Ahmedabad, Dec. 10 -- The opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 served up a series of well-contested games at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Tuesday. Former tennis legend Sania Mirza praised the TPL for providing opportunities for young Indian tennis players, especially girls, to play against the best in the world.

She highlighted Ahmedabad's efforts to promote sports and become the sporting capital of India, citing the upcoming Commonwealth Games as an opportunity to showcase a range of sports and legends.

"TPL is definitely a stepping stone. Playing a Grand Slam, winning a Grand Slam, being in the top 100 in singles, or being in the top 10, 20, or 30, is no small feat in this world. It requires a lot of har...