The six-player men’s singles tournament is held each year in Abu Dhabi but is not recognised by the ATP World Tour.

However, it regularly attracts some of the world’s top players with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both scheduled to play there this year.

But the Spanish world No 1 and defending WTC champion had to pull out with a knee injury that has also ruled him out of the Brisbane International, his usual warm-up tournament for January’s Australian Open.

It means Djokovic and Austria's Dominic Thiem are the top two seeds who receive byes straight into the semi-finals.

Here's how to make sure you don't miss any of the action from Abu Dhabi.

Mubadala World Tennis Championship TV channel

The Mubadala WTC will be shown live on TV in the UK by Eurosport.

Coverage on Thursday December 28, Friday December 29 and Saturday December 30 starts at 1pm UK time.

Eurosport 2 is available to subscribers via Sky channel 443/411 (HD)

Mubadala World Tennis Championship live stream online

Sky Sports subscribers with the Eurosport package are able to watch the action on the Sky Go app, available on online on laptop, desktop or through the mobile and tablet versions.

Customers without a Sky Sports subscription can still buy accesses the Eurosport Player, with a day pass costing £4.99 or an annual pass for just £29.99.