Tennis Premier League Season 7 Promises a Week of Edge-of-the-Seat Action

With the vibrant city of Ahmedabad preparing to host another marquee sporting spectacle, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 is all set to serve off from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium.

Powered by Clear Premium Water, the seventh edition of the league brings together eight franchises, global tennis stars and India’s finest talent for what promises to be a thrilling week of fast-paced, high-stakes tennis. Over the years, TPL has carved a unique identity in the Indian sporting calendar, thanks largely to its revolutionary format. Each tie features four matches Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles with every match worth 25 points. That means 100 points are up for grabs in every encounter, keeping contests alive until the very last point.

During the league phase, each team will play five matches between December 9 and 13, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals and final scheduled on the closing day, December 14.

What adds further shine to Season 7 is the presence and backing of Indian tennis legends such as Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi, whose involvement continues to lend credibility and star power to the league. This year’s roster is particularly impressive, featuring several international players ranked inside the world’s top 50 alongside a strong contingent of Indian professionals.

SG Pipers will be led by two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna, whose leadership and doubles expertise remain invaluable. He is supported by India’s No.2 women’s singles player Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Ramkumar Ramanathan. Rajasthan Rangers boast one of the most explosive line-ups, headlined by World No.26 Luciano Darderi of Italy, alongside Russia’s Anastasia Gasanova and rising Indian talent Dhakshineswar Suresh.

Gurgaon Grand Slammers will lean on the experience of former World No.21 Daniel Evans of Great Britain, with Sahaja Yamalapalli and Sriram Balaji completing a well-balanced squad. Host franchise Gujarat Panthers will look to capitalise on home support with France’s World No.42 Alexandre Muller leading the charge, joined by Italy’s Nuria Brancaccio and India’s Anirudh Chandrasekhar.

Defending champions Hyderabad Strikers return with the intent to retain their crown. They will be spearheaded by Spain’s Pedro Martinez, currently ranked No.93, along with France’s Carole Monnet and seasoned Indian doubles player Vishnu Vardhan. Yash Mumbai Eagles are anchored by former World No.23 Damir Dzhumhur of Bosnia, with Burundi’s Sada Nahimana and India’s Niki Poonacha adding depth.

GS Delhi Aces feature Britain’s Billy Harris, Belgian youngster Sofia Costoulas and left-handed Indian doubles specialist Jeevan Nedunchezchiyan. Meanwhile, Chennai Smashers bring in Czech prospect Dalibor Svrcina, Romania’s Irina Bara and India’s Rithvik Bollipalli, making for a competitive and youthful unit.

Beyond the on-court action, TPL continues to expand its reach. All matches will be live streamed on JioStar and the broadcast will be on Sony Sports, making it one of the only sports league in the country available across both major platforms.

Kunal Thakkur, Co-Founder of Tennis Premier League, highlighted the anticipation around the season, stating that the level of competition is exceptional with top-ranked players descending on Ahmedabad. Co-Founder Mrunal Jain echoed the sentiment, inviting local fans to experience the energy live, while emphasising on the league’s commitment to improving standards with every edition.

With stacked squads, a relentless format and non-stop action guaranteed, TPL Season 7 is poised to be one of its most captivating editions yet a week where every point, every match and every team will matter.