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    "excerpt": "The World Tennis League: The World No. 3 ace tennis player Daniil Medvedev will be leading the star-studded roster as Punit Balan Group (PBG) on Friday announced its entry into the global sports arena with a team in the second season of the World Tennis League (WTL).",
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    "editor1": "The World Tennis League: The World No. 3 ace tennis player Daniil Medvedev will be leading the star-studded roster as Punit Balan Group (PBG) on Friday announced its entry into the global sports arena with a team in the second season of the World Tennis League (WTL).<p>The event will be held at Yas Island\u2019s Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 21 to 24 where 16 of the world\u2019s best tennis stars will compete in the unique sports and entertainment spectacle. Punit Balan Group-owned team is named PBG Eagles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Punit Balan Group has already invested in nine teams across various sports leagues in India and the group will now see a power-packed squad, which will also consist of World No. 5 Andrey Rublev among others, representing the Indian outfit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to be a part of the World Tennis League, marking a significant stride in Punit Balan Group\u2019s dedication to creating a global sports property. With some of the world\u2019s most exceptional tennis talents already part of our franchise, we are eagerly anticipating a season filled with unmatched and thrilling tennis action. Much like our successes in other sporting disciplines, we aimto put up quality competition and clinch the championship title,\u201d commented Punit Balan, Chairman &amp; Managing Director of the Punit Balan Group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Medvedev, who won the 2021 US Open and a semi-finalist at this year\u2019s Wimbledon, will be eyeing a stellar finish to the year in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Medvedev shared his excitement of playing for an Indian team. He said: \u201cAfter seeing what the players experienced last year, I\u2019m delighted to be joining for this season of the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. I\u2019ve played several times in the UAE and always enjoy coming back, and I\u2019m aiming to finish this year on a positive note there.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The World Tennis League will feature a captivating format that divides players into four teams, with two matches scheduled for each day from the first to the third day, covering men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles and doubles, along with mixed doubles. The top two teams will then vie for the coveted title on December 24.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Coined as the \u2018Greatest Show on Court\u2019, the event will also feature women\u2019s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Australian Open 2023 finalist Stefano Tsitsipas, and four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek.<\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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