Andrey Rublev returns to Mubadala World Tennis Championship

World No. 5 Andrey Rublev is returning to Abu Dhabi this winter looking to make it third time lucky at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.

The Russian ace, who has enjoyed a successful season, knows the tournament well having made his Abu Dhabi debut in 2017 as well as lining up for the 12th edition in 2019.

Rublev’s confirmation means the Championship now has five of world’s top 20 male players, along with women’s US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, and fellow Olympic champion Belinda Bencic, lining up for the three-day festival.

"It’s really exciting to be heading back to Abu Dhabi and playing in front of the fans there. They really know their tennis and make a real difference. And, with the event at full capacity it’s going to be a great way to begin a busy 2022 season," said the 24-year-old.

The event is set for a smashing comeback at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, in Abu Dhabi from December 16-18.

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The Championship will operate at full capacity following a recent update to COVID-19-related protocols for events, giving fans an unmissable opportunity to swing into the festive season in style.

It will also be accessible to international visitors after Abu Dhabi’s recent lifting of quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.

Additionally, in line with the latest government guidelines, the Championship will welcome fans and spectators with green status on the Al Hosn app and a negative PCR test result with 96-hour validity across three days of exciting tennis action, in a safe and secure environment.