Cameron Norrie joins star line-up for Mubadala tennis championship

Britain's No.1 male tennis player Cameron Norrie has been revealed as the seventh player at this year's Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

The 27-year-old is making his maiden trip to the UAE capital for the Championship and will join Britain’s No.1 female player Emma Raducanu in a star-studded line-up.

Norrie has held the top spot in men's singles in Great Britain since October 2021 and reached a career high No.8 ranking this past summer, joining Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, and Andy Murray as the only British males in history to break into the world’s top 10.

"I am excited for December, after seeing the impressive line-up for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship," said Norrie, who has won one doubles title and four ATP Tour singles victories, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2021 Indian Wells Masters. 

"I’ve never played in Abu Dhabi before so I am sure it will be a memorable experience and I’m looking forward to meeting my fans there, competing against some of the best names in tennis, and, of course, spending some time in the city."

Norrie will join World No.1 Alcaraz, No.3 Casper Ruud, 2022 US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe, and defending champion Andrey Rublev.

The Championship will also feature a Women’s match on Day One as World No.2 Ons Jabeur returns to defend her title against Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open Champion. 

Celebrating its 14th edition this year, the Mubadala World Tennis Championship will take place from December 16-18 at Zayed Sports City. As well as six of the world’s top male players, fans will also have the chance to catch two of the best players in the women’s game face off on the tournament’s first day. The region’s leading tennis experience will also bring its traditional mix of festive fun, interactive activities, and player meet and greets. 

Tickets start from AED 95 for adults and AED 45 for children and can be purchased on the event’s official website.