Punjab Marshalls

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Punjab Marshalls
Founded2014
League CTL
Based in Punjab, India
OwnerGurpreet Singh 'Kiki'
Division titlesChampions Tennis League 2015

Punjab Marshalls is a tennis team representing the Indian state of Punjab in Champions Tennis League. Punjab Marshalls won the Champions Tennis League (CTL) title after scoring a hard-fought 22-21 victory over Hyderabad Aces in the final of Champions Tennis League (2015). players representing this team are Greg Rusedski, Leander Paes, Elina Svitolina, Garbiñe Muguruza, Somdev Devvarman, Vidit Vaghela and Rishika Sunkara. [1] [2] The Team is owned and run by Mr. Gurpreet Singh (kiki). Gurpreet Singh Kiki has now expanded his business interests to owning this tennis team as he becomes co-owner of the Champions Tennis League’s Punjab team. Gurpreet Singh represents that new breed of sports team owners who have diverse interests and millions of dollars to invest in passion.

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References

  1. "Your complete guide to Champions Tennis League (CTL)". 13 November 2014.
  2. Roy, Vijay C. (30 October 2014). "Punjab Marshalls owner to promote tennis". Business Standard India.