Most university tennis courts are a place to knock around a ball between lectures. The tennis court at Ajeenkya DY Patil University is something else entirely. It is where Sheetal Gorule — an ITF-ranked player, India No. 6, and one of the country’s most prominent names in competitive tennis — trains, competes, and is part of the ADYPU story.
That association alone tells you what kind of sporting environment ADYPU is building.
Sheetal Gorule: India No. 6, ITF World-Ranked
Sheetal Gorule is not a campus celebrity in the motivational-poster sense. She is an active, competing professional — currently ranked inside the top 100 on the ITF world rankings and sitting at No. 6 in India. These are not historical credentials; this is her current ranking, earned through consistent tournament play on the international circuit.
Having a player of this calibre connected to ADYPU means that students on the same campus — walking the same grounds, using the same facilities — are sharing space with someone who competes at the highest levels of the sport. That proximity to excellence is not something you can manufacture. It either exists on your campus or it does not.
A Court Built for Serious Play
The ADYPU tennis court is a well-maintained facility designed to support both competitive training and recreational play. Students enrolled at the university have access to the court as part of the broader sports infrastructure — one of the most comprehensive on any private university campus in Pune. From casual rallies to structured training, the court accommodates players at every level.
The programme is growing. With Sheetal Gorule’s presence raising the profile of tennis at ADYPU, there is increasing momentum around building a strong institutional tennis culture — one that blends recreational access with genuine competitive aspiration.
Open to the Public — Book via the Huddle App
ADYPU’s tennis court is not exclusive to students. Anyone in Pune who wants access to a quality court can book a slot through the Huddle app. The booking process is straightforward — search for the court, pick your time, and show up ready to play. It is one of the easiest ways to get court time in the city without a club membership or long waiting lists.
For tennis enthusiasts across Pune, this is a meaningful development — a professionally connected, well-maintained court that is genuinely accessible to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who is Sheetal Gorule, and what is her connection to ADYPU?
A. Sheetal Gorule is a professional tennis player currently ranked inside the ITF top 100 worldwide and positioned at No. 6 in India. She is associated with Ajeenkya DY Patil University, bringing elite-level competitive presence to the campus tennis programme — and raising the standard of sport at ADYPU as a whole.
Q2. Can people from outside ADYPU book the tennis court?
A. Yes. The ADYPU tennis court is available for public booking through the Huddle app. Whether you are a student, a working professional, or a competitive player looking for court time in Pune, you can search for available slots and book directly through the app.
Q3. Is the tennis court available for students across all ADYPU schools?
A. Yes. The tennis court is part of ADYPU’s shared sports infrastructure, open to students across all seven schools — Engineering, Law, Design, Liberal Arts, Management, Science, and Hospitality.