‘Ahmedabad atmosphere was electric’: GS Delhi Aces’ Sofia Costoulas & Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan on TPL Season 7

Sofia Costoulas won all seven of her Women’s Singles matches in Tennis Premier League Season 7.

GS Delhi Aces capped off a dream maiden season by clinching the Tennis Premier League Season 7 title, delivering a commanding performance right from the opening day to the final.

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Led by a standout campaign from Sofia Costoulas, who remained a pillar of consistency across women’s singles and mixed doubles, and guided by the calm leadership of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and marquee player Billy Harris, the Delhi-based franchise asserted its authority right from day one, finishing the season as deserved champions by defeating Yash Mumbai Eagles 51-36 in the grand finale.

Sofia especially was in top form throughout the week, winning  all seven of her Women’s Singles contest comfortably, single-handedly winning 118 points for her team.

Reflecting on her Tennis Premier League experience, she said, “For me personally this tournament has been incredible. I learned a lot, enjoyed every match and felt very grateful to be part of such a high-quality event.

I will take a lot of great memories from this tournament and definitely take some of the lessons and memories with me for the next season.”

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Speaking about the team’s dominance on the final day, the 20-year-old Belgian highlighted the collective strength within the squad, adding, “The biggest reason behind our performance was the people around us.Jeevan was an exceptional leader and teammate, the way he guided the team and brought everyone together made a huge difference for me on court, especially because he had a lot of experience in India.

Billy was equally incredible, his constant support, energy and belief in all of us gave me a lot of confidence, especially in pressure moments.

What really stood out was how supported we felt at all times, from the owners to everyone working behind the scenes. That collective effort is what allowed us to perform so strongly on the final day.”

Echoing the sentiment, Jeevan credited the team’s balance and composure throughout the week, saying, “It was Sofia and the way she started every day, and then it was about Billy and myself maintaining our nerves and holding on to the lead in a proper way, without playing too defensive or too aggressive.

By the end of the week, we were defeating teams by an average of 20 points, which is very strong from us as a unit.”

On the culture within the camp and the influence of Leander Paes, Sofia said, “The team culture was very solid from the start. Everyone committed to the team mindset and supported each other, which really helped us as a group.

For me personally it was an honour to meet Leander Paes and have him involved with the team. Being around him was very motivating and a valuable learning experience that I will take with me.”

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Recalling her favourite moments of the tournament, Sofia added, “My personal favourite matches were definitely the final in singles and mixed doubles, but the very last point of the tournament stands out the most. Billy’s backhand down the line return to seal the win was an unforgettable moment.”

Jeevan, meanwhile, pointed to a key league-stage clash that shaped their belief, saying, “The match against Gurgaon Grand Slammers really stood out for me. On paper they were a very strong team and we handled them well from start to finish.

That gave us the belief that we could not just start well, but take care of every team across the week, which the way we handled the weekend ultimately showed.”

Both players also lauded the atmosphere in Ahmedabad, with Sofia describing it as “truly special,” adding, “Playing in a packed stadium with such an energetic and supportive crowd gave me goosebumps stepping out onto the court.

Moments like that remind you why you play this sport, and it made the experience even more memorable for us as players.”

Summing up the experience, Jeevan said, “The atmosphere in Ahmedabad was electric. It’s the best atmosphere the Tennis Premier League has had, and playing in cities where stadiums are central and accessible really helps build a strong tennis culture. The crowd response here shows just how much the league can grow.”

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