Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi reunite courtside on Day 4 of Tennis Premier League Season 7
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‘Lee-Hesh’ were in attendance on the fourth day of TPL Season 7, supporting their respective teams.
Day 4 of the Tennis Premier League carried a wave of nostalgia as Indian tennis icons Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi appeared together on the league’s charcoal grey court.
Paes attended as the Brand Ambassador of GS Delhi Aces, while Bhupathi was present in support of SG Pipers Bengaluru, owned by SG Sports, where he serves as CEO.
The duo, who won three Grand Slam titles together and rose to World No. 1 as a pair, have long supported the league and were in attendance on the fourth day of Season 7. Sharing his excitement, Paes said, “It’s wonderful to be in Ahmedabad.
The weather is fantastic to start with, and to see the extravagance of the Tennis Premier League here is part of a dream to expand and popularise tennis throughout the country.”
“I am very grateful to Sania, Rohan, Mahesh, and all the stars who support the league. When you look at the players, we have managed to bring together juniors, professionals, boys and girls, and add an international flavour.
To have the entire fraternity of tennis come together here is special,” he added. SG Pipers Bengaluru beat the GS Delhi Aces 49-51 in the third match of the day.
Reflecting on the evening’s matchups, Paes noted, “Tonight I played against Rohan and Mahesh’s team. Mahesh was up against Sanya’s team earlier. These competitive rivalries are what make sport such a unifier.”
The GS Delhi Aces are on the top of the points table with 211 points. Speaking about the season and his team’s form, he said, “The season is going great.
I am a little biased toward my own team. The Delhi Aces are on top right now but there is a lot of tennis still to go. The format here is very interesting.”
Paes also touched on his role with the Delhi-based team. “To play for your people for 40 years, to win 20 Grand Slams and play 7 Olympics are blessings.
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Now, mentoring kids and building leagues like this so they can earn, compete and grow against the best in the world keeps me inspired.”
Highlighting the league’s journey, the 18-time Grand Slam winner said, “We are in our 7th straight season of the Tennis Premier League and that is something we are proud of.
We can take it global in the future, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Singapore, bring in bigger sponsors and wider visibility. For a patriot like me, doing this in India gives me joy. One year in Mumbai, then Pune, now Ahmedabad, the aim is simple. Take the sport to every young fan watching,” he concluded.
Why were Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi present on Day 4 of the Tennis Premier League?
Leander Paes attended as the Brand Ambassador of GS Delhi Aces, while Mahesh Bhupathi was present in support of SG Pipers Bengaluru, where he serves as CEO.
How successful were Paes and Bhupathi as a doubles pair?
Paes and Bhupathi won three Grand Slam titles together and reached World No. 1 as a doubles team during their playing careers.
Which teams faced each other on Day 4 of the league?
SG Pipers Bengaluru faced GS Delhi Aces in the third match of the day, with SG Pipers winning 51–49.
Who is leading the points table in the Tennis Premier League Season 7?
GS Delhi Aces are currently at the top of the points table with 211 points.
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