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Islamabad(SBR): The 37th edition of the OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships has entered its final stages after a week of competitive and high-energy matches at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad.In the Men’s Singles semifinals, top seed Muhammad Shoaib cruised into the final with a commanding performance, defeating Yousaf Khalil 6-1, 6-0.The second semifinal witnessed a major upset as 3rd seed Muzammil Murtaza overcame veteran 2nd seed Aqeel Khan (WAPDA) in a gripping three-set battle. Although Aqeel took the first set 6-3 and initially led 4-1, Muzammil displayed remarkable resilience. He bounced back to win the second set 6-3, showcasing powerful serves and precise cross-court and down-the-line shots. In the deciding set, Muzammil broke early to lead 3-0, at which point Aqeel retired due to fatigue, handing Muzammil a place in the final.In the Junior 18 & Under category, the match of the day featured an exciting clash between Muhammad Yahya and Rayyan Khan Khalil. Youngster Rayyan, hailing from Peshawar, stunned the 2nd seed Yahya in the opening set with his aggressive shot-making and pinpoint cross-court winners. However, Yahya regained control, taking the second set 6-3 and dominating the third set 6-1 to secure his place in the final.The finals of the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup promise thrilling encounters as top-ranked players battle for national ranking supremacy. Tomorrow Ladies Singles final will be played between Mehaq Khokhar and Noor Malik and Boys 14&Under Singles Finals at 9:00 AM. Results:Men’s Singles (Semi Finals)Mohammad Shaoib beat Yousaf Khalil 6-1 6-0, Muzammil Murtaza beat Aqeel Khan 3-6 6-3 3-0 (Retd.)Men’s Doubles (Semi Finals)Mohammad Shoaib & Muzammil Murtaza beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Saqib Hayat 6-1 7-5Barkatullah & Yousaf Khalil beat Abdullah Adnan & Saifullah Khan 6-3 6-4Junior 18&Under Singles (Quarter Finals)Muhammad Salar beat M.Junaid Khan 6-1 6-2, Abdul Basit beat Haziq Arejo 6-0 6-1, M.Haziq Aasim beat M.Talha Khan 6-1 6-3, Mohammad Yahya beat Rayyan Khan Khalil 2-6 6-3 6-1. Boys 14&Under Singles (Semi Finals)Shayaan Afridi beat Rashid Ali 4-1 3-5(3) 4-1Girls 12&Under Singles (Final)Khadija Khalil beat Umer Shahnoor 4-1 4-0.

Islamabad(SBR): Mehak Khokhar and Noor Malik set to meet in the Ladues Singles final of the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 after winning their respective semifinals here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Wednesday.Second seed Aqeel Khan had to dig deep to overcome a strong challenge from rising talent Ahmad Nael Qureshi, eventually winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in a gripping quarter-final clash at the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships.Ahmad Nael came out firing and stunned the seasoned Aqeel by taking the first set 6-4 with confident shot-making and relentless pressure. However, the experienced Khan responded with a tactical shift in the second set, employing sliced backhands, cross-court shots, and long rallies to disrupt Qureshi’s rhythm. His strategy paid off as he leveled the match with a 6-3 second-set win.In the decisive set, Aqeel Khan drew on his vast experience and regained full control, using precise placement and superior court coverage to dominate. He denied Qureshi any room to regroup, cruising through the final set 6-1 to book his place in the semi-finals.Top seed Mohammad Shoaib, along with Yousaf Khalil and Muzammil Murtaza, advanced to the semi-finals of the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships with impressive straight-set victories.Mohammad Shoaib showcased his top form against the talented Barkatullah, securing a solid win with consistent baseline play and strategic shot placement. Yousaf Khalil displayed control and composure as he overpowered M. Talha Khan in an entertaining encounter. Meanwhile, Muzammil