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ITF Pakistan: Ivan Iutkin and Andra Izabella win the Boys Singles and Girls Singles titles respectively
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Ivan Iutkin from Russia and Andra Izabella from Romaina have lifted the titles of ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championships respectively after winning the finals that played at PTF-S DA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Saturday.
Unseeded Ivan Iutkin of Russia clinched the Boys Singles title by eliminating 5th seed Aldiyar Abzhan of Kazakhstan in a straight-set with the score of 6-3 and 6-1, as the match lasted 40 minutes. Ivan Iutkin displayed an aggressive game and did not allow his opponent to settled down throughout the match, In the first set Ivan broke the 4th, 6th, and 9th game of Aldiyar and wrap-up the set at 6-3. In the second set, Ivan showed remarkable speed and exhibited excellent tennis, and easily won the second set at 6-1.
Earlier, in the morning, top seed Andra Izabella Sirbu of Romania annexed the Girls Singles title in an exciting two-set match against 2nd seed Tamara Ermakova of Russia 7-6(2) 7-5 which lasted 1 hr 51 minutes. Tamara Ermakova took a flying start to break the 1st and 3rd game of Andra with a lead of 4-0 in the opening set. Andra Izabella fought back bravely and played excellent tennis from the baseline and leveled the set 4-4 all by breaking the 6th and 8th game of Tamara.
At this stage both the players hold their respective serve by playing defense and the score went up to 6-6 all. In the tie break, Andra Sirbu again took a lead by displaying exhilarating tennis to wrap up the tie break at 7-2. In the second set, Tamara again took the lead 4-1 by breaking the 4th game of Andra Izabella by hitting some incredible shots. Andar Izabella changed the pattern of the game; not only level the set at 5-5 all but also overcome against the nerves of Tamara and broke the 11 games and maintain the lead 6-5. In the 12th game, Andra played well and finished the match at 7-5, and gained valuable World Ranking points to improve their international ranking.
Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association graced the occasion as chief guest. Afan Aziz, CEO of the AJ Towers (Aziz Group) as a guest of honor distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runner-up. Earlier, Yerzhan Kistafin Ambassador of Kazakhstan witnessed the Girls Singles Final and interacted with the participating players, coaches, parents & officials. Hassan Baig SEVP and Sq. Ldr. Naveed Iqbal SVP Islamabad Tennis Association along with Col. Gul Rehman Secretary PTF were also present on the occasion.
Results:
Boys Singles Final
Ivan Iutkin (RUS) beat Aldiyar Abzhan (KAZ) 6-3 6-1
Girls Singles Final
Andra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) beat Tamara Ermakova (RUS) 7-6(2) 7-5.
Dev Kanbargimath and Arila Kayra win the Doubles title of ITF World Junior Championship
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Dev Kanbargimath from Romania pairing with Arila Kayra Tuna from Turkey have won the Doubles’ title of the ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championship after beating Nikita Bortnichek from Russia pairing with his compatriot Ruslan Serazhetdinov 2-1 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 6-3, 4-6 and 11-9.
In the Doubles’ final, in the opening set Dav and Arial took a early lead by 4-1 breaking the 4th game of Ruslan and continue the same pressure to take a lead of 1-0 set. In the second set, both teams were exhibited excellent tennis by holding their serve 4-4 games all. Nikita & Ruslan managed to break the 10th game of Dev and Arial and leveled the match 1-1 set all. In the deciding super tie break, Dev and Arial took a flying start to take the lead 6-1 but Nikita and Ruslan fought back aggressively and leveled the score 9-9 all but unable to manage the streak and lost next two points. Match lasted 1 hour 20 minutes.
Earlier in the morning session, 2nd Seed Munisa Ashurekova of Uzbekistan paring with Melisa Ugur from Turkey annexed the Girls Doubles title by eliminating the top seeded duo of Andra Izabella from Romania and Olga Sorochkina from Russia in a 3-sets thriller 6-1 2-6 10-7 which lasted 1 hour 6 minutes. In the opening set, Munisa and Melisa displayed excellent tennis with a combination of cross court and down the line shots and did not allow their opponent to settle down with breaks of serve in the 3rd, 5th and 7th game of Andra and Olga.
