Jankovic, Venus, Sharapova head new tennis team event in HK
Friday, 10 October 2008
HONG KONG, Oct 9 (AFP): Jelena Jankovic, Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams will spearhead a new World Team Challenge in Hong Kong (HK) next year as part of their warm-up for the Australian Open.
The January 7-10 tournament will feature four teams representing Europe, Russia, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
Each team will consist of three players competing in singles and doubles, with world number one Jankovic leading Team Europe and Williams heading the Americas.
The January 7-10 tournament will feature four teams representing Europe, Russia, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
Each team will consist of three players competing in singles and doubles, with world number one Jankovic leading Team Europe and Williams heading the Americas.