The 2025 season is on the verge of commencing, yet Nick Kyrgios, Iga Swiatek, and Denis Shapovalov are set to make one last appearance at the World Tennis League before embarking on the new year. As they enter the competition as part of different teams, these tennis greats will be among the numerous prominent names taking to the court over the course of the four-day sporting extravaganza. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the World Tennis League will follow a unique round robin-cum-knockout format, ensuring there will be an abundance of top-notch action to follow. Here's an in-depth look at everything you need to know about this exciting competition:

World Tennis League 2024: A Glimpse into the Details

Date and Venue

The star-studded team competition is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with a seating capacity of 18,0000, will serve as the host venue. This arena provides a magnificent backdrop for the intense tennis battles that are about to unfold.

Format

All four teams - Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, and Kites - will engage in a round-robin format. Each tie will consist of four independent sets, including men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, and a women's or mixed doubles. The outcome of this set will be determined by the team that wins the coin toss. After the round-robin phase, the top two teams will clash in the summit clash scheduled for December 22, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

Teams and Players

The Eagles team will be led by former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who is making a comeback after the Billie Jean King Cup. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa will join her, both having been top-10 players in the recent past. Alexander Shevchenko will enhance the team's depth.The Falcons team features the big-hitting quartet of Andrey Rublev, Elena Rybakina, Denis Shapovalov, and Caroline Garcia. All four players had relatively underwhelming seasons in 2024 and are eager to end the year on a high note.World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads the Hawks team, along with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva. Indian ace Sumit Nagal and Aussie Jordan Thompson will handle the men's side of things for the team.Jasmine Paolini will anchor the Kites team, which also includes Grand Slam finalists Casper Ruud and Nick Kyrgios. Returning former World No. 1 and multiple Slam winner Simona Halep will add another dimension to the side.

Schedule and Results

December 19 (Thursday) - Day session: Falcons vs HawksDecember 19 (Thursday) - Evening session: Eagles vs KitesDecember 20 (Friday) - Day session: Eagles vs HawksDecember 20 (Friday) - Evening session: Falcons vs EaglesDecember 21 (Saturday) - Day session: Falcons vs KitesDecember 21 (Saturday) - Evening session: Hawks vs KitesDecember 22 (Sunday): TBD vs TBDThis World Tennis League promises to be a thrilling event, with top players from around the world competing in a format that combines skill, strategy, and excitement. Stay tuned for the action as these teams battle it out on the court.