The World Tennis League (WTL) made its India debut in Bengaluru this December, bringing its high-energy, entertainment-driven format to the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium from December 17 to 20.
Aussie Mavericks Kites won their first WTL title as they defeated the AOS Eagles 22-19 in the final on Saturday.
The league will showcase a fast-paced four competitive sets, combining singles and doubles in a format where every game counts.
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The League has attracted some of the biggest tennis talent. Along with Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev, Aussie maverick Nick Kyrgios, Gael Monfils of France, Paula Baodsa of Spain and Canada's Denis Shapovalov will feature in the event.
Indian stars Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, Ankita Raina and teen sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran will also take centre-stage.
World Tennis League full player lineup
WTL 2025 features four teams, each with a mix of international stars and top Indian talent. As per the official team list:
| VB Realty Hawks | Aussie Mavericks Kites | Game Changer Falcons | AOS Eagles |
| Denis Shapovalov | Nick Kyrgios | Daniil Medvedev | Gael Monfils |
| Elina Svitolina | Marta Kostyuk | Magda Linette | Paula Badosa |
| Yuki Bhambri | Ankita Raina | Rohan Bopanna | Sumit Nagal |
| Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi | Dhakshineswar Suresh | Sahaja Yamalapalli | Shrivalli Bhamidipaty |
World Tennis League full schedule, results
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) Result |
| Dec. 17 | VB Realty Hawks vs Aussie Mavericks Kites | Hawks won 25-21 |
| Dec. 17 | AOS Eagles vs Game Changers Falcons | Eagles won 18-16 |
| Dec. 18 | Aussie Mavericks Kites vs AOS Eagles | Eagles won 25-13 |
| Dec. 18 | Game Changers Falcons vs VB Realty Hawks | Falcons won 20-16 |
| Dec. 19 | AOS Eagles vs VB Realty Hawks | Eagles won 22-12 |
| Dec. 19 | Game Changers Falcons vs Aussie Mavericks Kites | Kites won 24-19 |
| Dec. 20 | Final: Aussie Maverick Kites vs. AOS Eagles | Kites won 22-19 |
World Tennis League format
Each team will face every other team once before the top two move to the final on December 20.
Every tie is made up of four sets - women's doubles, women's singles, men's doubles and men's singles. Unlike in Grand Slam or tour events, the result will not be decided by number of sets won but by number of games won in each tie.
How to watch the World Tennis League live
TV channel: Sony 5 HD
Live stream: FanCode, Dafanews
Traditional TV broadcast is available on Sony 5 HD. Fans can also watch WTL live on Dafanews India's streaming hub.
World Tennis League ticket details
Tickets are now available on BookMyShow, the official ticketing partner. Fans can buy seats through the BookMyShow website or app.
With only four days of action and marquee global names in the lineup, early booking is recommended to ensure access.
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