Manila (Philippines): Frenchman Gael Monfils will open Indian Aces' campaign against Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych when the Indian team will take on Singapore Slammers in the opening match of the much-awaited International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), here tonight.


Gael Monfils 

Swiss star Roger Federer will not play in the three-day Manila leg of the new Asia region-based league, according to the schedule released by the organisers. Men's singles will be followed by the women's singles between India's Ana Ivanovic and Daniela Hantuchova.