The sixth edition of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) is scheduled to take place at the iconic Cricket Club of India in Mumbai from December 3-8. Players from around the world, including India’s Sumit Nagal will headline the event.
In the men’s division of TPL 2024, world No. 74 Nagal will be joined by world No. 61 Hugo Gaston of France as the marquee attraction. The women’s division will feature stars such as world No. 41 Magda Linette of Poland and Armenia’s world No. 52 Elina Avanesyan.
Addressing the media on the developments, Tennis Premier League co-founder Kunal Thakkur spoke about the decision behind making Mumbai the host city. He said (via Deccan Chronicle)
“Mumbai is the city of dreams and we are delighted to be bringing top notch tennis back to the city with the sixth edition of TPL. The tennis courts at CCI have witnessed some of the most intense Tennis matches in history, and we are quite confident that the players at the TPL will match up to those memories.”
“Tennis is one of the most watched sports in the world, and we could not be happier to be associated with an iconic venue such as the CCI. The people of Mumbai are among the best sporting fans in the world, and we are looking forward to a fantastic season, full of well-contested games, and high-octane action,” Thakkur added.
The TPL will feature 21 players across seven teams competing to win the ultimate prize. The teams in TPL 6 are PBG Pune Jaguars, Bengal Wizards, Punjab Patriots, Hyderabad Strikers, Gujarat Panthers, Mumbai Leon Army, and Bengaluru SG Pipers.
What are the new features of Tennis Premier League 2024?
The Tennis Premier League started in 2018 to popularise tennis among Indian sports lovers, and it has come a long way since the first season. Every year has brought something new, whether it is new players or new facets to the game.
This year, too, TPL 6 will see new initiatives launched with the aim of reaching the grassroots level of the sport. To develop new generations of tennis stars in India, TPL has launched a tie-up with the Gujarat State Tennis Association (GSTA), Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA), and Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). As a part of this initiative, the TPL will conduct district ranking tournaments to discover newer talent.
The league has also launched its mobile app as well as started affiliations with more than a hundred tennis academies across the country.
Fans can watch Tennis Premier League 2024 live on Sony Liv from December 3.
