Simona Halep to feature in World Tennis League event this Christmas, alongside Djokovic, Swiatek and Kyrgios

Although she announced that she won't be able to compete in any official tournament in 2022, Simona Halep will take part in a new tennis event called World Tennis League, which will take place before Christmas in Dubai.

Other tennis stars that have announced their participation in Dubai are Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Elena Rybakina, and Alexander Zverev.

"I like it most when tennis connects people and when it's true entertainment," said Swiatek regarding the new event. "When it's combined with a great show and music, it's even better, so that's the reason why I'm excited to join this year's World Tennis League. I'm happy that together with other top players we'll introduce tennis as fun to new audiences. I can't wait!"

"This new event is exciting, there's no doubt about it," said Djokovic in a WTL release. "I absolutely love playing in Dubai, I've had a lot of success there over the years and really enjoy the fans. This is something different, and it's going to be great being a part of it."

Halep decided to not compete in any official tournament for the rest of the 2022 season, following her subpar US Open campaign and subsequent nose surgery.