Preparations are in full swing for a bigger and better version of the Tennis Premier League. The league has chosen a new host city for its sixth season. TPL, one of the country’s most successful sports leagues, is returning to the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, and is scheduled to be held between 3rd to 8th December 2024.
The franchises competing for the grand title are PBG Pune Jaguars, Bengal Wizards, Punjab Patriots, Hyderabad Strikers, Gujarat Panthers, Mumbai Lyon Army, and defending champions Bengaluru SG Pipers.
Tennis Premier League 2024 will see some of the top names from the world of tennis showcase their game in India. In the men’s, France’s Hugo Gaston (World No. 61) and in-form Indian ace Sumit Nagal (World No. 74 and India No. 1) will be the main attractions, while the women’s draw features Poland’s Magda Linette (World No. 41) and Armenian Elina. Avanesyan (world no. 52) is one of the highlights.
After 5 successful seasons, TPL is second only to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in terms of fanfare and celebration. Like every time, this league is bringing exciting tennis for the fans in an entertaining format of 25 points. All the franchises will play a total of 5 matches to qualify for the semi-finals. The league’s revolutionary format captures the imagination of tennis fans.
All matches between the two franchises will include men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles. Each team will play in the league stage for a total of 500 points (100 points x 5 matches) and the top 4 teams in the points table will qualify for the semi-finals.
