Cricket Icons, Bollywood Stars Set To Light Up Centre Court at Iconik Sports & Events World Tennis League in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, December 15, 2025: Iconik Sports & Events presents World Tennis League, powered by Spicejet, is all set to bring a fresh surge of excitement to the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from December 17-20. For its debut India season, WTL extends the spectacle well beyond the courtside action, as Bollywood stars and cricket icons come together for a landmark moment in Indian tennis, truly making it ‘The Greatest Show on Court!’.
Fans can expect a star-studded atmosphere in the stands across match days. Kapil Dev, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are among the cricketing icons expected to attend, alongside actors Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Jackky Bhagnani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arbaaz Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Disha Patani, Krystle D’Souza and Abhishek Singh.
At its core, the tournament remains firmly focused on world-class sport. The on-court line-up brings together an exciting mix of international stars and Indian talent, ensuring top-quality action throughout. Global names such as Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios, Paula Badosa, Denis Shapovalov, Rohan Bopanna, Gaël Monfils, Elina Svitolina, Sumit Nagal, Magda Linette and Marta Kostyuk will compete alongside India’s leading players, including Yuki Bhambri, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Revathi and Dhakshineswar Suresh.
Played in a fast-paced, team-based format, the World Tennis League includes singles, doubles and mixed doubles, with each match contributing to the overall team result. The format ensures constant action and high tempo. This season’s franchise owners include VB Realty Hawks (owned by Vashu Bhagnani), the defending champions Game Changers Falcons (owned by Amandeep Singh, Game Changers FZCO), Aussie Mavericks Kites (owned by Dr. Umed Shekhawat, Amit Sahni and Kewal Kalra), and AOS Eagles (owned by AOS Sports Tournament, Dubai, and helmed by Satender Pal Chhabra).
The debut edition of the World Tennis League in India promises to be a landmark event, uniting diverse audiences through the universal language of sport. With only 2 days left for the league to kickstart and take over Bengaluru, it’s shaping up to be one of those rare events where sport draws everyone in – players, fans, celebrities and first-time viewers, for the same reason – to watch world-class tennis, live and up close.
Celebrity Shoutouts for World Tennis League (WTL)
• Kartik Aaryan
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSOwbBFDO_y/?igsh=ZTNzNHY0bHk3bDQ4
• Ananya Panday
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSO4TK_AcBl/?igsh=MXg5Yjl2eWM0ZnViZw%3D%3D
• Disha Patani
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSO947GAQ1a/?igsh=eGE1MDI1dGtzMDY%3D
• Jacqueline Fernandez
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSJ9Dz1Ea1E/?igsh=MWtjZ21wamR5bjQ5ag%3D%3D
• Jackky Bhagnani
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSKGQ5OCuMM/?igsh=Yzk3b2o4dmt4cmo2
• Krystle D’Souza
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSF4LrOk71z/?igsh=bXFlZ2UzOGNoN2J2