In the second set Andra and Olga fought back aggressively and took revenge in the same fashion by breaking the 4th, 6th and 8th game of Munisa and Melisa. The deciding super tie break saw some exhilarating tennis as both the teams played incredible shots. Munisa and Melisa managed to take an early lead 6-3 and continued the winning spree till they took the set and match at 10-7.
Results:
Boys Doubles Final
Dev Kanbargimath (ROU) & Arila Kayra Tuna (TUR) beat Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) & Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) 6-3, 4-6, 11-9
Girls Doubles Final
Munisa Ashurekova (UZB) & Melisa Ugur (TUR) beat Andra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) & Olga Sorochkina (RUS) 6-1, 2-6, 10-6.
ITF Pakistan AJ Towers Tennis: Ivan Iutkin and Aldiyar Abzhan set to meet in final
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:-Ivan Iutkin and Aldiyar Abzhan set to meet in the final of the ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championship after winning their semifinals at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Thursday.
The 5th Seed Aldiyar Abzhan (KAZ) struggled hard to win his semi final against unseeded Nikita Bortnichek from Russian in an exciting three sets match. In the first set, both the players held their respective serves till 6-6 all and the set was decided in a tie break, which was won by Abhan by taking the early break in the tie break at 7-2. In the second set, Nikita changed the pattern of game and broke the 8th game of Abhan to take the lead 5-3 and then played some excellent shots down the line to hold the serve and leveled the match 1-1 set all.
In the final set, both the players played excellent long rallies; after losing the 3rd game of final set, Abzhan came back aggressively and did not allow his opponent to settle down and hit couple of aces in the set and finally broke the 6th game of Nikita and by holding the 7th game, took the lead 5-2. In the 9th game, Abhan played some excellent cross court shots to confirm a place in the final. In the second Semi-final, Ivan Iutking of Russia played excellent tennis throughout the match and his opponent from Poland Maciej Zarebski was unable to match his excellence. The match lasted 59 minutes.
In the Girls event, top seed Andra Izabella Sirbu of Romania proved too good against her opponent 4th Seed Olga Sorochkina of Russia to seal a place in the final. She won the match 7-5 and 6-2. In the second semi-final, Tamara Ermakova of Russia beat Melisa Ugur of Turkey in a thrilling see-saw match which lasted 2 hours 12 minutes. The final score-line was 4-6, 6-1 and 7-5. Melisa Ugur (TUR) played very measured and calculated game till 4-4 games all, and broke the 10th game of Tamara to win the 1st set. In the second set, Tamara fought hard to draw level before Melisa regained control and took the set comfortably 6-1. The deciding set saw some exhilarating tennis as both the players reached 5-games all and then in the 12th game Tamara played some excellent shots and broke Melisa to seal her place in the final.
In the Boys Doubles; Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) & Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) caused a major upset to defeat top seed Iranian duo Amirali Ghavam and Yunes Talava in an exciting three sets encounter 6-4 4-6 10-7. In the second Semi-final, Dev Kanbargimath (ROU) & Aril Kayra Tuna (TUR) also upset the 2nd seed Russian pair of Ivan Iutkin and Nikita Safonov in a straight sets match 7-6(6) 7-5.
In the Girls Doubles; Munisa Ashurkekova (UZB) & Melisa Ugur (TUR) proved too good to Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) & Artina Gashi (GBR) in a one sided affair 6-0 and 6-2.
Results:
Boys Singles Semi Finals
Ivan Iutkin (RUS) beat Maciej Zarebski (POL) 6-2, 6-1
Aldiyar Abzhan (KAZ) beat Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3
Girls Singles Semi Finals
Abdra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) beat Olga Sorochkina (RUS) 7-5, 6-2
Tamara Ermakova (RUS) beat Melisa Ugur (TUR) 4-6, 6-1, 7-5
Boys Doubles Semi Finals
Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) & Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) beat Amirali Ghavam (IRI) & Yunes Talavar (IRI) 6-4, 4-6, 10-7
Dev Kanbargimath (ROU) & Arila Kayra Tuna (TUR) beat Ivan Iutkin (RUS) & Nikita Safonov (RUS) 7-6(6), 7-5
Girls Doubles Semi Finals
Munisa Ashurekova (UZB) & Melisa Ugur (TUR) beat Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) & Artina Gashi (GBR) 6-0, 6-2
Andra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) & Olga Sorochkina (RUS) beat Sa Rang Lim (KOR) & Seo Hyeon Park (KOR) 6-2, 4-6, 11-9.
ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championship reaches in semifinals phase
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championships moved into the semi finals phase, as Wednesday saw close contest in the quarterfinal stage that held here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.
Major upsets were made when both top & second seeds were eliminated in well contested matches. The unseeded Russian Nikita Bortnichek toppled top seed Amirali Ghavam from Iran in a one sided affair of the day 6-2 7-5. Nikita served and returned well easing his way to move into the semi final stage. In the second quarter final, another unseeded Russian Ivan Iutkin sidelined the 2nd seed Yunes Talavar from Iran and confirmed his spot for the semi final. In the third quarter final, Macheij Zarebski from Poland struggled hard to win his encounter against Sami Zeb Khan from Pakistan in a thrilling three set match of the day 6-4 2-6 6-3 whereas talented 5th seed from Kazakhstan Aldiyar Abzan won his match against 4th seed Ruslan Serazhetdinov of Russia in a well contested three set match 6-2 0-6 6-2.
In the Girls Singles, Top seed Andra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) proved too good against her opponent Renata Garaeva (RUS) and qualified for the semi final without conceding a single game 6-0 6-0, whereas 2nd Seed Tamara Ermakova (RUS) proved her metal against Tatyana Chsherbakova (KAZ) in a straight set match 6-4 6-2.
Results: (Boys Singles) Quarter Finals:
Ivan Iutkin (RUS) beat Yunes Talavar (IRI) 7-6(5), 6-1
Amirali Ghavam (IRI) beat Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) 6-2, 7-5
Aldiyar Abzhan (KAZ) beat Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) 6-2, 0-6, 6-2
Maciej Zarebski (POL) beat Sami Zeb Khan (PAK) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3
Results: (Girls Singles) Quarter Finals:
Abdra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) beat Renata Garaeva (RUS) 6-0, 6-0
Tamara Ermakova (RUS) beat Tatyana Chsherbakova (KAZ) 6-4, 6-2
Melisa Ugur (TUR) beat Avrora Volkova (RUS) 6-3, 6-4
Olga Sorochkina (RUS) beat Munisa Ashurbekova (UZB) 6-2, 6-4
Results: (Boys Doubles) Quarter Finals:
Dev Kanbargimath (ROU) & Arila Kayra Tuna (TUR) beat Esref Kaan Kacar (TUR) & Mehmet Onur Turgut (TUR) 6-3, 3-6, 11-9
Ivan Iutkin (RUS) & Nikita Safonov (RUS) beat Aldiyar Abzan (KAZ) & Mohammad Zaryab Khan (PAK) 7-5, 3-6, 10-8
Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) & Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) beat Hasheesh Kumar (PAK) & Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 7-5, 7-6(3)
Amir Ali Ghavam (IRI) & Yunes Talavar (IRI) beat Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) & Maciej Zarebski (POL) 3-6, 7-6(5), 10-5
Results: (Girls Doubles) Quarter Finals:
Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) & Artina Gashi (GBR) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) & Sajid Sheeza (PAK) 6-1, 6-3
Andra Izabella Sirbu (ROU) & Olga Sorochkina (RUS) beat Aleksandra Bortnichek (RUS) & Renata Garaeva (RUS) 6-3, 1-6, 10-6
Sa Rang Lim (KOR) & Seo Hyeon Park (KOR) beat Tatyana Chsherbakova (KAZ) & Tamara Ermakova (RUS) 3-6, 6-3, 10-7
Munisa Ashurekova (UZB) & Melisa Ugur (TUR) beat Valda Budkina (RUS) & Avrora Volkova (RUS) 2-6, 7-6(3), 10-3.
ITF Pakistan Tennis: Semi Zeb claims an upset victory to reach quarterfinals
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Solitary Pakistani lad Semi Zeb Khan booked his berth in the quarterfinal stage of Boys’ Singles event of the ongoing ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday. Rest of three boys and girls failed to reach in top-eight phase of the international tennis juniors’ fixture.
