Calcutta: French Open finalist Robin Soderling has confirmed his participation for India’s only Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour tennis tournament, Aircel Chennai Open 2010, which is to be held from January 4-10.

The Swede, who is among the top 10 in the world, is looking forward to the event.

“Chennai open is a much awaited event in the international tennis circuit. India is a fascinating country and I am looking forward to visiting India,” he said in a release on Monday.