Murtaza demonstrated his dominance with a clinical performance against Sami Zeb Khan, sealing his spot in the semi-finals without dropping a set.With the top contenders moving forward, the stage is set for an exciting semi-final lineup.In a thrilling Ladies' Singles encounter, unseeded Noor Malik pulled off a major upset by defeating 3rd seed Soha Ali 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the semi-finals.After dropping the first set 4-6, Malik made strategic adjustments to her game, leveling the match by taking the second set 6-4 with determined baseline play and improved shot selection.In the deciding set, Malik quickly gained momentum, breaking Soha Ali's serve in the second game to take a 5-3 lead. However, fading light forced the match to be suspended before completion.Resuming the match the following morning, Malik remained composed and capitalized on her overnight advantage, closing out the final set 6-3 to secure her place in the semi-finals.The Ladies’ Singles semi-finals delivered high drama as both top seeds were knocked out in straight sets.In the first semi-final, unseeded Mehak Khokhar caused the tournament’s biggest upset by eliminating top seed Shiza Sajid in a well-fought encounter. Khokhar dominated the opening set 6-0 with aggressive baseline play and sharp returns. The second set was more competitive, but Khokhar held her nerve in key moments to clinch it 7-5 and secure her place in the final.In the second semi-final, Noor Malik continued her giant-killing run by overpowering 2nd seed Mahrukh Sajid. Malik displayed supreme control and confidence throughout, winning 6-3, 6-0 in a commanding performance that left no doubt about her form heading into the final.The final promises to be an exciting clash between two in-form unseeded players, Mehak Khokhar and Noor Malik, both of whom have taken down top seeds on their way to the title match.Results(21st May 2025):Men’s Singles (Quarter Finals)Mohammad Shoaib beat Barkatulllah 6-2 6-1, Yousaf Khalil beat M.Talha Khan 6-2 6-4, Muzammil Murtaza beat Sami Zeb Khan 6-1 6-0, Aqeel Khan beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 4-6 6-3 6-1.Ladies Singles (Quarter Final)Unfinished: Noor Malik beat Soha Ali 4-6 6-4 6-3, Ladies Singles (Semi Finals)Mehak Khokhar beat Shiza Sajid 6-0 7-5, Noor Malik beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-3 6-0.Men’s Doubles (Quarter Finals)Yousaf Khalil & Barkatullah beat Kashan Tariq &* Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1 6-3Muhammad Shoaib & Muzammil Murtaza beat Sami Zeb Khan & Huzaima A.Rehman 7-5 6-4Junior 18&Under (Pre-Quarter Finals)M.Hazik Aasim beat Razik Sultan 6-3 6-2, Abdul Basit beat Hassan Usmani 6-2 6-3, Talha Khan beat Muhammad Rayyan 6-2 6-1, Muhammad Yahya beat Sqib Ali 6-1 6-0, Muhammad Salar beat Muhammad Ali 6-3 4-0 (Retd.)Boys 14&Under (Quarter Finals)Shayaan Afridi beat Rayyan Khan Khalil 4-1 4-0, Junaid Khan beat Ibrahim Gill 4-0 4-1, Rashid Ali beat M.Faizan 4-1 4-0, Raxik Sultan beat Waqas Janas 4-2 4-0. Girls 12&Under (Semi Finals)Khadija Khalil beat Anaya Khan 4-1 4-1, Omer Shahnoor beat Zara Aidrus 4-0 4-0

Islamabad(SBR):Top-seeded Mohammad Shoaib (PAF), along with Aqeel Khan (WAPDA), Yousaf Khalil, Barkatullah, Muzammil Murtaza, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Sami Zeb Khan, and M. Talha Khan advanced to the quarterfinals of the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships, being held at the S. Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.Fourth seed Yousaf Khalil faced a stiff challenge in his pre-quarterfinal match against wildcard entrant Ahmad Chaudhary. The opening set went down to the wire and was decided in a tiebreaker, which Khalil edged 7-5. Ahmad continued to fight hard in the second set but couldn't maintain the same intensity, eventually falling 6-4.In another pre-quarterfinal, M. Talha Khan overcame local talent M. Haziq Aasim in a three-set battle. After losing the first set 3-6, Talha bounced back strongly to take the next two sets 6-1, 6-2.Ladies Singles action saw top seed Sheeza Sajid secure a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win over Lalarukh Sajid. Mehaq Khokhar also advanced after a competitive match, defeating her opponent 6-3, 6-1. Mahrukh Sajid dominated her quarterfinal encounter, defeating Maryam Hussain in a clean sweep 6-0, 6-0, to book her place in the semifinals.In the Junior 18 & Under Singles, fifth seed Haziq Arejo rallied from a set down to beat local player Abdaar Ali in a thrilling three-set match. After losing the first set in a tiebreak 6-7(5), Arejo regrouped to claim the next two sets 6-2, 6-0.Results:Men’s Singles (Pre-Quarter Finals)Mohammad Shoaib beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1 6-3, Barkatullah beat Muhammad Yahya 6-2 6-0, Yousaf Khalil beat Ahmad Chaudhary 7-6(5) 6-4, M.Talha Khan beat M.Haziq Aasim 3-6 6-1 6-2, Sami Zeb Khan beat Saqib Hayat 7-5 6-2, Muzammil Murtaza b eat M.Huzaifa Khan 6-0 6-1, Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Mohammad Ali 6-0 6-2, Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Salar 6-0 (Retd.).Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals:Abdullah Adnan & Saifullah Khan beat M.Talha Khan & M.Huzaifa Khan 7-5, 4-6, 10-6.Ahmad Nael Qureshi & Saqib Hayat beat M.Hazik Aasim & Muhammad Yahya 7-6(3) 6-3. Ladies Singles (Quarter Finals)Sheeza Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 6-3 6-4, Mehaq Khokhar beat Zunaisha Noor 6-3 6-1, Mahrukh Sajid beat Maryam Hussain 6-0 6-0, Noor Malik Vs Soha Ali (In progress)Junior 18&Under Singles (1st Round)Hassan Usmani beat Waqas Janas 6-1 6-3, M.Talha Khan beat Mahd Mahmood 6-2 6-2, Moazzam Babar beat Mohammad Hassan 6-3 6-1, Mohammad Ali beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1 6-3.Junior 18&Under Singles (2nd Round)Rayyan Khan Khalil beat Lubaid Ahmad Khan 6-1 6-2, Haziq Arejo beat Abdaar Ali 6-7(5) 6-2 6-0, Boys 14&Under Singles (Pre-Quarter Final)Junaid Khan w/o Zalan Khan, Ibrahim Gill beat Behroze Wander 4-0 4-1, Razik Sultan beat M.Mauz Hussain 4-0 4-0, Janas Waqas beat M.Suhaib Javed 4-0 4-0, Mohammad Faizan w/o M.Zohaib Amjad, Rashid Ali beat M.Shakaib 4-0 4-0, Rayaan Khalil beat Mohammad Danyal 4-0 4-0, Shayaan Afridi beat Mahd Mahmood 4-0 4-1.Girls 12&Under SinglesAnaya Khan beat Amalia Aidrus 4-0 2-0 (Retd.).

Islamabad(SBR):The 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships kicked off with an action-packed opening day at the S. Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad. While most seeded players cruised through their first-round matches in the Men’s Singles category, a major upset marked the day as unseeded M. Talha Khan of Islamabad defeated 6th seed Abdullah Adnan in straight sets.Talha Khan dominated the much-anticipated encounter, showcasing maturity and skill beyond his years. He stormed through the first set 6-1 by breaking Abdullah in the 3rd and 5th games. In the second set, Talha maintained his momentum and form, not allowing his higher-ranked opponent a single game, sealing the match with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 victory.The second most exciting match of the day featured Muhammad Yahya against M. Hamza Aasim, also from Islamabad. After dropping the first set 3-6, Yahya bounced back to take the second 6-2. He was leading 4-1 in the third set when Hamza was forced to retire, giving Yahya the win in a match filled with intensity and grit.Matches were also played in the Ladies Singles, Junior 18 & Under, and Boys 14 & Under categories, where established players largely overpowered their less experienced opponents.Earlier in the day, a formal opening ceremony was held. Uzair Aslam Chaudhary, CEO of Air Blue, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Notable attendees included Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman, and Majid Bashir, President of the Islamabad Tennis Association, along with Col. Zia-ud-Din, Secretary of PTF, and Col. Gul Rehman, Director of Security, PTF.The