PUNE: Croatian Marin Cilic on Wednesday acknowledged that there have been problems in regards to players' cost all the way through the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), which close down ultimate yr because of financial crunch.
India's celebrated participant Mahesh Bhupathi had launched the League in 2014 on the traces of much successful cricket league IPL. It began with four teams with bases in India, Dubai, Singapore and Manila.
Japan used to be added within the 2015 season but in 2016 again it used to be again to four teams with Manila chickening out, reportedly for the reason that League did not fulfil its financial duties.
The League used to be not played in 2017 as Singapore Slammers complained of cost problems.
Cilic, who used to be part of the UAE Royals crew within the 2015 edition, did not elaborate much but acknowledged that the cash certainly used to be a subject matter.
"There were some issues, just bad thing that it happened like that for an event so successful. I think all things will clear up. Looking overall, it's very positive for Asian cities where there was not much tennis. Best players in the world came and played tennis. That was great to see and fan reaction was very nice," Cilic said after he made it to the quarterfinals of the Tata Open Maharashtra.
Bhupathi's remark used to be sought on the issue when he got here to look at Sumit Nagal's match on Tuesday but he had refused to talk on the issue.
India's celebrated participant Mahesh Bhupathi had launched the League in 2014 on the traces of much successful cricket league IPL. It began with four teams with bases in India, Dubai, Singapore and Manila.
Japan used to be added within the 2015 season but in 2016 again it used to be again to four teams with Manila chickening out, reportedly for the reason that League did not fulfil its financial duties.
The League used to be not played in 2017 as Singapore Slammers complained of cost problems.
Cilic, who used to be part of the UAE Royals crew within the 2015 edition, did not elaborate much but acknowledged that the cash certainly used to be a subject matter.
"There were some issues, just bad thing that it happened like that for an event so successful. I think all things will clear up. Looking overall, it's very positive for Asian cities where there was not much tennis. Best players in the world came and played tennis. That was great to see and fan reaction was very nice," Cilic said after he made it to the quarterfinals of the Tata Open Maharashtra.
Bhupathi's remark used to be sought on the issue when he got here to look at Sumit Nagal's match on Tuesday but he had refused to talk on the issue.
Cilic acknowledges payment issue at IPTL
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