As the Season 7 auction nears on October 9 in Mumbai, the eight franchises are preparing their squads around key marquee players, promising a fiercely competitive and exciting TPL season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bopanna, India\u2019s renowned tennis star and two-time Grand Slam winner, will represent SG Pipers Bengaluru in his second TPL appearance. The 45-year-old doubles legend, holding the record as the oldest to win both a Grand Slam and an ATP Masters 1000, continues to exemplify the league\u2019s goal of blending India\u2019s top players with international talent to deliver top-tier tennis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joining him are Italy\u2019s Luciano Darderi (World No. 29), who is at the peak of his career and will play for Rajasthan Rangers, and France\u2019s Corentin Moutet (World No. 38), representing the Gurgaon Grand Slammers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The international lineup is further strengthened by Alexandre Muller (World No. 39) for Gujarat Panthers and Arthur Rinderknech (World No. 54) for Hyderabad Strikers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The roster also features Bosnia and Herzegovina\u2019s Damir Dzhumhur (former World No. 23, currently No. 67), leading Yash Mumbai Eagles; Argentina\u2019s Tomas Martin Etcheverry (World No. 58), for GS Delhi Aces; and the promising Czech player Dalibor Svrcina (World No. 91), joining Chennai Smashers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Supported by tennis icons like Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi (CEO of SG Pipers), as well as Bollywood stars Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre Behl, TPL continues to transform tennis viewing in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kunal Thakkur, Co-founder of TPL, said, \u201cThis year we have some of the world\u2019s best names like Luciano Darderi, Corentin Moutet and Alexandre Muller alongside our very own Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna. Having athletes of this calibre associated with the league not only raises the level of competition but also inspires the next generation of Indian tennis players.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mrunal Jain, Co-founder of TPL, added, \u201cThe line-up this year reflects the global appeal of TPL, as we have top international stars competing for Indian franchises. Their presence, combined with the passion and skill of Indian players, ensures fans are in for the most competitive and entertaining season yet.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kunal Thakkur, Co-founder of TPL, said, \u201cThis year we have some of the world\u2019s best names like Luciano Darderi, Corentin Moutet and Alexandre Muller alongside our very own Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna. Having athletes of this calibre associated with the league not only raises the level of competition but also inspires the next generation of Indian tennis players.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With eight top-tier franchises \u2014 GS Delhi Aces, SG Pipers Bengaluru, Gurgaon Grand Slammers, Chennai Smashers, Yash Mumbai Eagles, Hyderabad Strikers, Gujarat Panthers, and Rajasthan Rangers \u2014 TPL Season 7 promises a week filled with spectacular tennis, passion, and unmatched entertainment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n