tournament continues with more first-round matches scheduled for tomorrow, as players vie for ranking points and national glory.Results(Main Round):Men’s Singles (1st Round)Muhammad Shoaib beat Ali Abdaar 6-2 6-1, Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat M. Taha Khizer 6-0 6-0, Mohammad Yahya beat M.Hamza Aasim 3-6 6-2 4-1 (Retd). Barkatullah beat Abdul BAsit 6-0 6-2, Yousaf Khalil beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2 6-2, Ahmad Chaurday beat Jabir Ali 6-4 6-2, M.Haziq Aasim beat Mohammad Rayyan 6-3 6-4, M.Talha Khan beat Abdullah Adnan 6-1 6-0, Sami Zeb Khan w/o Hisashi Izumi, Saqib Hayat beat M. Talha Khan(PES), 6-1 6-2, M.Huzaifa Khan beat Waqar Ahmad 6-0 6-0, Muzammil Murtaza beat Saifullah Khan 6-1 6-1, Muhammad Ali beat Gibran-ul-Haq 6-3 6-3, Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Kamran Khan 6-0 6-1, Muhammad Salar beat Kashan Tariq 6-0 6-1, Aqeel Khan beat M.Umer JAved 6-0 6-1. Ladies Singles (1st Round)Lalarukh Sajid beat Maria Rasheed 6-0, 6-1, Mehaq Khokhar beat Sofia Tariq 6-1 6-0, Zunaisha Noor beat Shandana Rabbi 6-0, 6 -1, Noor Malik W/O Maida Awais, Maryam Hussain W/O Ayma Rehman. Junior 18&Under Singles (1st Round)Razik Sultan beat Hassan Amir 6-0 6-0, Saqib Ali beat Ahmad Abrar 6-0 6-1.Boys 14&Under Singles (1st Round)M. Faizan beat Moazzam Babar 4-0 4-0, M.Zohaib Javed w/o Salar Khan, M.Mahad Mahmood beat Ather Sher Dil 4-0 4-0, Behroze M. Wander beat M.Adam Raja 4-0 4-1, Mohammad Shakaib beat M.Ahmad Afzal 4-1 4-2Tuesday matches will be scheduled at 9:00 AM, Men’s Singles and Ladies Singles followed by Junior 18&Under Singles, whereas Boys 14&U and Men’s Doubles will be in 2nd half of the day.  

Islamabad(SBR):Jabir Ali, Mohammad Taha Khizer, Ahmad Waqar, Mohammad Zohaib Afzal Malik, Mohammad Umer Javed, Kamran Khan, Hisashi Izumi and Mohammad Rayyan qualified for the main draw of men’s singles by winning their respective matches on the opening day of 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025, at S. Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad.A total number of 32 matches were decided on the qualifying day. 24 players were accepted directly into the main draw as per PTF National Ranking whereas 8 qualifiers completed the draw of 32. The draw of Men’s Singles was taken out after the completion of final round of qualifying event and the top eight seed are:Mohammad Soahib (PAF), Aqeel Khan (WAPDA), Muzammil Murtaza (Army), Yousaf Khalil (PAF), Barkatullah (Police), Abdullah Adnan (Army), Zami Zeb Khan (WAPDA) and Ahmad Nael Qureshi. The Draw of Men’s Singles and Boys U-18 Singles, Boys 14&U Singles and Ladies Singles were taken out by Muhammad Arif Qureshi, ITF White Badge Referee in the presence of the players. The main draw matches of Men’s Singles, Boys 14&Under, Junior 18&Under and Ladies Singles will be played on Monday 19th May 2025 at 9:00 AM, whereas Ladies Singles will be played on Clay Surface as per the special request of the Pakistan Tennis Federation.Results(Day-1):Men’s Singles Qualifying (1st Round)Gibran-ul-Haq beat Fahim Omer 6-0, Mohammad Taha Khazir beat Mohammad Umer 6-2, Kaleem Zeb beat Aziz 6-0, Mohammad Ubaida Bin Ilyas beat Anmol Ahmed 6-2, Hisashi Isumi beat Hammas Ali Abbasi 6-0.Men’s Singles Qualifying (2nd Round)Jabir Ali beat Basir Afridi 6-0, Gibran-ul-Haq beat Dr. Wahid Ali 6-1, M.Taha Khizer beat Adnan Rasheed 6-4, Adil Farooq beat <Abubakar Qureshi 6-0, Waqar Ahmed beat Abdul Rehman 6-1, Abdaar Ali beat Hamid Rafique 6-2, M.Zohaib Afzal beat MUbain Bin Ilyas 6-2, Kamran Khan beat Kamran Nisar 6-2, Mustansir Ali Khan beat Mjunir Alam 6-4, Hisashi Izumi beat Mujahid Zeb Khan 6-2, Aqil Khan beat Ahmad Murad 6-0.Men’s Singles Qualifying (Final Round)Jabir Ali beat Gibran-ul-Haq 6-4, Ahmad Waqar beat Adil Farooq 6-1, M.Zohaib Malik beat Abdaar Ali 6-1, M.Umer Javed beat Lubaid Ahmed Khan 7-6(1), Kamran Khan beat Shahbaz 6-0, Hisashi Izumi beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-0, M.Rayyan beat Aqil Khan 6-3.

