OVER 30 of the most iconic names in tennis invade the country from Dec. 6 to 8 as PLDT HOME Fibr—Home’s most powerful broadband—in cooperation with Smart Communications, brings the newly renamed Philippine Mavericks in the International Premier Tennis League’s final leg in Manila.
a second spectacular season on December 2015. Seen at the recent
press conference at the SM Mall of Asia Arena are (from left) Smart
Sports Marketing’s Christopher John Quimpo, PLDT VP and HOME
Marketing Head Gary Dujali, SM Lifestyle Entertainment President
Edgar Tejerero, IPTL VP for Operations Abhishek Ponia and the
Philippine Mavericks co-owners Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte
and Haresh Hiranand.
The IPTL, led by its Vice President for Operations Abhishek Ponia, formally bared the 2015 edition of this prestigious undertaking which stars the top Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association players as well as s few legendary names in one is deemed as one of the most popular sports on the planet.
The former Manila Mavericks squad has been renamed the Philippine Mavericks to make a larger scope and not just central Manila.
This was the explanation of Mavericks team co-own Jean Henri Lhuillier on the rebranding of the contingent composed of eight powerhouse names in the sport.
“If you notice all the other teams are focused on their countries,” Lhuillier said. “So we wanted to pick up that semblance for the Philippine side so we decided to change it to the Philippine Mavericks.”
Lhuiller, who is also the Team Manager, is joined by fellow owners Hans Sy, Kevin Belmonte and Haresh Hiranand at the helm of the Philippine Mavericks.
Joining the Mavericks in the league are defending champions Indian Aces, Singapore Slammers, UAE Royals and newcomers, the Japan Warriors. The IPTL kicks off in September.