IPTL: 'Excited' Roger Federer Set to Enthrall Delhi
Indian Aces stars Roger Federer and Pete Sampras arrived Delhi on Sunday. Federer will make his IPTL debut on Sunday as he is expected to pair up with Sania Mirza in mixed doubles event.
Indian tennis courts will be dazzled like never before with global icons Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic set to enthrall "full house" crowds during the third leg of the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in Delhi on Sunday.
Federer took to twitter to announce his Delhi arrival, posting a picture with Indian Aces teammate Pete Sampras.
Just landed in Delhi. Look who I found on the plane #PistolPete pic.twitter.com/dWFwvVncNQ
- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) December 6, 2014
Federer will make his IPTL debut on Sunday as he is expected to pair up with Indian tennis queen Sania Mirza in mixed doubles event. Aces are the table toppers with 24 points, three ahead of second-ranked UAE Royals.
"Well what do I say. It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger. Really looking forward to performing in front of the home fans," said Sania.
Federer, who first visited India in 2006 for a UNICEF program, has already shown enough excitement for his tennis debut in a country where he enjoys a huge following.
Excited to join the Indian Aces @iptl. They've been playing well so far but we've gotta keep it up!
- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) December 5, 2014
New Delhi you have no idea how excited i am to come play in #India ??
- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) December 5, 2014The record 17-time Grand Slam champion took to Twitter, asking his followers to photoshop him around India and in return he was "entertained" with some "hilarious" suggestions.
Roger Federer @rogerfederer Asks Fans To Photoshop Him Around India & The Result Is Hilarious http://t.co/m4c1lWCNLA pic.twitter.com/am8zsyUwvi
- StoryPick (@StoryPicker) September 24, 2014