Hyderabad(SBR):Hyderabad Tennis Association under the auspices of Sindh Tennis Association will organize 12th Dr. Essa Lab Sindh Ranking tennis Championship from 31st May to 4th June at the hard courts of Hyderabad Gymkhana,Dr. Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Center is the Sponsor of this prestigious annual championship.Championship will consist of Men’s Singles. Ladies Singles, Juniors Under 17 Singles, Boys/ Girls Under 13 Singles , 45 Plus Doubles and Wheelchair Tennis Men’s & Ladies Singles events. ( Players can enter only in one event.) All out station players will get both way economy class railway fare.TPIN registration / Annual fee, is mandatory to take part in this Sindh Ranking tournament.In kind rewards shall be given to all winners & Runners up as per STA rules. Last date of entry is 28th May .Entries can be sent to Rafi Derbari , Secretary Hyderabad Tennis Association at Whatsapp number 0300 9379926 or to Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, ( Referee),at whatsApp number 0300 3607209.

LAHORE(PR): Rising star Hadi Hussain captured the spotlight by clinching the Men’s Singles title at the prestigious DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors and Seniors Tennis Championship 2025, held at the state-of-the-art DHA Sports Complex, Sector 5, DHA Lahore.In a commanding performance, Hadi defeated Musa Haroon 6-1, 6-2 in the final to claim top honours in the premier men’s category.In the Men’s Doubles final, the duo of Musa Haroon and Talha Saleem emerged victorious after a thrilling contest, edging past Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem 9-8 in a closely fought match. The Seniors Doubles 60+ title was secured by seasoned campaigner Rashid Malik, who teamed up with Brig. Ghazanfar to defeat Saleem Khan and Dr. Mushtaq Haroon 8-2 in a dominant display.The junior categories saw an impressive array of talent on display. In the Boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman showcased his class by beating Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-2. The Girls U-18 and U-14 titles were both claimed by the talented Bismal Zia, who continued her remarkable run by defeating Romisa Malik 6-1 in the U-18 final and Khadija Khalil 6-4 in the U-14 final.In the Boys U-14 final, Mohammad Ayan secured a hard-fought 7-5 victory over Ohad-e-Mustafa. However, Ayan was later edged out in the Boys U-12 final, where Muhammad Muaz triumphed with a 7-5 scoreline. In the Girls U-12 category, Aiman Rehan overcame Khadija Khalil 6-4 to lift the title, while in the Boys/Girls U-10 final, Daniyal Abdullah displayed exceptional skill to defeat Mustafa Zia 6-0.The concluding ceremony was graced by PLTA Senior Vice President and tournament organiser Rashid Malik, who attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners. He was joined by Brig. Mir Mohammad Siddique SI(M), Director Sports DHA Lahore; Lt. Col. Mohammad Shahbaz (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Additional Director Sports DHA Lahore; Naseem Ahmed; Col. (R) Asif Dar; tennis players and their families; and a large gathering of tennis enthusiasts. The event not only highlighted top-tier competition but also served as a celebration of tennis development in Punjab, fostering both emerging and seasoned talent.