Unseeded Pakistan youngster Semi Zeb Khan, the upcoming proficient caused a major upset during the course of 2nd round encounter with 3rd Seed Nikita Safonov from Russia with the score-line of 6-4 and 6-2. The 6th Seed Hamid Israr (PAK) lost his encounter against Maciej Zarebeski (POL) in straight set 6-4 6-3 whereas another unseeded Ivan Lutkin from Russia ousted the 7th Seed Aril Kayra Tuna from Turkey in one sided affair 6-0 6-1. Meanwhile, the 5th Seed Aldlyar Abzhan from Kazakhstan struggled hard to win his match against Mehmet Onur Turgut (TUR) in a thrilling three setter 4-6 6-3 7-5.
Upcoming Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) played excellent tennis against 4th Seed Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS). Ahmad lost the first set 6-2, but bounced back in the same fashion to level the match at 1-1 set all. In the final set Ruslan played excellent game of tennis and did not allow his opponent to settle down and won the third set without conceding a single game and qualified for the quarter final.
In the Girls singles, 3rd Seed Melisa Ugar (TUR) struggled hard to win her encounter against Eunsoo Lee (KOR) in a well contested three set match. Eunsoo Lee won the first set 6-2 by breaking 3rd and 5th game of Melisa. In the 2nd set both the players held their respective serve till 5-5 all; Melisa played some excellent shots and broke the 13th game of Eunsoo and won the set at 7-5. The match was decided in the third set which was won by Melisa at 6-4.
Results: Boys Singles (Round-II)
Aldlyar Abzhan (KAZ) beat Mehmet Onur Turgut (TUR) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Amir Ali Ghavam (IRI) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-1
Yunes Talavar (IRI) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-4, 7-5
Maciej Zarebski (POL) beat Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) 6-4, 6-3
Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) beat Ahmd Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-2, 2-6, 6-0
Ivan Iutkin (RUS) beat Aril Kayra Tuna (TUR) 6-0, 6-1
Semi Zeb Khan (PAK) beat Nikita Safonov (RUS) 6-4, 6-2
Nikita Bortnichjek (RUS) beat Dev Kangargimatch (ROU) 6-2, 6-4
Results: Girls Singles (Round-II)
Melisa Ugur (TUR) beat Eunsoo Lee (KOR) 2-6, 7-5, 6-4
Olga Sorochkina (RUS) beat Seo Hyeon Park (KOR) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3
Tatyana Chsherbakova (KAZ) beat Amara Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
Tamara Ermakova (RUS) beat Artina Gashi (GBR) 6-3, 6-4
Munisa Ashurbekova (UZB) beat Aleksandra Bortnichek (RUS) 7-5, 6-1
Renata Gareva (RUS) beat Natalia Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-1
Avrora Volkova (RUS) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2, 6-3
Andra IZabella Sirbu (ROU) beat Sa Rang Lim (KOR) 6-3, 6-2
Results: Boys Doubles (Round-I)
Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) & Maciej Zarebski (POL) beat Shehryaar Anees (PAK) & Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-1
Hasheesh Kumar (PAK) & Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Mohammad Ali (CAN) & Ibrahim Sohail (PAK) 6-2, 6-1
Aldlyar Abzhan (KAZ) & Mohammad Zaryab Khan (PAK) beat Balil Asim (PAK) & Abdul Hanan (PAK) 6-3, 6-4
Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) & Ruslan Serazhetdinov (RUS) beat Mohammad Ibrahim Ashraf (PAK) & Athesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2, 6-4.
ITF Pakistan World Junior Tennis: Hamid Israr overcomes Eshref Kaan Kacar 2-1
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Local lad Hamid Israr overcame Eshref Kaan Kacar from Turkey 2-1 in a well-contested three sets match in the Boys’ Singles event of the ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Tennis Championship that started here at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex on Monday. The final score-line was 3-6, 6-3 and 7-6(3), as the match lasted three hours.
