Monday 22 September 2014 17:19, UK
Roger Federer has been named as the Indian Aces' marquee player at the inaugural International Premier Tennis League after the enforced withdrawal of Rafael Nadal.
The Spaniard was due to lead the Aces in the four-team tournament, but misses out due to the injury problems which also sidelined him from the US Open.
Federer will instead join Gael Monfils, Ana Ivanovic, Fabrice Santoro and Pete Sampras in the team, alongside Indian duo Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
The world No 3, who is currently preparing for the ATP World Tour Finals, said in an IPTL statement: "I'm really looking forward to making my first trip to New Delhi and playing for the Micromax Indian Aces.
"My team tells me that there are a lot of tennis fans and my supporters in the region, so I hope you can come out and support me in December."
Nadal said: "I am very disappointed to announce that I will not be part of the first edition of the IPTL.
"I was looking forward to representing Indian Aces and playing in front of fans in New Delhi in the exciting new League. I wish the team the very best and hope to be back next year."