LAHORE: The DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors/Seniors Tennis Championship 2025 witnessed an action-packed day as the finalists across multiple categories were confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s prize distribution ceremony. In the men’s singles semifinals, Hadi Hussain booked his place in the final after Taha Saleem was forced to retire at 4-1 due to injury. He will face the formidable Musa Haroon, who battled past Ashar Khan in a thrilling 8-6 encounter. In the quarterfinal stage, Hadi had earlier edged out Mohid Saddan 6-4, while Taha overpowered Sherhan Salim 6-2, and Ashar Khan got the better of Ahmad Bin Amir with a convincing 6-2 win. In the men’s doubles semifinal, the duo of Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem emerged victorious over Haroon Zahid and Sherhan Salim, clinching a tight 6-4 win. The seniors 45+ doubles semifinal saw Hadi Hussain pairing up with Ashar Khan to defeat Saleem Khan and Ch Ameer Siddiqui 8-3, while Waheed Ahmad and Kamran Qureshi overcame Imran Tahir and Fayyaz Akram 8-1. In the seniors 60+ doubles quarterfinal, tournament director Rashid Malik partnered with Brig Ghazanfar to outplay Kamran Qureshi and Dr Arif 8-2 in a dominant performance.  Ohad-e-Mustafa continued his impressive run, storming into the boys’ U-18 final with a commanding 6-0 win over Mohammad Ayan (DHA). He also reached the boys’ U-14 final by beating Aaliyan Ali 6-1, where he will meet Mohammad Ayan who edged past Mohammad Muaz in a tense 7-6 tiebreak. In the girls’ U-14 quarterfinals, Khadija Khalil brushed aside Shahreen Umer 6-0, while Esha Rabi defeated Wajeeha Fatima 6-2.  The boys’ u-12 semifinals saw Mohammad Muaz overpower Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-0, with Mohammad Ayan dispatching Mustafa Uzair Rana 6-1. In the girls’ U-12 semifinals, Khadija Khalil cruised past Erina Zaighum 6-0 and Aimen Rehan overcame Shahnoor Umer 6-1. In the boys/girls U-10 semifinals, Dainyal Abdullah beat Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-2 and Mustafa Zia eased past Dainyal Afzal Malik 6-1. The championship will culminate with a grand prize distribution ceremony scheduled for Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at 5 pm at DHA Sports Complex, Sector G, Phase 5, Lahore. (PR)

ISLAMABAD (PR); The Pakistan Tennis Federation announced the national 12 & under boys and girls teams for the upcoming ATF Regional Qualifying Event of South Asia 2025. The event, initially scheduled to take place in Islamabad from 26th to 30th May-2025, at the PTF Tennis Complex, has been relocated to Sri Lanka on the same dates by the Asian Tennis Federation due to current tensions between Pakistan and India.The trials for team selection were conducted from 25th to 27th April, 2025, in Islamabad, 3 boys and 5 girls were invited based on the national rankings. Mohammad Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali Bachani were exempted from trials due to their recent international performances.Selected Teams:Boys Team:1. Mohammad Shayan Afridi2. Rashid Ali Bachani3. Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain GillGirls Team:1. Khadija Khalil2. Aimen Rehan3. Shahnoor UmerTeam Captains:Boys Team Captain: Nameer ShamsiGirls Team Captain: Noor Malik

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A local tennis player, Nadir Mirza became champion of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2, as his opponent in the final Takaya Ishi, was unable to play owing to an injury at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Saturday.A total of 36 boys and 24 girls from 18 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Romania, and Sri Lanka, participated in the championship.The closing ceremony was graced by Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), as the chief guest. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of the PTF, was the guest of honour at the occasion.Other guests included Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF; Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary-General of the PTF; Col. Gul Rehman, Director Security of the PTF; Akhtar Nawaz Ganjeera, former DG-PSB; Syed Fahim Inam, Chief Marketing Officer of Serena Hotels; and a large gathering of national and international tennis players, parents, coaches, and media personnel.