Prasuk Jain, Founder of Prasuk Jain Hospitality, Acquires Mumbai Royals at Kia Tennis Premier League Season 8
Mumbai : Prasuk Jain, Founder of Prasuk Jain Hospitality, has acquired the Mumbai Royals, a franchise competing in the Kia Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 8. The acquisition marks Jain’s entry into the professional tennis league, expanding his interests beyond hospitality into the sporting arena. The eighth edition of the Kia Tennis Premier League brings together eight franchises competing for the title: Mumbai Royals, GS Delhi Aces, Kolkata Thunder Blades, Lucknow Blazers, Rajasthan Rangers, Gujarat Panthers, Hyderabad Strikers and Gurgaon Grand Slammers. The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 8 to 13 at LB Stadium in Hyderabad and will feature the league’s distinctive 25-point format, designed to bring a fast-paced and competitive edge to the sport.
The Season 8 player auction in Mumbai witnessed the presence of several prominent personalities from sports and entertainment, including Actress Sonali Bendre Rakul Preet Singh, tennis legend Sania Mirza, Amruta Fadnavis, Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna, among others. The auction saw franchises assemble their squads with a mix of established international players and emerging Indian talent.
Mumbai Royals strengthened their squad by signing Indian tennis player Niki Poonacha for ₹7.20 lakh. The team also features French tennis player Terence Atmane as its marquee player, adding international representation to its lineup. With players from different countries competing across the league, the upcoming season is expected to bring together a diverse mix of talent and competitive matchups.
Jain’s acquisition of Mumbai Royals represents a new chapter for the franchise as it prepares for Season 8 of the league. With the tournament bringing together leading tennis talent, established sporting figures and a wider audience, the upcoming edition presents an opportunity for the team to establish its presence in India’s growing tennis landscape.
The Kia Tennis Premier League continues to provide a platform for Indian and international players to compete in a dynamic team-based format, contributing to the growing visibility of tennis in the country.
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