The Race to Gold Masters initiative forms a vital part of TPL\u2019s commitment to discovering India\u2019s next generation of tennis stars and giving them a platform to showcase their skills through the league\u2019s unique 25-point format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament offers a pathway to boys and girls across U10, U12, U14, and Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Open categories, designed to strengthen India\u2019s domestic tennis ecosystem by providing emerging talent with vital exposure to international standards and competitive environments. This leg features 160 players representing Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar, and Bharuch, with 40 players from each region participating across all categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The winners across the eight categories will receive scholarships worth \u20b975,000 each, while also getting the opportunity to interact with tennis legends, including Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna, along with top international names participating in TPL\u2019s seventh season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition, they will also be recognised during a grand felicitation ceremony as part of the seventh season of TPL from December 9 to 14, 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Present at the occasion were TPL Co-Founders Kunal Thakkur and Mrunal Jain, along with Krishna Zaveri, President GSTA, Shrimal Bhatt, General Secretary, GSTA, Rupak Kapadia, Director of Tennis, Gujarat University Tennis Centre, Ajay Vasani, Director of Tennis, Gujarat University Tennis Centre, and Vaidik Munshaw, Director of Tennis, Gujarat University Tennis Centre.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the initiative, Co-Founder Kunal Thakkur shared, \u201cWe are thrilled to bring the Race to Gold Gujarat Masters to Ahmedabad. As a city at the heart of India\u2019s sporting transformation\u2014with the 2030 Commonwealth Games and India\u2019s bold bid for the 2036 Olympics centred here, Ahmedabad is the perfect venue for this initiative. Inspired by India\u2019s Olympic ambitions, Race to Gold reflects our commitment to nurturing a player capable of winning an Olympic medal in tennis. This event will also set the tone for Season 7 of the league, which returns to this very venue next month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing those sentiments, co-founder Mrunal Jain added, \u201cThe Race to Gold Gujarat Masters makes this moment even more special, as it represents our commitment to taking Indian tennis to the next level. It\u2019s a special feeling for me to be hosting the event at the TPL here. I\u2019m an Ahmedabadi boy, and it truly feels like I\u2019m bringing the event home. The seventh season of the TPL is going to be a super hit, with top players, higher competition, and an atmosphere that truly celebrates the growth of tennis in India. Over the years, the league has become a platform for rising talent, international stars, and passionate fans to come together, and this season will take that legacy even further.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krisna Zaveri, President, GSTA, said, \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity for GSTA to host a tournament like the Tennis Premier League, which brings together some of the biggest names in Indian and international tennis. Events of this scale not only inspire young players but also accelerate the growth of the sport across the state. For GSTA, this aligns perfectly with our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive tennis ecosystem. TPL will play a meaningful role in elevating Gujarat\u2019s tennis landscape and motivating the next generation of athletes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Tennis Premier League caravan will return to Ahmedabad for its seventh season, marking a major milestone in the league\u2019s journey as the TPL expands its footprint out of Maharashtra for the first time since its inception.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krisna Zaveri, President, GSTA, said, \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity for GSTA to host a tournament like the Tennis Premier League, which brings together some of the biggest names in Indian and international tennis. Events of this scale not only inspire young players but also accelerate the growth of the sport across the state. For GSTA, this aligns perfectly with our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive tennis ecosystem. TPL will play a meaningful role in elevating Gujarat\u2019s tennis landscape and motivating the next generation of athletes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tennis Premier League Season 7 is scheduled from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n