New Delhi, Sep 11 (NationPress) The Tennis Premier League (TPL) has welcomed GS Delhi Aces as its latest franchise just ahead of the league's 7th edition. Guru Samruddhi House of Investments has successfully acquired the GS Delhi Aces franchise, with Indian tennis icon and 18-time Grand Slam Champion, Leander Paes, stepping in as the brand ambassador.

Leander Paes expressed his excitement, stating, “I have been a part of TPL since its inception. This year is particularly special for the league as it becomes India’s fourth sporting league to complete seven successful seasons. I am thrilled to be associated with GS Delhi Aces.”

The franchise's launch event took place in Dubai, marking a historic moment as it was the first team launch on an international platform in TPL history, with over 500 attendees present.

Notable figures in the league include Sania Mirza (Ambassador, Gurgaon Grand Slammers), Mahesh Bhupathi (CEO, SG Sports), Rakul Preet Singh (Co-owner, Hyderabad Strikers), and Sonali Bendre (Co-owner, Chennai Smashers).

Vijay Pusdekar, CMD of Guru Samruddhi and Lead Partner of GS Delhi Aces, remarked, “We are immensely proud to take this opportunity to deliver an outstanding experience for tennis fans in Delhi and throughout the nation.”

Kunal Thakkur, co-founder of TPL, welcomed the new franchise, stating, “We are excited to have Guru Samruddhi House of Investments as part of the TPL family as we launch into a significant seventh season. For the first time ever, ATP top-ranked players will participate within the 30–50 ranking range.”

Mrunal Jain, Co-Founder of TPL, added, “TPL continues to attract visionary partners like Guru Samruddhi House of Investments. With the inclusion of major corporates, we are confident this season will be historic, competitive, and truly unforgettable.”

TPL has now become the 4th Indian sports league to successfully enter its seventh season, joining an elite tier of long-standing sporting leagues in India. Renowned for its dynamic, viewer-friendly format and a blend of international stars alongside emerging Indian talent, the league consistently draws significant investment and global interest.