Ahmedabad : The stage is set for the seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, kicking off on 9th December at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. With participation from eight dynamic franchises, backed by tennis icons Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi, this edition promises a full week of thrilling, fast-paced tennis.
Teams will battle through five league matches each from 9–13 December, with the top four advancing to the semi-finals and final on 14th December. TPL’s signature, quickfire format includes four 25-point rounds — Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles — making every match a high-stakes contest of 100 points.
Season 7 brings a strong international lineup with players ranked inside the ATP/WTA Top 50, alongside India’s finest tennis athletes. Every franchise features a marquee star leading their campaign.
Team Highlights:
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SG Pipers: Led by Indian tennis legend & two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna, along with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Ramkumar Ramanathan.
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Rajasthan Rangers: Powered by Italy’s explosive World No. 26 Luciano Darderi, Russia’s Anastasia Gasanova and Dhakshineshwar Suresh.
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Gurgaon Grand Slammers: Anchored by Britain’s Daniel Evans (former World No. 21), teamed with India’s top women’s singles player Sahaja Yamalapalli and Sriram Balaji.
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Gujarat Panthers: Led by France’s World No. 42 Alexandre Muller, Italy’s Nuria Brancaccio and Anirudh Chandrasekhar.
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Hyderabad Strikers (Defending Champions): Featuring Spain’s Pedro Martinez (World No. 93), France’s Carole Monnet, and veteran Indian doubles specialist Vishnu Vardhan.
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Yash Mumbai Eagles: Commanded by Bosnia’s former World No. 23 Damir Džumhur, Burundi’s Sada Nahimana and Niki Poonacha.
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GS Delhi Aces: Led by Britain’s No. 4 Billy Harris, along with Belgian youngster Sofia Costoulas and India’s Jeevan Nedunchezchiyan.
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Chennai Smashers: Featuring Czech rising star Dalibor Svrcina, Romania’s Irina Bara and Indian doubles player Rithvik Bollipalli.
TPL Season 7 will be streamed live on JioStar and broadcast on Sony Sports Network, making it the only league in India simultaneously available on both digital and television platforms.
Kunal Thakkur, Co-Founder of TPL, said: “The excitement around Season 7 is at its peak. With top-50 ATP players in action, fans can look forward to a week of high-quality, fast-paced tennis. We urge fans to pack the stands and support their favourite teams.”
Mrunal Jain, Co-Founder, added: “Each passing season has raised the bar, and this year is no different. The talent across franchises is phenomenal, the format guarantees non-stop entertainment, and we expect an unforgettable week for Ahmedabad.”
Complete Squads – TPL Season 7
Hyderabad Strikers
Pedro Martinez
Carole Monnet
Vishnu Vardhan
SG Pipers Bengaluru
Rohan Bopanna
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty
Ramkumar Ramanathan
Chennai Smashers
Dalibor Svrcina
Irina Bara
Rithvik Bollipalli
Yash Mumbai Eagles
Damir Džumhur
Sada Nahimana
Niki Poonacha
Gurgaon Grand Slammers
Daniel Evans
Sahaja Yamalapalli
Sriram Balaji
GS Delhi Aces
Billy Harris
Sofia Costoulas
Jeevan Nedunchezchiyan
Rajasthan Rangers
Luciano Darderi
Anastasia Gasanova
Dhakshineshwar Suresh
Gujarat Panthers
Alexandre Muller
Nuria Brancaccio
Anirudh Chandrasekhar
Match Schedule – TPL Season 7
Day 1 – 9 December
4:30 PM: Gurgaon Grand Slammers vs SG Pipers
6:00 PM: Hyderabad Strikers vs Rajasthan Rangers
7:30 PM: GS Delhi Aces vs Yash Mumbai Eagles
9:00 PM: Chennai Smashers vs Gujarat Panthers
Day 2 – 10 December
4:30 PM: GS Delhi Aces vs Chennai Smashers
6:00 PM: SG Pipers vs Yash Mumbai Eagles
7:30 PM: Hyderabad Strikers vs Gujarat Panthers
9:00 PM: Gurgaon Grand Slammers vs Rajasthan Rangers
Day 3 – 11 December
4:30 PM: Yash Mumbai Eagles vs Hyderabad Strikers
6:00 PM: Rajasthan Rangers vs Gujarat Panthers
7:30 PM: SG Pipers vs Chennai Smashers
9:00 PM: Gurgaon Grand Slammers vs GS Delhi Aces
Day 4 – 12 December
4:30 PM: Gujarat Panthers vs Gurgaon Grand Slammers
6:00 PM: Chennai Smashers vs Hyderabad Strikers
7:30 PM: GS Delhi Aces vs SG Pipers
9:00 PM: Yash Mumbai Eagles vs Rajasthan Rangers
Day 5 – 13 December
4:30 PM: Rajasthan Rangers vs Chennai Smashers
6:00 PM: GS Delhi Aces vs Gujarat Panthers
7:30 PM: Gurgaon Grand Slammers vs Yash Mumbai Eagles
9:00 PM: SG Pipers vs Hyderabad Strikers
Final Day – 14 December
4:30 PM: Semi-Final 1
6:00 PM: Semi-Final 2
8:00 PM: Final