International Premier Tennis League ( IPTL ) holds first draft . The winner of the tournament will be crowned as a world number one tennis player, and receive $ 1 million in prize money for winning this event. Four teams based in cities in Asia . The event is the brainchild of Indian doubles star Mahesh Bhupathi and the concept is modeled on cricket 's Indian Premier League . Roger Federer a notable absentee for Nov 27-Dec 14 event .
International Premier Tennis League ( IPTL ) holds first draft . The winner of the tournament will be crowned as a world number one tennis player, and receive $ 1 million in prize money for winning this event. Four teams based in cities in Asia . Roger Federer a notable absentee for Nov 27-Dec 14 event .