Edberg to compete at Albert Hall

Edberg played an exhibition against Tim Henman last year

Twice-Wimbledon champion Stefan Edberg will play competitive tennis for the first time in 12 years at London's Royal Albert Hall in December.

The 42-year-old will join Pete Sampras as another newcomer to the BlackRock Tour of Champions, with the Swede also playing in Paris in September.

He said: "They are beautiful cities and I am looking forward to seeing and playing against some of my old rivals."

Edberg is a former world number one who won six Grand Slam titles.

"It's great to hear that Stefan is going to be playing because he's a great guy and a great player," said Sampras.

EDBERG GRAND SLAMS Wimbledon titles: 1988, 1990 US Open titles: 1991, 1992 Australian Open titles: 1985, 1987

"I'm looking forward to playing against him because I always looked up to him with his serve-volley game, his movement and the attitude that he had.

"I always thought that he was a real gentleman and I'm looking forward to seeing him, talking to him and just seeing how his life is as I haven't spoken to him for many years."

The BlackRock Tour of Champions is made up of former Grand Slam champions, world number ones, and Davis Cup winners.