Serena Williams leads Philippine Mavericks in 2015 IPTL

Serena leads the Mavericks

Year 2 of the International Premier Tennis League kicked off in Kobe, Japan on Wednesday, with the top women's player in the world leading the Pinoy cast.

Serena Williams leads the rebranded Philippine Mavericks, which has the lone Pinoy player on the IPTL in doubles specialist Treat Huey.

Serena had arguably one of the most impressive seasons in WTA history, being able to hold all four Grand Slams simultaneously by winning the Australian, French, and Wimbledon to complete the "Serena Slam" with the 2014 US Open.

Her greatness is already assured by being the active leader in combined titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, whether male or female. She's seventh all-time in Grand Slams with 34 and is 3rd all-time in weeks at number 1.

Joining Serena and Treat in the Philippine Mavericks roster are Richard Gasquet, Sabine Lisicki, Jarmila Gajdosova, Borna Coric, and team skipper Mark Philippoussis

With the Manila leg taking place starting today at the Mall of Asia Arena, PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Director Gary Dujali expressed excitement with the "level of premier entertainment" this brings to the Pinoys. He adds that this edition of the IPTL will be "bigger and more extradordinary," with more than 30 international tennis stars coming in.

PLDT HOME Fibr subscribers can avail of a 20% discount for the IPTL Manila leg, with the chance to win VIP tickets complete with a Uber Black red carpet treatment.