sure will drive further interest in the game of tennis,” added Kohli.
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Apart from Federer, the team boasts of 2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic.
The tournament is the brainchild of Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi.
The second season will be held from December 2.
