Tennis
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 12 Nov, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Duo of Pakistani rising tennis players, Ahmed Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim posted victories in the ongoing ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 after thrashing their opponents in straight sets here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Tuesday.In the Boys’ Singles, top seed Ahmad Nael Qureshi of Pakistan defeated Pudit Phapatsirikul of Thailand to move into the second round. Similarly, Bilal Asim of Pakistan secured a decisive victory over Abdul Baasith Cader of Sri Lanka to qualify for the second round. Also, Ahtesham Humayun of Pakistan overcame Louis Eliah Kense of Germany to advance to the next round.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Pudit Phapatsirikul (THA) 6-3, 6-2; Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-0, 6-0; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Louis Eliah Kense (GER) 7-6, (4), 6-3 Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Paweenon Nualsri ( THA) 7-6, (5), 6-4; So Yuna (KOR) beat Srimul (THA) 6-1, 6-2; Aara Aasaal Azim (MD) beat Jingke Yan (KOR) 6-2, 6-4; Hayoon Kim( KOR) beat Leyla Esther (GER) 6-4, 6-3; Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) beat Tanisha Kantam (SGP) 6-2, 6-3; A Hyun Jo (KOR) beat Tadakew (THA) 6-2, 6-0; Chaerin Lee (KOR) beat Hinata Wada (JPN) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 10 Nov, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 will be kicked off on Monday after completing qualifying round here at PTF Tennis Complex, as the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will grace the opening ceremony as chief guest. The opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 am.Results:Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Final Round):Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR) 5-7,6-4 (10-3); Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Yota Nishikori (JPN) 6-2, 4-6, (18-16); Seung Woo Han (KOR) beat Zain Saeed Khalid (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; Park Dohyun (KOR) beat Patcharaphol Leekul (THA) 6-3, 6-4.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 09 Nov, 2024
ISLAMABAD (PR): The ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 commenced with qualifying round today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad. The main round will start on Monday at the same venue.As many as 47 junior players from around the globe, including 28 boys and 19 girls from countries such as Hong Kong, Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Canada, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Maldives, and Singapore are participating the championships. The tournament also features 28 Pakistani players, with 22 boys and 6 girls.ResultsBoys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-1): Tetautada Kondo (JPN) beat Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK) 7-5,6-4; Yota Nishikori (JPN) beat Hamza Rehmat (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Seung Woo Han (KOR) beat Rayan Ahmad (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Inam Qadir 6-1,6-0; Boys Singles (Qualifying Round-2): Park Dohyun (KOR) beat Syed Mahd (PAK) 6-0,6-2; Seung woo Han (KOR) Andrew Kaavinda (SRI) 6-0,6-2; Yota Nishikori (JPN) beat Gwanmu Kim(KOR) 6-4,6-1; Youngchae Oh ( KOR) beat Chanapat (THA) 6-4,6-3; Minwoo Kim (KOR) beat Taimur Ansari (PAK) 6-4,6-1; Patcharaphol Leekul ( THA) beat Tetsutada Kondo (JPN) 6-1,6-4; Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-1; Yeonmu Jung(KOR) beat Nevan Kannangara (SRI) 6-0,6-2; Zain Saeed Khalid(PAK) beat Bills Awais Janjua (PAK) 6-2,6-3 .
Ahmed Nael and Bilal Asim win Boys' Doubles Title of ITF J-60
Sports Bulletin ReportRiyadh (Saudi Arabia): Pakistan’s Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim of Ace Tennis Academy triumphed in the Boys' Doubles final at the ITF J-60 tournament in Riyadh, securing victory with a score of 7-5, 7-5 against Issah Ali (KSA) and Jacob Kailiang Shen of Hong Kong in a closely contested match.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), extended heartfelt congratulations to Ahmad Nael and Bilal for their remarkable achievement. He praised their dedication and potential, expressing confidence in their future contributions to Pakistan’s tennis scene, saying, "They are the future of Pakistan tennis."
