Tennis Premier League’s ‘Race to Gold Masters’ meet kicks off

The Tennis Premier League (TPL) launched the first leg of its Race to Gold Masters tournament at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) on Saturday. The tournament, which begins with the North Zone in Delhi, will also be held in Gujarat on November 22 and 23, and in Mumbai on November 29 and 30, in collaboration with the respective state tennis associations.

The Race to Gold Masters aims to provide a competitive platform for emerging tennis players across India, allowing them to showcase their abilities through TPL’s dynamic 25-point format. With a focus on identifying and nurturing young talent, the tournament seeks to strengthen India’s domestic tennis ecosystem.

Top performers from each zone across U-10, U-12, and U-14 categories for boys and girls, as well as men’s and women’s open categories will receive scholarships worth Rs 75,000. The winners will also be honoured on live television during TPL Season 7, scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium..

Sharing his thoughts on the initiative, Kunal Thakkur, Co-Founder of the Tennis Premier League, said, “The TPL believes that the league cannot grow unless the sport of tennis grows in India. The ‘Race to Gold’ initiative is directly inspired by India’s aim to host the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad. We felt this is the right time to start an initiative to help produce a player who can win an Olympic medal in tennis.