Media Days

Dominic Thiem, Kevin Anderson, Karen Khachanov and Hyeon Chung were delighted to be gifted locally crafted racket covers during their time in Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi

The Williams sisters, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet on Centre Court

As part of their Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2018 experience, Kevin Anderson, Karen Khachanov, Hyeon Chung and Dominic Thiem enjoyed a taste of Abu Dhabi culture with a tour of the newly renovated Qasr Al Hosn heritage site, a day before the on-court action started at Zayed Sport City.

Media also had an opportunity to meet Venus and Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on the Opening Day, following a photo opportunity on the Centre Court.

Famous tennis siblings Serena and Venus also met with top Emirati female athletes from the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy – UAE ice hockey player Fatima Alali, UAE figure skater Zahra Lari and UAE basketball player Fatima Alamri.

Enjoying a taste of Emirati culture

Venus Williams taking part in a lively media session with reporters PR VALUE OF BOTH MEDIA DAYS

The Williams sisters meet athletes from the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy

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A photo stop at Qasr Al Hosn

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Bringing tennis to Qasr Al Hosn