Philippine Mavericks Explained

Team:Philippine Mavericks
Sport:Team tennis
Folded:2016
League:International Premier Tennis League
History:Unnamed Bangkok-based franchise
2014
Manila Mavericks
2014–2015
Philippine Mavericks
2015–2016
Arena:Mall of Asia Arena
City:Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Colors:Royal Azure, Vivid Golden Yellow, Strong Red
Owner:Hans T. Sy
Jean Henri D. Lhuillier
Kevin Belmonte
Haresh Hiranand
Bala Swaminathan
Coach:Mark Philippoussis
Broadcasters:Sports5

The Philippine Mavericks, initially known as the Manila Mavericks, were a tennis team based in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines that competed in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). It is one of four charter franchises participating in the IPTL's inaugural 2014 season. It last competed in the 2015 season of the IPTL.

History

Foundation

On 21 January 2014, IPTL announced that one of the charter franchises for the league's inaugural 2014 season would be based in Bangkok.[1] [2]

Inaugural draft

The Bangkok franchise (as the Mavericks were still known at the time) participated in the IPTL inaugural draft on 2 March 2014, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Players selected by Bangkok were[3]

PlayerIPTL Category
Men
Icon players
Category A
Past champions
Doubles players
Women
Icon players
Category D

Move to Manila

On 10 May 2014, before the founder and owner of the franchise had been revealed to the public, IPTL announced that the Bangkok franchise would be moved to Metro Manila, Philippines due to the 2013–14 Thai political crisis.[4] [5] The ownership group that moved the team to Manila comprises Filipinos Hans T. Sy, Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte, Haresh Hiranand, and Bala Swaminathan.[6] Sy is president of SM Prime Holdings, the largest shopping mall operator in the Philippines.[7] Lhuillier is the President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, which operates Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop, a large pawnshop chain in the Philippines, as well as related businesses.[8]

By June 2014, the Manila franchise had been named the Manila Mavericks.[9]

On 27 October 2014, Manila resident Treat Huey was named the Mavericks' first coach.[10]

Inaugural season

See main article: 2014 Manila Mavericks season. The Mavericks will open their inaugural season with a home match on 28 November 2014, against the UAE Royals.[11]

Mavericks owners are Hans Sy, Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte, Haresh Hiranand and foreign partner Bala Swaminathan [12]

Second season

The Manila Mavericks changed their name to the "Philippine Mavericks".[13]

Third season

The Mavericks will not be taking part in the third season reportedly due to financial constraints and political situation in the Philippines. However the team owners dispute this reason saying that the team is "ready and committed for the long haul", and that as businessmen, the Philippines is capable of hosting IPTL matches. They say that the IPTL failed to fulfill its obligations to the franchise and will only reconsider joining the next season if these obligations were fulfilled.[14] [15]

Home venue

On 23 July 2014, the Mavericks announced that their home matches would be played at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila.[16] On 29 August 2014, IPTL announced that the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metropolitan Manila, the first choice as a home for the Mavericks, had opened up the dates of the team's home matches making it possible for the Mavericks to play there.[17] [18]

Television coverage

On 7 November 2014, IPTL announced it had reached an agreement for the Philippines television broadcasting rights with ABS-CBN for its 2014 season.[19]

On November 9, 2015, IPTL went into one-year broadcast agreement with Philippine sports broadcaster Sports5 for the online and television airing of the games.[20]

Most recent roster

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahesh Bhupathi Launched IPTL in Melbourne. 22 January 2014. Jagran Josh. 17 November 2014.
  2. Web site: Mumbai One of the Franchises in Cash-Rich International Premier Tennis League. https://web.archive.org/web/20140121203843/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mumbai-one-of-the-franchises-in-cashrich-international-premier-tennis-league/446899-5-22.html. dead. 21 January 2014. 21 January 2014. CNN IBN Live. 17 November 2014.
  3. Web site: Briggs. Simon. Andy Murray Signs for Bangkok As Premier Tennis League Prepares for Take-Off. 2 March 2014. The Telegraph. 18 November 2014.
  4. Web site: Bhupathi's IPTL Opener Moved to Manila from Bangkok. 10 May 2014. The Times of India. 19 November 2014.
  5. Web site: Tennis – Political Unrest Costs Bangkok New League Staging Rights. 10 May 2014. Reuters. 18 November 2014.
  6. Web site: Successful IPTL Debut a Testament to Filipinos' Love of Tennis. 30 November 2014. The Philippine Star. 2 December 2014.
  7. Web site: Board of Directors. SM Prime Holdings. 2 December 2014.
  8. Web site: Owners / Management Team. P.J. Lhuillier Incorporated. 2 December 2014.
  9. Web site: Ousman. Allaam. Djokovic Leads UAE Royals at Inaugural IPTL: Dubai Will Host Finale of $1 Million Tournament from December 11–13. 25 June 2014. Emirates 24/7. 19 November 2014.
  10. Web site: International Premier Tennis League Announces Coaches for Inaugural Edition. Spicy Stars Mumbai. 28 October 2014. 21 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150601215325/http://spicystarsmumbai.com/international-premier-tennis-league-announces-team-coaches-for-inaugural-edition.html. 1 June 2015. dead.
  11. Web site: Schedule. International Premier Tennis League. 20 November 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141123102308/http://www.iptlworld.com/schedule.html. 23 November 2014.
  12. Web site: Schedule. Philstar. 30 November 2014.
  13. News: WATCH: Why did the Philippine Mavericks change their name?. 25 May 2015. The Philippine Star. 25 May 2015.
  14. News: Philippine Mavericks out of IPTL Season 3. 9 December 2016. The Philippine Star. 8 December 2016.
  15. News: Reyes. Marc. Lhuillier, Mavericks air side over missing IPTL season 3. 9 December 2016. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 9 December 2016.
  16. Web site: Reyes. Marc Anthony. Sharapova Adds Oomph to Manila Mavericks. 23 July 2014. Asia News Network. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 23 November 2014.
  17. Manila Mavericks Tickets on Sale from 1 September 2014. 29 August 2014. International Premier Tennis League. 23 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140830045048/http://www.premiertennisleague.com/pdf/IPTL-Manila-Tkt-Sales-Release-29Aug14.pdf. 30 August 2014. dead.
  18. News: Almo. Alder. 'Masha Mania' to Hit Manila as IPTL Tickets Go on Sale. 22 November 2014. 31 August 2014. The Philippine Star.
  19. Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League to be Broadcast in More Than 125 Countries Worldwide. 7 November 2014. International Premier Tennis League. 20 November 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129070931/http://www.iptlworld.com/pdf/IPTL-Global-Broadcast-Release-07Nov14.pdf. 29 November 2014.
  20. Web site: IPTL-TV5 partnership an ace. Philstar.com. Cordero. Abac. 2015-11-09. 2015-11-10.