IPTL Teaser This November; Leander-Mahesh Showdown in India

Leander and Martina will face off against Mahesh and Sania in doubles matches across 3 Indian cities.

Leander Paes and Martina Navratilova will face off against Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza in doubles matches to be played in three Indian cities. (Photo: Reuters)

If the Rafa Nadal vs Roger Federer showdown this December in New Delhi didn’t have you getting excited about the IPTL, the tournament just took things to a new level announcing an exhibition tour for the event.

Set to be played in November, the promo tour will see league founder Mahesh Bhupathi teaming up with Sania Mirza and taking the court against his former partner Leander Paes along with only the most successful women’s tennis player of all time, Martina Navratilova.

<p>The understanding and familiarity between the four of us has resulted in Grand Slam finals appearances and titles won. This will only contribute to the quality of competitive tennis being played on this tour</p>

<p>Mahesh Bhupathi, Grand Slam Champion and Founder, IPTL</p>

The quartet will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad and New Delhi on November 25, 26 and 27 for three exhibition matches.

Not just watching Mahesh pit himself against Leander, but the event will also give the fans a chance to watch reigning doubles world number one Sania Mirza in action live.