Turkish guy Esref Kaan Kacar won the 1st set 6-3 by displaying an excellent game of tennis. In the second set Hamid Israr bounced back and won the set at 6-3 and leveled the match 1-1 set all. In the final set, both the players held their own serve and the score went up to 6-6 all and the match was decided in a tie break. Hamid played some excellent cross courts and did not allow his opponent to settle down and took the lead 6-3 in the tie break and finally won the set and match at 3-6, 6-3 and 7-6(3).
In the Girls singles, Ensoo Lee (KOR) struggled hard to win her encounter against Valda Budkina (RUS). Valda won the first set at 6-1 but could not continue the winning streak and lost the second set 4-6. In the final set Ensoo (KOR) changed the pattern of game and comfortably won the final set at 6-2. The match lasted 2 hours.
Results: Boys Singles (Round-I):
Ghavam Amir Ali (Iran) got Bye
Asad Zaman (Pakistan) beat Yahya Luni (Great Britain) 6-0 (Retired Hurt)
Nikita Bortnichek (Russia) beat Shehyaar Anees (Pakistan) 6-2, 6-2
Dev Kanbargimath (Romania) beat Abdul Hanan (Pakistan) 7-5, 6-1
Mehmet Onur Turgut (Turkey) beat Mohammad Zaryab Khan (Pakistan) 6-0, 6-0
Aldiyar Abzhan (Kazakhstan) beat Ibrahim Ashraf (Pakistan) 6-0, 6-0
Ruslan Serazhetdinov (Russia) beat Huzamia Abdul Rehman (Pakistan) 6-4, 6-2
Ahmed Nael Qureshi (Pakistan) beat Mohammad Ali (Canada) 6-4, 6-1
Bilal Asim (Pakistan) beat Evaan Singh Luthra (IND) 6-0, 6-0
Ivan Iutkin (Russia) beat Haseesh Kumar (Pakistan) 6-2, 6-4
Israr Hamid Gul (Pakistan) beat Eshref Kaan Kacar (Turkey) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3)
Semi Zeb Khan (Pakistan) beat Adilbek Myrzaguzhin (Kazakhstan) 7-6(4), 3-0 (Retired Hurt)
Nikita Safonov (Russia) got Bye
Arial Kayra Tuna (Turkey) beat Athesham Humayun (Pakistan) 6-2, 6-0
Meciej Zarebski (Poland) beat Ibrahim Sohail (Pakistan) 6-0, 6-1
Talavar Yunes (Iran) got Bye
Results: Girls Singles (Round-I):
A Sirbu (Romania) got Bye
Sa Rang Lim (South Korea) beat Geetangali Angati (India) 6-0, 6-1
Renata Garaeva (Russia) got Bye
Natalia Zaman (Pakistan) got Bye
Olga Sorochikina (Russia) got Bye
Seo Hyeon Park (South Korea) beat Sheeza Sajid (Pakistan) 6-1, 6-2
Aleksandra Bortnichek (Russia) beat Taira Abildayeva (Kazakhstan) 6-3, 6-3
Munisa Ashurbekova (Uzbekistan) got Bye
Avrora Volkova (Russia) got Bye
Amna Ali Qayum (Pakistan) got Bye
Eunsoo LEE (South Korea) Vlada Budkina (Russia) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2
Melisa Ugur (Turkey) got Bye
Tatyana Chsherbakova (Kazakhstan) got Bye
Amara Khan (Pakistan) got Bye
Artina Gashi (Great Britain) beat Yeon Joo Cha (South Korea) 6-2, 5-7, 6-3
Tamara Eermakova (Russia) got Bye
ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Ranking Tennis Championship starts from Monday
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Ghavam Amir Ali from Iran is top seed player of ITF Pakistan AJ Towers World Junior Ranking Tennis Championship, which will start from Monday at the Syed Dilawar Abbas (SDA)-Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad.
According to an official of Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA), 50 players from Great Britain (UK), Iran, India, Korea, Kazakhstan, Russia, Romania, Poland, Turkey and host Pakistan will fight for top honour during the 6-day international juniors’ fixture.
It is pertinent to mention that the ITF Covid-19 SOPs will also be observed and no spectators will be allowed to witness the tournaments as per government policy. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, President ITA will inaugurate the championships at 10:00 am in the morning.