Mohammad Shoaib wins Anwar Khawaja Memorial National Tennis Tournament
Sports Bulletin ReportSIALKOT: The Anwar Khawaja Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament was held successfully in Sialkot that concluded on November 2, 2024 with the victory of Mohammad Shoaib, who defeated Muzammil Murtaza in final in straightsets 2-0.This landmark tournament, the first national tennis event ever hosted by Sialkot, featured the highest prize money among similar tournaments and attracted an impressive 210 entries across eight categories: Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies Singles, Ladies Doubles, Boys 18 & Under Singles, Girls 18 & Under Singles, Boys 14 & Under Singles, and Boys 12 & Under Singles.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), expressed his delight with the event's success, saying, “This is the first tournament of its kind in Sialkot’s history, and we are determined to make it an annual event.” He extended his heartfelt gratitude to Khawar Khawaja, Asma Khawaja, and all the sponsors, whose support made the tournament possible. Asma Khawar Khawaja, the Tournament Director, also shared her joy at the positive feedback from participants. "We made every effort to make this event memorable and historic, and the players' positive feedback confirms its success,” she said. She thanked all participants and added, “Sialkot is renowned for its sports heritage, and we are committed to making this an annual tradition.”Results (Finals):Men’s Singles: Mohammad Shoaib (PAF) beat Muzammil Murtaza (Army) 7-5, 6-3Men’s Doubles: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi / Muzammil Murtaza beat Barkatullah / Yousaf Khalil 6-2, 6-0Ladies Singles: Ushna Suhail beat Sheeza Sajid 6-2, 6-2Ladies Doubles: Ushna Suhail / Meheq Khokhar beat Soha Ali / Sheeza Sajid 6-1, 6-1Boys’ U18 Singles: Mohammad Talha beat Mohammad Salar Khan 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.Girls’ U18 Singles: Sheeza Sajid beat Soha Ali, 6-2, 6-4Boys’ U14 Singles: Omar Jawad defeated Muzammil Bhand, 6-4, 6-1.
Ahmad Nael and Bilal Asim reach ITF Junior Doubles Final in Saudi Arabia
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Duo of Pakistani tennis lads, Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim have advanced to the doubles final of the ITF J30 tournament after beating their opponent pair in semifinal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF),the Pakistani pair secured their spot in the final by defeating Mohammed Alghafli (ARU) and Ghannam Alghannam (KSA) with a score of 6-3,7-5. Both players, from Ace Tennis Academy-Pakistan, have demonstrated exceptional talent, showcasing the expertise and dedication of Pakistan's emerging tennis talent.In addition to his doubles success, Bilal Asim delivered an outstanding performance in the singles quarterfinal, defeating Artem Semenov (RUS), the tournament’s top seed, who ranks among the top 300 junior players in the world. Bilal won the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and qualified for the singles Semifinals.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President -PTF, congratulated Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim on their remarkable performances and extended his best wishes for the upcoming matches. He expressed confidence that the Pakistani duo would continue to work hard and secure the championship.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open: Muzamil outplays Aqeel 2-1
