Tennis World-stars, Superyachts and a Spectacular Venue, The Legends Are on Their Way to Dubai

Following Team Lendl’s victory in August 2022 during the Croatian stage of Legends Team Cup-ATP Champions Tour, the finals of this exciting first edition are finally imminent. Indeed, the remarkable captains – Ivan Lendl and Pat Cash – and world class players – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Marcos Baghdatis, Tomas Berdych, David Ferrer, Tommy Haas, Lleyton Hewitt, David Nalbandian, Tommy Robredo and Radek Stepanek – are coming to Dubai to play on November 9-12, 2022.

The venue is a custom-built arena in Dubai Harbour that will welcome around 3,000 spectators per day with 500 available VIP seats to fully immerse oneself in the glamorous atmosphere. To make this event even more extraordinary, the Center Court will be surrounded by superyachts, allowing yacht owners to have access to the absolute best tennis and maritime experience also thanks to the VIP hospitality that Dubai Harbour is able to deliver. 

Legends Team Cup will significantly assist Dubai, as it strives to boost sports tourism and further enhance its position as an international events destination.  For this reason, to further symbolize the long-term collaboration with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Harbour and UAE Tennis Federation, Legends Team Cup-ATP Champions Tour has been subtitled “The Route to Dubai”. Hence, every annual final of this exciting series of team competitions will be hosted in Dubai, crowning the perfect combination of luxury, spectacular venues and sport entertainment.  

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Mårten Hedlund, CEO of Legends Team Cup Holding said “It is a privilege to hold the Grand Finale of the Legends Team Cup in such a spectacular city. When you think about luxury, the association with Dubai comes quite naturally but thanks to this new venture, we are going to leave a mark in the sport industry and Dubai’s tourism by attracting more tennis fan, superyachts owners and individuals from all over the world”.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: “Dubai takes great pride in hosting the final of the Legends Team Cup- ATP Champions Tour-The Route To Dubai, and is thrilled to welcome global tennis legends and sporting fans to the city for the event.  As one of the most picturesque lifestyle and maritime destinations in the region, Dubai Harbour is testament to the city’s diverse offering and serves as a catalyst to the growth of sports tourism in line with the vision of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the most visited city and the best place in the world to live and work in. This international sporting event that will be held in our city will also contribute towards further reinforcing Dubai’s position as an international events hub.”

Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, of Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour said "We are excited to host the Legends Team Cup-ATP Champions Tour-The Route To Dubai series. Dubai Harbour is not only an extraordinary seafront district, but its infrastructure and services have been carefully curated and purpose-built to deliver a premier, vibrant and multifaceted seafront experience like no other in the region. Together with Top 12 Group, we want to attract superyachts from all over the world to spend the winter in Dubai’s latest extraordinary events destination that will provide its visitors with new ways to explore their own maritime journey. The Legends Team Cup-ATP Champions Tour-The Route To Dubai will mark the start of the winter season full of exciting activities in the region".

Khalifa BinHendi, Board Member of UAE Tennis Federation and Chairman of the Communications & Outreach Committee said “We are delighted to welcome and host the first finals of the Legends Team Cup to Dubai. It reflects Dubai’s status as a world-class hub for sports and entertainment. This event is a game-changer for both the tennis and yachting scenes in Dubai, where yacht owners will have the luxury of watching their tennis matches from their yacht decks. I personally haven't seen such an impressive display before that and I am very excited to see it take place soon in Dubai".