The tennis fever is set to sweep across India as the Tennis Premier League returns with its much-anticipated season 5 2023 know the schedule, date, venue, and live telecast details
The fifth season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), is set to kick off on December 12, 2023, with the grand finale scheduled for December 17.ย
Tennis Premier League season 5 2023 schedule, date, teams players list, venue, live streaming telecast in India
All eight teams will play four matches each to qualify for the semi-final and each match will have a total of 4 games – Menโs Singles, Womenโs Singles, Mixed Doubles and Menโs Doubles. Each game in the fixture will be worth 20 points, making each game worth 80 points and each team will play a total of 320 points (80 points x 4 matches) at the league stage. The top 4 teams in the points table will qualify for the semi-finals and one player can only play two games in every match.
The TPL features eight dynamic teams, each with a unique identity, battling it out for the coveted title. The teams include Pune Jaguars, Mumbai Leon Army, Delhi Binny’s Brigade, Gujarat Panthers, Punjab Tigers, Bengal Wizards, Hyderabad Strikers, and Bengaluru Spartans.
Bengal Wizards:
Maria Timofeeva (Russia, 19 years) – Women
Anirudh Chandrasekar (India, 25 years) – Men
Sriram Balaji (India, 33 years) – Men
Bengaluru SG Mavericks:
Arina Rodionova (Australia, 33 years) – Women
Ramkumar Ramanathan (India, 28 years) – Men
Vishnu Vardhan (India, 36 years) – Men
Punjab Tigers:
Conny Perrin (Switzerland, 32 years) – Women
Digvijay Pratap Singh (India, 36 years) – Men
Arjun Kadhe (India, 29 years) – Men
Hyderabad Strikers:
Ellen Perez (Australia, 27 years) – Women
Saketh Myneni (India, 35 years) – Men
Niki Poonacha (India, 28 years) – Men
Gujarat Panthers:
Karman Kaur Thandi (India, 25 years) – Women
Sumit Nagal (India, 26 years) – Men
Mukund Sasikumar (India, 26 years) – Men
Pune Jaguars:
Rutuja Bhosale (India, 27 years) – Women
Lukas Rosol (Czech Republic, 38 years) – Men
Manish Sureshkumar (India, 24 years) – Men
Mumbai Leon Army:
Sowjanya Bavisetti (India, 29 years) – Women
Vijay Sundar Prashanth (India, 36 years) – Men
Ernests Gulbis (Latvia, 35 years) – Men
Delhi Binnyโs Brigade:
Vaidehi Chaudhari (India, 23 years) – Women
Dennis Novak (Austria, 30 years) – Men
Jeevan Neduncheziyanย (India, 34 years) – Men
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— Bengaluru SG Mavericks (@SGMavericks_BLR) October 20, 2023
This season, the TPL boasts a roster of renowned personalities and sports icons associated with the franchises. Names like Taapsee Pannu, Sonu Sood, Sonali Bendre, Leander Paes, and Sania Mirza bring glamour and star power to the league.
Top Indian tennis talents like Sumit Nagal, the current AITA Number 1, are set to make a mark. Nagal became the most expensive player at the auction, signing up with the Gujarat Panthers.ย
Joining him are Hangzhou Asian Games silver medalists, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Saketh Myneni, playing for Bengaluru SG Mavericks and Hyderabad Strikers, respectively.
Adding international flair to the league are former World No. 10 Ernests Gulbis and former World No. 26 Lukas Rosol, representing Mumbai Leon Army and Pune Jaguars.ย
Meanwhile, Maria Timofeeva, the current World No. 125, will be seen in action for Leander Paes-backed Bengal Wizards. Dennis Novak, the highest-ranked Austrian tennis player, will lead Delhi Binny’s Brigade.
The TPL Season 5 format is set to captivate fans with its unique blend of Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Doubles. Each tie between two franchises will offer 80 points, with each category contributing 20 points.
The TPL Season 5 is all set to take place at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, offering fans a chance to witness thrilling tennis battles and entertainment like never before.ย
๐พ Introducing the Powerhouses of #TPLSport Season 5! ๐
Swipe โฌ ๏ธ to meet the squads of the incredible teams that are ready to battle it out on the courts! ๐คฉ
Let the games begin! Dec 12 to Dec 17! ๐๐ฅ#AajaMaidanMein #TennisPremierLeague #Tennis #IndianTennis #TPL2023 #TPL5โฆ pic.twitter.com/X9Tq5AOEbI
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) October 1, 2023
To watch the action-packed TPL Season 5 in India, fans can tune in to Sony Sports Ten 2 channels or stream the matches live on Sony LIV. With the broadcast rights in the capable hands of Sony Sports Network, viewers can expect high-quality coverage of the league.
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