Amir Asylkozhaev and Polina Kaibekova lift Boys’ and Girls’ Singles titles

Sports Bulletin Report

ISLAMABAD: Russian boy and girl, Amir Asylkozhaev and Polina Kaibekova have sealed the Singles titles of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championships Leg-II after winning their finals against respective challengers in straight sets 2-0 here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Saturday.

In the Boys’ Singles final, Amir Asylkozhaev of Russia outclassed Aarav Samrat Hada of United States of America (USA) 2-0 in a one-sided contest. The final score-line was 6-3 and 6-0. Amir displayed quality tennis and did not allow his rival to settle the feet in the court.

The winning lad played an aggressive game by hitting beautiful strokes from down the line. His game was a blend of forehand powerful, backhand excellent drives and classic drop shorts. He also had an upper-hand in the service department throughout the match. Amir finished the match at 6-3 and 6-3 to lift the title. It is important to mention here that Amir had lost the first Leg final at the same venue.

Earlier, in the morning session, Russian girl, Polina Kaibekova got rid of Janvi Aswa from India in similar style 2-0 in the Girls’ Singles event final at the same venue. Polina had also lost the final of Leg-I. She finished the final with the score-line of 6-4 and 6-4.

Aleem Malik CEO-Signature Hotels was the chief guest at the closing ceremony, which was attended by Saeed Ahmad Khan SVP-PTF, Col. Gul Rehman Secretary-PTF, Sqn Ldr Naveed PAF and a large number of participants and tennis lovers.

Arif Qureshi Secretary-Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) thanked PTF Management for their kind support to make the leg-2 event successful. Qureshi thanked the sponsors and Malik CEO-Signature Hotels for gracing the occasion as a chief guest.

Results (finals):

Boys’ Singles:

Amir Asylkozhaev (RUS) beat Aarav Samrat Hada (USA) 6-3, 6-0

Girls’ Singles:

Polina Kaibekova (RUS) beat Janvi Aswa (IND) 6-4, 6-4