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The tournament starts today at Delhi’s RK Khanna Tennis Stadium.
The stage is set for another exciting season of the Pro Tennis League as the fourth edition of the prestigious tournament takes place from 1st December to 4th December at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium. A total of 64 top international and Indian players are participating in this year’s league, all of whom will be divided into eight teams – Bangalore Challengers, DMG Delhi Crusaders, Gurgaon Sapphires, Jodhpur Shankara, Lucknow Aviators, Meerut Stag Babolat Warriors, Proveri Supersmashers, and Paramount Proc Tigers.
Two legs, four days
The Pro Tennis League will be played over two legs over four days from 1st December to 4th December. Launching the tournament at a press conference on Thursday, Pro Tennis League Co-Founder Mr. Aditya Khanna said, “This is our biggest season ever with 64 players participating in eight different teams. We have created a unique format, a quick format where eight players will play nine matches across Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles and Junior Singles. So, it is going to be a points-based format where every point will count.”
He added, “The way the league stage is going is that the team with the highest number of points after three ties goes to the semi-finals and thus the league order starts from the first position. last position We also have different age groups, we have all male pro players and top female professional players and some junior players in both boys and girls.”
“Some of our former players are also participating in the tournament. We have the honor of bringing Zeeshan Ali back to court after 20 years. So, it’s going to be a great format that’s going to be very exciting. It is a tennis festival where the whole of Indian tennis comes together with all aspects of the country. It is a healthy league as men and women are playing together and it is indeed a matter of pride for me to host this tournament,” concluded Mr. Aditya Khanna.
Former Indian tennis star Zeeshan Ali commented, “I think the PTL format is amazing and the league system is becoming a big thing in India which is great for all players. It’s great for the juniors who can come and learn from the top professional players in India during the tournament. I I would say it’s like T20 in tennis because you get a lot of matches in three hours. So, it’s an exciting format that is attracting the top players in the country.”
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Divij Saran, Ramkumar Ramanathan participated
Top Indian tennis stars Ramkumar Ramanathan and Divij Saran are also among the 24 pro men players participating in the tournament, who will play for the Bengaluru Bulls. Eight pro women players will also compete in the tournament, including tennis star Rhea Bhatia.
Divij Sharan said, “This is the first time I am playing in the league. It is in Delhi and I am here so, I am very excited to play in PTL. The format is really exciting and the tournament will be a lot of fun to play. I think it gives the junior players a chance to play and interact with the senior players. We have played on the circuit for so many years and have gained a lot of experience. So, the junior players can gain a lot from us in terms of knowledge and we are happy to share our experience with all the players in the tournament.”
“The PTL is going to be a fun event and I’m really excited to be back here and play in the tournament. I am thankful to the organizers for bringing the fourth edition of the tournament and I am excited to play in it and showcase my tennis to the audience,” commented Ramkumar Ramanathan.
President of Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Mr. Rohit Rajpal is also happy with the fourth edition of PTL. “As DLTA, I am really happy that the fourth edition of the tournament is happening and the draw has almost doubled compared to last time. We have 64 players and I see many familiar Davis Cup players here as well. So, I think overall it’s great that PTL is growing with every edition and special thanks to the team owners who continue to support the tournament and help grow Indian tennis in the right direction,” he concluded.
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