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Dominic Thiem (AUT), Lucas Pouille (FRA) and Tomas Berdych (CZE) will join Rafael Nadal (ESP), Novak Djokovic (SRB), Stan Wawrinka (SUI), Nick Kyrgios (AUS) and Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) at Tie Break Tens in Melbourne on 10 January.

The final list of the eight players who will battle it out at the ‘tournament in a night’ for the incredible prize of $250,000 was announced today.

Under the retractable roof of Margaret Court Arena (MCA), the fans will enjoy a unique show as eight world-class players seek to produce unforgettable moments of magic in 10-point tie break matches.

Dominic Thiem is one of the most feared players on tour. Since exploding onto the scene in 2015, the Austrian player has simply not stopped winning and already boasts eight trophies in his cabinet. Although his record demonstrates that clay is clearly his favourite surface, the current world No.5 has already claimed titles on both hard court (Acapulco) and grass (Stuttgart). A forehand laced with spin, tremendous consistency and his winning mentality earned him an extraordinary 2017 with outstanding results, making him one of the men to fear in 2018.

“As the Tie Break Tens Vienna Champion (2016) I am looking forward to playing the tournament for a second time in Melbourne and having the opportunity for another shot at the title! The format is fast, and you have to be quick off the mark. I know from experience, there is no time to settle in, so I hope the rest of the field is ready! MCA is spectacular and the field of players is amazing: so, I am sure the fans will be treated to an exciting evening of tennis. I hope they come to cheer us on and have a great time!” Thiem said.

Lucas Pouille has established himself as one of the best in the world. The French player finished two seasons on the trot in the top 20 and in May 2017 he reached world No.13, his highest ranking yet. After winning his first tournament in Metz, he now has plenty more trophies to adorn his cabinet. Last season he was triumphant in Budapest, Stuttgart and Vienna, successes that all came on different surfaces (clay, grass and indoor hard court), demonstrating his versatility and an ability to adapt to any kind of court. He was also the hero of the Davis Cup final, claiming the definitive point for France to win its tenth Saladier. The greatest victory in his career came in the 2016 US Open, where he reached the quarter-finals after seeing off Rafael Nadal in a final-set tie break (8-6). At 23 years of age he will be playing in his second Tie Break Tens.

"I’m very excited to play in a Tie Break Tens event again. I really enjoyed the tournament in Madrid in May 2017, but this year I hope to win a few more matches and to fight for the title. It’s a quick format and you can’t lose your focus for a moment. I’m sure the fans in Australia are going to have a lot of fun and be treated to a great night! It is a brilliant way to start a tournament and also the 2018 season,” Pouille said.


AS THE TIE BREAK TENS VIENNA CHAMPION (2016) I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING THE TOURNAMENT FOR A SECOND TIME IN MELBOURNE AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANOTHER SHOT AT THE TITLE.
Former Tie Break Tens champion Dominic Thiem
Tomas Berdych has managed to keep his place among the elite in an era that is notable for the dominance of the so-called ‘Big 4' and fought for the biggest trophies over the last decade. His remarkable career includes, as well as numerous singles titles, two Davis Cups, largely thanks to the enormous commitment he has always shown to his country. Despite the eternal youthfulness of his features and his impeccable physique, he is now one of the tour's most experienced players. His tenacity, consistency and determination mean that he is feared by all. After playing in the event that took place in the Caja Mágica, will the Czech be able to mount a successful assault on the Tie Break Tens in Melbourne?

“I am thrilled to play in my second Tie Break Tens event and I am really looking forward to playing against the guys again in Melbourne next week. This will be great preparation for the Australian Open. I can’t wait!” Berdych said.

The thrilling quick-fire format of Tie Break Tens will make its first appearance in Australia on Wednesday 10 January, and is a great opportunity for fans to enjoy stunning matches between eight of the world’s best players, all on the same evening.

Rafael Nadal weźmie udział w pokazowym turnieju Kooyong Classic. W imprezie zaprezentują się również m.in. Novak Djoković, David Goffin, Dominic Thiem i Marin Cilić.
Na kortach w znajdującej się na przedmieściach Melbourne miejscowości Kooyong przez wiele lat organizowany był Australian Open, wówczas jeszcze na nawierzchni trawiastej. Od czasu przeniesienia wielkoszlemowej imprezy na obiekt Melbourne Park, w Kooyongu odbywa się jedynie prestiżowa pokazówka.


Dyrektor Australian Open: Szybkość kortów będzie taka sama, jak w zeszłym roku
Nadchodząca edycja Kooyong Classic zostanie rozegrana w dniach 9-12 stycznia i będzie 30. w historii. Obsada turnieju robi wrażenie. Występ w Kooyongu, jako ostatni sprawdzian formy przed Australian Open, wybrało aż pięciu tenisistów aktualnie notowanych w czołowej "dziesiątce" rankingu ATP.
Największymi gwiazdami turnieju będą Rafael Nadal i Novak Djoković. Obaj w ostatnim czasie zmagali się z kłopotami zdrowotnymi i wycofywali się z zaplanowanych na początek stycznia występów w Azji. W Kooyongu Hiszpan rozegra jeden mecz, natomiast Serb, pauzujący od lipca z powodu urazu łokcia, dwa.

- Rafa szukał możliwości rozegrania meczu przed Australian Open i jesteśmy szczęśliwi, że możemy mu to zaoferować - mówił dyrektor turnieju, Peter Johnston. - Dodanie do obsady Rafy i Novaka zmienia nieco nasz harmonogram turnieju, będziemy grać przez cztery dni, ale o to chodzi. Jesteśmy po to, aby pomóc tenisistom przygotować się do Australian Open.

W Kooyong Classic 2018, prócz Nadala (ATP 1) i Djokovicia (ATP 12), wystąpią także mistrz dwóch ostatnich edycji David Goffin (ATP 7), Dominic Thiem (ATP 5), Marin Cilić (ATP 6), Pablo Carreno (ATP 10), Kevin Anderson (ATP 14), Richard Gasquet (ATP 31), Matthew Ebden (ATP 76), Bernard Tomic (ATP 140) i Yoshihito Nishioka (ATP 166) oraz panie - Belinda Bencić (WTA 74), Andrea Petković (WTA 98) i Destanee Aiava (WTA 153).

- To wspaniałe, że w 30. edycji będziemy mieć dwóch tak wielkich mistrzów. A gdy jeszcze dodamy do tego pozostałych tenisistów z najlepszej "dziesiątki" rankingu, to widzimy, że kształt naszego jubileuszowego turnieju wygląda znakomicie - dodał Johnston.

Djokovic vs Hewitt
Nadal vs Pouille
Berdych vs Kyrgios
Wawrinka vs Thiem
wszystkie mecze - 10 stycznia, 9:30 - 11:30 (czasu polskiego)