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World Tennis League: Medvedev, Kyrgios, Bopanna, Rybakina, Badosa to headline Tournament

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (UNI) After enthralling audiences in the UAE for three seasons, the World Tennis League (WTL), licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd., is set to make its India debut next month. Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will be held at the prestigious SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.
This edition will continue WTL's legacy of excellence, featuring a strong lineup of tennis talent, including Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios, Elena Rybakina, Paula Badosa, Rohan Bopanna, Gael Monfils, Arthur Fils, Sumit Nagal, Magda Linette and Marta Kostyuk.
With tennis on the rise in the country, WTL has also added India's standout performers like Yuki Bhambri, Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Revathi, Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sahana Yamalapalli to the mix. This move will fuel the sport's growth in India and excite tennis fans nationwide.
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