Mumbai, May 19 -- Former Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna praised the growth of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), saying the tournament has played an important role in inspiring youngsters and expanding the reach of tennis across the country.

Speaking to ANI, Bopanna said the league's journey across multiple cities has helped attract fans and provided Indian players with greater visibility alongside international stars.

"I think they've been doing a fabulous job going to different cities, inspiring so many youngsters to come and watch the league, watch the Indian players, watch the foreign players. And I think this is what it has grown into. I mean, I played two seasons, one in Mumbai, one in Ahmedabad, and it's really nice to see how ...