World Tennis League Season 5 to Take Place in Bengaluru from December 17–20

Bengaluru: The fifth season of the World Tennis League (WTL) will be held in Bengaluru from December 17 to 20, bringing together leading international tennis stars and some of India's top players for four days of competition.

The tournament will be staged at the KSLTA S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, with a mix of established international names and emerging Indian talent expected to feature in the upcoming edition.

Several players from the previous season will return to the WTL court, including Spain's Paula Badosa, India's Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty.

Mahesh Bhupathi, co-founder of the World Tennis League, said the previous season had brought together an impressive combination of international and Indian players, producing memorable moments for tennis fans.

"Last season was an exciting chapter for the World Tennis League, with an impressive mix of international talent and Indian players coming together to deliver some memorable tennis.

"The response from fans and the energy around the competition reinforced our vision of creating a distinctive global tennis property. As we move into Season 5, we are looking to build on that momentum, take the league to new audiences and continue raising the bar with every edition," he said.

Hemali Sharma, co-founder of the World Tennis League, expressed delight at bringing the tournament back to Bengaluru, highlighting the city's sporting culture and growing interest in tennis.

She said the upcoming edition would provide an opportunity for Indian players, both established and emerging, to share the court with some of the world's leading international players.

With its growing international presence, the World Tennis League aims to strengthen tennis's appeal in India while providing emerging Indian players with greater exposure to international competition.

The fifth edition is expected to further build on the league's efforts to connect global tennis talent with Indian audiences and expand the sport's growing fan base in the country.

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