Lahore (October 24, 2024): The Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 saw intense action in the men's singles quarterfinals, where Muzamil Murtaza battled past veteran Aqeel Khan in a gripping three-set match, winning 6-7, 7-5, 6-4. The thrilling encounter kept spectators on edge at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park Lahore on Thursday.Murtaza, who had a challenging start after losing the first set in a tiebreak, displayed remarkable resilience to overcome Aqeel Khan's experience and claim the win. The victory marks a significant step for Murtaza as he advances to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament.Joining Murtaza in the semifinals is Mohammad Abid, who comfortably dispatched Abubakar Talha with a straight-sets victory, 6-3, 6-3. Barkat Ullah also secured his place in the next round after Yousaf Khalil retired following a tight first set, ending 6-7. In another three-set thriller, Mohammad Shoaib Khan made a comeback after dropping the first set, defeating Abdullah Adnan 6-7, 6-0, 6-1 to complete the men's singles semifinal lineup.Ladies singles semifinals: Noor Malik triumphed over Sheeza Sajid 6-4, 6-2, while Ushna Sohail cruised past Mehaq Khokhar 6-0, 6-0 to set up an exciting final.Seniors 40+ doubles semifinals: Talha Waheed (Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd) and Sheheryar Salamat secured a 6-2, 6-3 win over Arif Feroze and Tariq Sadiq.Seniors 65+ semifinals: Waqar Nisar and Inam ul Haq beat Saeed Khan and Malik Imtiaz 6-3, 6-1, while Asad Niaz and Kamran Mir edged Brig Ghazanfar and M Babar 6-0, 6-4.Boys U-14 semifinals: Hassan Usmani defeated Ruhab Faisal 1-4, 4-2, 4-1, and Omer Jawas swept Abdur Rehman 4-0, 4-0. (Press Release):
Sheheryar Memorial Tennis Championship: Noor, Ushna move into semifinals
LAHORE (PR): Noor Malik and Ushna Sohail cruised into semifinals of the ongoing Sheheryar Malik Memorial Tennis Championship 2024 after winning their respective matches of the Ladies’ Singles at the Sports Board Tennis Complex, Nishtar Park Lahore. In the ladies' singles quarterfinals, Noor Malik delivered a commanding performance, defeating Rahat ul Ain 6-1, 6-1 to secure her place in the semifinals. Ushna Sohail also cruised through her match with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Soha Ali. Other quarterfinal winners included Mehaq Khokhar, who overcame Khunsa Babar 6-1 before Babar retired, and Sheeza Sajid, who swept Lalarukh 6-2, 6-0.The Seniors 40+ doubles quarterfinals saw Azhar Ali Khan and Hadi dominate Syed Shamas ud Din and Ahsan Wali, winning 6-3, 6-0. In the seniors 55+ semifinals, Kafi Siddiqui and Waheed Ahmad battled to a 3-6, 6-4, 10-7 win over Dr Arif and Zargam Khan, while Nauman Aleem and Waqar Nisar defeated Dr Shehzad and Ch Amir 6-1, 6-1. In the boys U-18 quarterfinals, Hamza Asim secured an easy 6-0, 6-1 win over Mohammad Yahya, while M Salaar fought through a tough three-setter to defeat Yafat Amir Mazari 6-7, 6-1, 6-4. Abubakar Talha, the champion of the last junior tennis event, advanced with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Asad Zaman. In the boys U-14 quarterfinals, standout performances included Hassan Usmani’s 4-0, 4-1 win over Syed Mahad Shehzad and Ruhab Faisal’s 4-2, 4-2 triumph over Shayan Afridi. Abdur Rehman and Omer Jawad also progressed with comfortable victories. Abdur Rehman defeated M Junaid 4-0, 4-1 and Omer Jawad beat Razik Sultan 4-0, 4-2. Meanwhile, in the boys U-12 pre-quarterfinals, Arsh Imran beat Zayd Zaman 5-3, 4-1, and Majid Ali Bachani fought back to defeat M Faizan 0-4, 4-1, 4-0. Other winners included Shayan Afridi, Mohammad Ali, and Mohammad Junaid. Shayan Afridi beat Omer Zaman 4-0, 4-0, Mohammad Ali beat Fahad Mustafa 4-0, 4-0 and M Junaid beat Aliyan Ali 4-1, 4-2.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open: Top seeds advance to next round
