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New Delhi, November 12, 2009: India's only ATP World Tour tennis tournament Aircel Chennai Open 2010 -is proud to bring together some of the world's most talented and leading tennis stars this year. This much awaited annual tournament, now in its 15th year, will see tennis stalwarts like defending champion Marin Cilic and Stanislas Wawrinka competing for the coveted title. The tournament is sponsored by Aircel - Title Sponsor and by a consortium of sponsors in Platinum and Gold category.

Defending champion Marin Cilic from Croatia, ranked 13th in the world, will be competing again for the coveted title. Tennis fans will also get to see some great action from Stanislas Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis player, World No. 21 with a career ranking high of #9.

Looking forward to defend his title in 2010, Croatian Marin Cilic, said, "Aircel Chennai Open is gaining in stature in ATP World Tour and I expect a very strong line up in the event. It will be interesting to test my hard court skills again against some top players of the world. It will be fantastic to defend my title".

Confirming his participation in Aircel Chennai Open, Olympic Gold Medal winner in men's doubles Stanislas Wawrinka said, "I expect Aircel Chennai Open to be a fascinating hard-court contest between some known, seeded players and upcoming talents. India has seen an upsurge of tennis talent recently. Indian fans would be backing the local players and it is a good opportunity for them to showcase their skills against the highly seeded players of the world".

Mr. M A Alagappan, President, Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA), "The confirmation from top seeded players such as Marin Cilic and Stanislas Wawrinka will further enhance the popularity and recognition of the tournament amongst tennis fans. We are glad that year after year this tournament is extending its reach to a wider audience and becoming the most sought after event for players and fans alike."

Mr. Karti P Chidambaram, Chairman Aircel Chennai Open Organising Committee & Vice President, AITA said, "Aircel Chennai Open has become the most sought after event in Chennai and with participation from top players, tennis fans both in Chennai and India would look forward to another round of world class tennis on Indian soil. The legacy of Chennai Open will just grow bigger and better in Aircel Chennai Open 2010".

Mr. Ravi Krishnan, Managing Director IMG South Asia & Sr. Vice-President, IMG Worldwide said, "We are pleased that the event will continue to deliver quality players for the Indian and Chennai public to watch at "home". The tournament this year, with participation of world class tennis players like Cilic and Wawrinka is a platform for stars of the present and of the games future".

So gear up to be a part of some exciting tennis action at the Aircel Chennai Open 2010!