Tennis Premier League season 7 set to dazzle Ahmedabad from December 9-14

The much‑anticipated Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 , powered by Clear Premium Water, begins today at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Running from December 9 to 14, the tournament promises six days of high‑voltage tennis as eight teams battle for the coveted title in a fast-paced, revolutionary format. Fans can follow every match live through JioHotstar, the official streaming partner for the next three seasons, providing live‑match coverage, highlights and exclusive content.

Supported as brand ambassadors and promotional partners, tennis legends Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi lend their expertise and star power to this edition of TPL, bringing together a mix of India’s finest talent and international stars ranked inside the world’s top 50. Each franchise features a marquee player expected to lead their team’s campaign, along with popular celebrity ambassadors who add glamour and strengthen fan engagement.

The league format is unique: each match consists of four rounds – Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Singles, and Men’s Doubles – each carrying 25 points , making every match worth 100 points in total . Teams will play five league matches from December 9-13, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals , culminating in the final on December 14.

The teams feature some of the finest talent from around the world. SG Pipers will be led by two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna , along with India’s No.2 women’s singles player Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Ramkumar Ramnathan . Rajasthan Rangers will rely on Italy’s Luciano Darderi (World No. 26) , Russia’s Anastasia Gasanova , and Dhakshineswar Suresh . Gurgaon Grand Slammers feature Britain’s Daniel Evans (career-high World No. 21) , India’s top female player Sahaja Yamalapalli , and Sriram Balaji .

Other strong teams include Gujarat Panthers , led by France’s Alexandre Muller (World No. 42) , Italy’s Nuria Brancaccio , and Anirudh Chandrasekhar . Defending champions Hyderabad Strikers , with Rakul Preet Singh as their celebrity ambassador, will count on Spain’s Pedro Martinez (World No. 93) , France’s Carole Monnet , and doubles veteran Vishnu Vardhan . Yash Mumbai Eagles feature Bosnia’s Damir Dzhumhur (former World No. 23) , Burundi’s Sada Nahimana , and India’s Niki Poonacha . GS Delhi Aces , represented by Guru Samruddhi as ambassador, include Britain’s Billy Harris (World No. 4) , Belgium’s Sofia Costoulas , and Jeevan Nedunchezchiyan . Chennai Smashers rely on Czech talent Dalibor Svrcina , Romania’s Irina Bara , and Indian doubles specialist Rithvik Bollipalli .

With top-50 ATP players in Ahmedabad, TPL Co-Founders Kunal Thakkur and Mrunal Jain said Season 7 promises non-stop, high-quality tennis. Fans can expect six days of thrilling matches, star-studded teams, and electrifying competition in a fast-paced format that ensures every moment on court counts.

With teams finalising strategies and combinations, TPL Season 7 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet, offering fans world‑class talent, celebrity ambassadors, and a week of unforgettable tennis action. Last season (Season 6) proved the format’s growing appeal: TPL recorded a total digital reach of almost 99.8 million , and more than 517 million video views across social‑media platforms, a clear sign that tennis is steadily winning over Indian audiences. Beyond the numbers, Season 6 built momentum and set higher expectations, making Season 7 a highly anticipated affair.