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Rybakina and Bopanna to headline WTL's India debut

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November 19, 2025

After three seasons in the UAE, the World Tennis League (WTL) is set to make its India debut next month. Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will find its home at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.

This edition will continue WTL's legacy of excellence, featuring a strong lineup of tennis talent, including Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios, Elena Rybakina, Paula Badosa, Rohan Bopanna, Gael Monfils, Arthur Fils, Sumit Nagal, Magda Linette and Marta Kostyuk.

With tennis on the rise in the country, WTL has also added India's standout performers like Yuki Bhambri, Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Revathi, Dhakshineswar Suresh and Shivika Burman to the mix.

With its unique team format and high-level competition, the World Tennis League has established itself as a prominent event in the tennis calendar and continues to attract attention from both players and fans worldwide.

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