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TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Apr, 2025

ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis 2025: Nadir becomes champion

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.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Apr, 2025

ITF Juniors: Abubakar Talha, Mikaeel Ali Baig and Nadir Mirza post wins

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as three Pakistani boy’s Abubakar Talha, Mikaeel Ali Baig and Nadir Mirza advanced into next round of the ongoing ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2 after beating their respective rivals at PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad on Tuesday.Results (Day-2):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Lucas Wing Chun Lee (HKG) 6-0, 6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) beat Keitaro Ksathra (INA) 6-0, 6-4; ; Platon Kovalyov (KAZ) beat Yagiz Yildiz (TUR) 6-2, 6-4; Rodion Lukashov (KAZ) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 6-1; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Haolin Liu (CHN) 6-2, 6-2; Arjan Singh Dhami (SGP) beat Artem Khusanov (UZB) 6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Ali (CAN) beat Luke Jie Xi Ho (SGP) 2-1 (retd) ;Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Zohaib Afzal malik(PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Haniya Amna Minhas (KSA) beat Anna Stepanyants (RUS) 6-1 (retd); Alissa Korolyova (KAZ) beat Dicle Izgi (TUR0 6-2, 6-0; Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-3, 6-2; Serifie Pelin Sari (TUR) beat Da Eun Lee(KOR) 6-2, 6-2; Rion Shinden (JPN) beat Zhaniya Zhaxembay (KAZ) 6-0, 6-3; Sofiya Malysheva (KAZ) beat Samira Kamalova (UZB) 6-3, 6-0; Zihan Feng(CHN) beat Nala Josephine Maskey (USA) 6-1, 6-3

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 14 Apr, 2025

ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Leg-2 Commences in Islamabad

Nadir Mirza, Mikaeel Ali, Abubakar Talha, Zohaib Afzal, Salar Khan and Soha claim winsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as 5 Pakistani players Nadir Mirza, Mikaeel Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, Zohaib Afzal Malik, Salar Khan and one girl Soha Ali moved into next round of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2 that started here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue on Monday.A total of 36 boys and 24 girls representing 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, are participating in the championship.Results (Day-1):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yuxuan Li (CHN) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2; Arjan Singh Dhami (SGP) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2, 6-3; Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Ajamal Khakimov (RUS) 6-0, 6-2; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) beat Alexey Ryabov (RUS) 6-1, 6-1; Yagiz Yildiz (TUR) beat Chris Jovan (AUT) 6-1, 6-2; Platon Kovalyov (KAZ) beat Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-4, 6-2; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Ramazan Shagatayev (KAZ) 6-1, 6-1; Rodion Lukashov (KAZ) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4; Artem Khusanov (RUS) beat Nelson Guo (USA) 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3; Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) beat Saad Bukadida (TUN) 6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Ali (CAN) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Zihan Feng (CHN) beat Vinethya Dharmarante(SRI) 6-3, 6-0; Soha Ali (PAK) beat Alissa Korolyova(KAZ) 6-1, 6-0; Da Eun Lee(KOR) beat Maham Ashraf (PAK) 6-3, 6-0; Seo Hee Jeon (KOR) beat Zara Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 08 Apr, 2025

ITF Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial: Abubakar, Amir, Nadir claim wins

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Abubakar Talha (PAK), Amir Mazari (PAK), Nadir Mirza (PAK), Rodion Likashov (KAZ), Luke Jie Xio Ho (SGP), Takaya Ishi (JPN), Haolin Liu (CHN) moved into next round of the ITF Pakistan Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship Leg-1 after beating their respective opponents here at PTF Tennis Complex on Tuesday.As many as 38 boys and 21 girls from 14 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the UK, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, and Sri Lanka, are participating in the championships.Results: Boys’ Singles (Round-2): Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Artem Khusanov (UZB) 7-6 (3),6-2; Amir Mazari (PAK) beat Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-1,6-3; Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yupei Liang(CHN) 6-1,6-0; Rodion Likashov (KAZ) beat Alexey Ryabov (RUS) 6-2,2-0(Retd) ; Luke Jie Xio Ho (SGP) beat Diar Amanabek (KAZ) 6-3,6-0; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) 6-4,6-0; Haolin Liu (CHN) beat Chris Jovan Gubza (AUT) 6-4,6-2Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Alissa Korolyova (KAZ) beat Zohan Feng(CHN) 6-3,6-0; Nana Okawa (JPN) beat Malika Bolatova(KAZ) 1-6,6-2,6-3; Serife Pelibn Sari (TUR) beat Da Eun Lee (KOR) 6-1,6-2; Sofiya Malysheva (KAZ) beat Samira Kamalova (UZB) 6-1,6-0; Dicle Izgi (TUR) beat Soha Ali (PAK) 6-4,6-2; Seo Hee Jeon (KOR) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) beat Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-1,6-4; Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA) beat Xinru Zhong(CHN) 6-0,6-1Boys’ Doubles (Round-1): Ahtesham Humayun / Salar Khan (PAK) beat Mohammad Ali (CAN) / Ayaan Malik (PAK) 6-3,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig / Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yupei Liang(CHN) / Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Enzo Kahi (GBR) / Keitaro Ksathra (INA) beat Arjan Singh(SGP) / Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) 3-6,6-2(10-4); Diar Amanbek (KAZ) / Danial (KAZ) beat Daler Ilugov (UZB) / Artem Khusanov (UZB) 6-2,7-6(5).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 28 Mar, 2025

Mikaeel and Oscar Emerged ITF Juniors Doubles Victorious

Islamabad (Sports Desk): A 15-year-old Mikaeel Ali Baig has shown incredible form over the past three weeks, playing the Davis Cup Junior Championship and two consecutive ITFs in Sri Lanka.Despite a challenging draw this week, he reached BOTH singles and doubles finals. And he emerged as the Doubles Champion with partner Oscar! This marks his 6th ITF final appearance in just a few months and his FIRST title. Due to his consistent performances, Mikaeel's world ranking has skyrocketed from the 1400s to the 800s.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 23 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior Tennis Championship: Xiuyuan Guo wins title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Young tennis lad, Xiuyuan Guo from China defeated Sion Ji from Korea 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Saturday.Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. G-Ali Noon -PPL was the guest of honour. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President PTF and Col Zia-ud-din Tufail Secretary-General-PTF were also present at the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony was also attended by Advocate Majid Bashir President-ITA, Tufail Cheema Secretary-ITA and a large number of players, coaches and parents. Results (Finals):Boys’ Singles: Xiuyuan Guo of China beat Sion Ji of Korea 7-6 (3), 6-2Girls’ Singles Dinara De Silva of Sri Lanka beat Karolina Ligai of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-4

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 22 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Bilal Asim win Doubles title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahmad Nael Qureshi pairing with Bilal Asim have lifted the Doubles title of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after beating Abubakar Talha and Haider Ali Rizwan 2-0 in the final here at PTF Tennis Complex on Friday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Semifinals): Sion Ji (KOR) beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-4, 6-4Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Bilal Asim 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Semifinals): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) bt Chaerin Lee (KOR) 7-5, 6-3Dinara De Silva (SRI) bt Hinata Wada (JPN) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1Boys' Doubles Final: Ahmad Nael Qureshi / Bilal Asim beat Abubakar Talha /Haider Ali Rizwan 6-4, 6-3Girls Doubles Final: So Yuna(KOR) / Yeon Joo Cha(KOR) beat A Hyun Jo (KOR) / Chaerin Lee(KOR) 6-2, 6-3 Saturday (Schedule):Girls’ Singles Final: 10:00 amBoys’ Singles Final: 02:00pm

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 21 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Karolina, Hinata, Dinara De, Chaeirn qualify for semifinals

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Karolina Ligai (KAZ), Hinata Wada, Dinara De Silva (SRI), and Chaeirn Lee (KOR) moved into the semifinals of the Girls’ Event of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after beating their respective opponents at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Thursday.In the Boys Singles two Pakistani boys, Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim, have qualified for the semifinals. Ahmad Nael showcased an impressive performance, defeating Minwoo Kim of Korea 6-1, 6-2 to secure his spot. Meanwhile, Bilal Asim advanced to the semifinal after receiving a walkover as Mohammad Talha Khan withdrew from their match due to a shoulder injury.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim w/o Mohammad Talha KhanXiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Abubakar Talha (PAK) 6-3, 7-5Sion Ji (KOR) beat Youngchae OH (KOR) 6-1, 6-0Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Yeon Joo Cha(KOR) 6-4, 6-1Hinata Wada (JPN) beat A Hyun Jo (KOR) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat So Yuna(KOR) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4Chaeirn Lee (KOR) beat Elizaveta Privalova(RUS) 6-4, 6-3Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Mohammad Haider All Rizwan(PAK)/ Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Yota Nishikori(JPN) / Youngchae Oh (KOR) 6-3, 3-6 (10-7)Ahmad Nael Qureshi / Bilal Asim beat Pudit (THA) / Teetawat(THA) 6-3, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Ahmed Nael overcomes Asad Zaman 2-0

