The Tennis Premier League (TPL), India’s only professional tennis league held under the All India Tennis Association (AITA), is all set for its 7th season from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This edition marks TPL’s first-ever move outside Maharashtra and makes it the fourth sporting league in India to reach its 7th season. The eight-franchise competition is backed by icons such as Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Sonali Bendre. It will feature international tennis stars ranked between 30 and 50 in the ATP, alongside India’s top players, including two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna.
Renowned for its unique 25-point format, TPL has built a strong fan following with its fast-paced play. Ahmedabad, fast emerging as a major sporting hub, is set to be the perfect stage for this milestone season.
Over the past year, TPL has strengthened its grassroots presence in Gujarat by organizing tournaments across age groups and supporting young players through the Race to Gold Scholarships, facilitated via the TPL App.
Kunal Thakkur, Co-Founder, TPL said, “We are delighted to bring TPL to Gujarat for the very first time. The city’s energy, infrastructure, and passion for sports make it an ideal host. Season 7 promises to be a special edition, delivering world-class tennis action for fans in Ahmedabad.”
Mrunal Jain, Co-Founder, TPL said, “The Gujarat University Tennis Stadium offers excellent facilities, and expanding into newer markets like Ahmedabad allows us to give fans across India a closer experience of top-tier tennis.”
Shrimal Bhatt, Hon. Secretary of the Gujarat State Tennis Association, said, “For the first time in the history of Gujarat, top-level ATP-ranked players between 30 and 50 are coming to our state. This will be a real shot in the arm for tennis in Gujarat.”
TPL continues to stand out for blending grassroots development with top-level competition, having conducted over 400 tournaments in more than 20 cities in a single year.