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: All top seeding tennis lads claimed victories on the second day of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 here at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park on Tuesday.Results (Day-2):Men’s Singles (pre-quarterfinals):Shoaib Khan beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-1Aqeel Khan beat Shehzad Khan 6-4, 6-4Barkat Ullah beat Sami Zeb Khan 7-5, 6-2Abubakar Talhabeat Haider Ali Rizwan 6-2, 6-2Mohammad Abid beat Heera Ashiq 7-6, 6-4Yousaf Khalil beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 7-6Muzamil Murtaza beat Hasheesh Kumar 6-1, 7-6 Ladies' Singles (quarterfinals): Noor Malik beat Laiba Iqbal Khan 6-1, 6-1Ushna Sohail beat Fajar Fayyaz 6-0, 6-0Khunsha Babar beat Momina Imran 6-0, 6-0 Rahat ul Ain beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-2, 6-2Boys’ U18 (pre-quarterfinals):Hamza Asim beat Mohammad Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-1Mohammad Salaar beat Yafat Nadeem 6-1, 6-2Mohammad Yahya beat Hussnain Ali Rizwan 6-0, 6-0Abdul Basit beat Hassan Usmani 6-4, 7-6Asad Zaman beat Haziq Areejo 6-2, 6-2Boys’ U14 (pre-quarterfinals):Hassan Usmani beat Aalay Hussain 4-0, 4-1Syed Mahad Shehzad beat Ansar Ullah 4-1, 4-2Ruhab Faisal beat Ohad-e-Mustafa 4-1, 4-0Shayan Afridi beat Mohammad Muaz 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Junaid beat Zayd Zaman 2-4, 4-1, 4-0Abdur Rehman beat Waqas Janas 4-2, 5-3Razik Sultan beat Aliyan Ali 4-1, 4-2Omer Jawad beat Mohammad Umer Ali 4-0, 4-0.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship starts
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 got underway here at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy in Nishtar Park on Monday. The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Mian Usman Ali, Additional Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab, and Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Senior Executive Vice President of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association, Waqar Nisar, PLTA Finance Secretary, Nauman Aleem, Asif Riaz, Tournament Referee, and Faheem Siddiqui, Tournament Coordinator. ResultsMen’s Singles (Round-1): Zubair Arif beat Uzair Khan 6-3, 6-3, Abdullah Adnan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 6-2, 6-4, Heera Ashiq beat Jibran ul Haq 6-3, 6-2, Haider Ali Rizwan beat Asad Zaman 7-5, 6-1, Sami Zeb Khan beat Saqib Hayat 7-6, 2-6, 6-2, Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Ahmad Ch 6-1, 6-1, Muzamil Murtaza beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-1, 6-1 and Hasheesh Kumar won against Salaar 7-5, 6-2. Boys’ U18 (Round-1): Hamza Roman beat Omer Jawad 6-4, 6-4, Haider Ali Rizwan beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-4, Abdul Basit beat Kashan Tariq 6-4, 6-2, Mohammad Salaar beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-3, 6-3, Yafat Nadeem beat Shaheer Khan 6-4, 6-4, Nabeel Qayum beat against Atia Ur Rehman 6-1, 6-0, Amir Mazari beat Zain Saeed 6-1, 6-1, Mohammad Yahya beat Ali Zafar 6-1, 6-2, Husnain Ali Rizwan beat beat Abu Bakar Khalil 0-6, 6-0, 6-2, Mohammad Reyam Khan beat Junaid Mehr 6-0, 6-1, Mohammad Hamza Asim beat Inam Qadir 6-2, 6-0, Sheheryar Anees beat Ruhab Faisal 2-6, 7-5, 6-2, Abu Bakar Talha beat Muzamil Bhand 6-0, 6-0, and Asad Zaman beat Mohammad Haziq Asim 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.Boys’ U-14 (Round-1): Mohammad Muaz beat Ali Bachani 4-1, 4-1, Mohammad Junaid beat Mohammad Ayan Khan 4-2, 4-2, Ansar Ullah beat Ansar Ullah 4-1, 4-0, Syed Mahad Shehzad beat Mohammad Huzaima 4-0, 4-1, Waqas Janas beat Mohammad Ali 4-1, 4-1, Omer Jawad beat Mahad Rashid 4-0, 4-0 and Abdur Rehman beat Ahmad Khuda Bakhsh 4-0, 4-0.
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