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Top seed Ahmad Nael Qureshi outclassed compatriot Asad Zaman in straight sets 2-0 in the ITF Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Wednesday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Sion J (KOR) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Patham Laosakulporn (THA) 7-5, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Yeonmu Jung (KOR) 6-4, 6-2Minwoo KIM (KOR) beat Mohammad Haider All Rizwan (PAK) 6-1, 7-5Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Ho Jun Park (KOR) 6-4, 3-6, 7-5Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Hinata WADA (JPN) beat hayoon KIM (KOR) 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3Karolina LIGAI (KAZ) beat Haruhi KATSUBE (JPN) 6-2, 6-2Youngchae OH (KOR) beat Pudit PHAPATSIRIKUL (THA) 6-4, 6-4Elizaveta PRIVALOVA beat Gehansa Methnadi LAMAPPULAGE DON (SRI) 6-, 6-2Yeon Joo CHA (KOR) beat PAWEENON NUALSRI (THA) 7-5, 6-3Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):A Hyun (KOR) / Chaeria LEE (KOR) beat Tanisha KANTAM (SGP)/ Leyla-Esther KNESE (GER) 6-1, 6-4Dinara DE SILVA (SRI) / Phitchayapak (THA) beat Jn A HONG (KOR)/ Chaewon MOON (KOR) 6-2, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 19 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Bilal Asim, and Ahmad Nael post victory

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Bilal Asim paring with compatriot Ahmad Nael Qureshi claimed an easy win in the Doubles Event of the ongoing ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after thrashing their opponents in straight sets 2-0 here at PTF Tennis Complex on Tuesday.Earlier, in the opening ceremony, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman of Islamabad Tennis Association, inaugurated the ITF Pakistan PPL- Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships 2024. The ceremony was also attended by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President PTF, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail Secretary, PTF, Majid Bashir President ITA, Tufail Cheema Secretary ITA, G. Ali Noon, Chief Corporate Services PPL (Sponsor), Mohammad Arif Qureshi Supervisor of International Tennis Federation (ITF) London and other distinguished officials of Islamabad Tennis Association.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Sion Ji (KOR) beat Yota Nishikora (JPN) 6-4, 6-2; Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4); Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Mohammed All (CAN) 6-2, 6-3; Abubakar Talah (PAK) beat Andrew Kaavinda Wijemanne (SRI) 6-0,6-3; Minwoo Kim (KOR) beat Teetawat Tavachehongsrl (THA) 6-1, 7-6 (5)Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat Chaewon Moon (KOR) 6-2, 6-2; A Hyun 30 (KOR) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-4, 6-4; Chaerin Lee (KOR) beat Paramee Tadkaew (THA) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5; So Yuna (KOR) beat Palina Huretskaya (RUS) 6-0, 6-1Boys’ Doubles (Round-1): Bilal Asim (PAK) /Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Patham Lacsakulporn (THA)/ Ariyaphol Leekul (THA) 6-2, 6-2; Pudit Phapatsirikul / Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR)/ Ho Jun Park (KOR) 2-6, 6-4 (12-10); Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK)/Abu Bakar Talha (PAK) beat Sion II (KOR)/Yeomu JUNG (KOR) 6-4, 5-7 [10-5); Aahil Kaleel (SRI)/ Louis Eliah Knese (GER) beat Tchegoun Derosa (USA)/ Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) 6-3, 6-3; Ahtesham Humaun (PAK)/ Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI)/ Methika (SRI) 6-1, 6-2; Yota Nishikori (JPN)/ Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Chanapat Psutharnonth (THA)/ Danthal Takong (THA) 6-0, 6-4.