Seeding according to the World Ranking:
Boys’ Seeding (Top Eight):
Ghavam Amir Ali (IRI)
Talavar Yunes (IRI)
Safonov Mikita (RUS)
Serazhetdinov Ruslan (RUS)
Tuna Arial Kayra (TUR)
Hamid Israr Gul (PAK)
Kanbargimath Dev (ROU)
Asim Bilal (PAK)
Girls’ Seeding (Top Eight):
Sirbu Andra Izabella (ROU)
Ermakova Tamara (RUS)
Sorochkina Olga (RUS)
Ashurbekova Munisa (UZB)
Ugur Melisa (TUR)
Volkova Avrora (RUS)
Sheeza Sajid (PAK)
Bortnichek Aleksandra (RUS)
Sarah Mehboob lifts the title of Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Ranking Tennis Tournament
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Top national tennis lady, Sarah Mehboob has won the title of Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Ranking Tennis Tournament 2022 after crushing Noor Malik 2-0 in a single sided final that was played at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad on Friday.
Sarah Mahboob Khan daughter of tennis coach Mehboob Khan proved a hard nut not to crack for Noor Malik, who could win each one game in the both sets. The final score-line was 6-1 and 6-1. Pakistan number one Sarah exhibited top class tennis and did not allow her opponent to settle on the court during the whole match.
President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Salim Saifullah Khan graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the players. The President PTF lauded the efforts of Shahida Kausar Farooq for organizing the tournament for the promotion of women's tennis in Pakistan. He also congratulated both the finalists on their performance.
ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships: 10 nations including India event starts from February 7
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Besides hosts Pakistan, the players from 9 other foreign countries including India will participate in the couple of ITF Pakistan Juniors International Ranking Tennis Championships, scheduled to be taken place from February 7 to 19, 2022 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad under the banner of International Tennis Federation (ITF) in two different phases.
According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the first ITF Pakistan AJ Towers International Junior Tennis Championships 7-12 February 7 to 12 while second ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial International Junior Tennis Championships February 14 to 19, 2022
A Large number of junior players will be participating in these two events from all over the world including Great Britain (UK), Canada, Iran, India, Korea, Kazakhstan, Russia, Romania, Turkey and host Pakistan in Boys & Girls Under-18 Singles and Doubles categories. The qualifying round will start from February 5. The main draw matches will start from February 7, 2022.
AJ Towers, A project of Aziz Group will be the main sponsor of the 1st event "ITF Pakistan AJ Towers International Junior Tennis Championships". AJ Towers, Real Estate entrepreneurs joined hands for the promotion of the game of tennis. President PTF, Salim Saifullah Khan and President Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) Tariq Mehmood Murtaza showed their satisfaction with overall arrangements for smooth conduct of these events. International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved Mohammad Arif Qureshi ITF White Badge to conduct as Tournament Referee.
Subh-e-Nau Tennis: Sarah Mehboob and Meheq Khokhar claim Doubles title
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:- Top national tennis girl Sarah Mehboob pairing with Meheq Khokhar have won the Doubles title of the Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Ranking Tennis Tournament 2022 after outplaying Noor Malik and Amna Ali Qayum in straight sets 2-0 in the final at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Thursday. The final score-line was 6-1, 6-1.
Both experienced girls displayed top quality tennis in the final and did not allow their challenger on the court to respond to their brilliant and excellent game. They (Sarah Mehboob and Meheq Khokhar) were too good for low ranking national girls in all departments. It was a single sided contest in the championship match.
Later, in the Ladies Singles, Sarah Mehboob and Noor Malik defeated their opponents Meheq Khokar and Sheeza Sajid respectively in the first and semifinal at the same venue. Both semi finals ended in straight sets and both winners conceded each one game in both sets. The final will be played on Friday at PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad.
Results:
Ladies Singles (Semi-Final):
Sarah Mahboob beat Meheq Khokar 6-1, 6-0
Noor Malik (WAPDA) beat Sheeza Sajid 6-0, 6-1
Ladies Doubles (Final):
Meheq Khokhar / Sarah Mahboob beat Noor Malik / Amna Ali Qayum 6-1, 6-1
Girls’ Under-14 (Final):
Amna Ali Qayum bt Zunaisha Noor 6-0, 6-3
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