Optimism was initially high , with Boris Becker a founding partner of the league and Djokovic -- now coached by Becker -- calling it a `` revolutionary idea . '' Maria Sharapova and Li Na wo n't be competing in the new IPTL , their agent says . Sharapova is arguably the biggest name in women 's tennis and Li is hugely popular in Asia . The IPTL is hoping to be as successful as cricket 's established IPL . Comment:
Maria Sharapova and Li Na wo n't be competing in the new IPTL , their agent says . Sharapova is arguably the biggest name in women 's tennis and Li is hugely popular in Asia . The IPTL is hoping to be as successful as cricket 's established IPL . Comment: