Tennis - National
Aisam and Alexander post 2-1 win in ATP World Ranking Championship
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 12, 2022):-Pakistan’s top tennis player Aisam Qureshi pairing with Alexander Nedovyesov from Kazakhstan outclassed 7th seeded pair Rojer Jean Julien of Holland and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador 2-0 in the ATP World Ranking Tennis Championship match to earn the place in the quarterfinal round in Sydney Australia. The final score-line was 7-6 and 6-4.
According to available information from abroad, earlier they beat the Anglo Finish pair of Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara with the score-line of 6-7, 6- 3 and 10-7 in the first round
Wesley and Skupski win Doubles title of ATP World Tennis Championship
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Melbourne, Australia (January 9, 2022):-Top seed pair, Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski have won the title of Men’s Doubles of the ATP World Tennis Championship after beating Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aleksandr Nedovyesov 2-0 at Margaret Courts Arena Melbourne Australia on Sunday. The final score-line was 6-4 and 6-4.
Results (Men’s Doubles):
Koolhof and Neal Skupski beat Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-4, 6-4.
ATP World Doubles Championship: Aisam and Nedovyesov qualify for final
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMBAD (January 8, 2022):- Ace Pakistan tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi pairing with Alexander Nedovyesov from Kazakhstan reached into the final of Men’s Doubles Event of the ATP World Tennis Championship after brushing aside to Ricardas Berankis from Lithuania and Denys Molchanov from Ukraine in straight sets 2-0 at John Cain Arena, Melbourne Australia on Saturday. The final score-line was 6-2 and 6-2.
According to available information from abroad, in the second semifinal of the Men’s Doubles event Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aleksandr Nedovyesov won the first set 6-2 by displaying excellent skill of the game. They kept the same pressure on their opponents in the second set and finished in the same fashion 6-2. Now, they will meet Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski in final on Sunday, who defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Jean Julien Roger 6-2, 6-4 in the first semifinal.
Results (Men’s Doubles):
Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski beat Marcelo Arevalo and Jean Julien Roger 6-2, 6-4
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aleksandr Nedovyesov beat R Berankis and D Molchanov 6-2, 6-2
World Tennis Championship: Aisam and Nedovyesov reach in the semifinal
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Melbourne (Australia):-Pakistan’s top tennis player Aisam Qureshi pairing with Alexander Nedovyesov from Kazakhstan defeated duo of heavyweight tennis lads 4th seeded pair of Andre Golubev from Kazakistan and F.Skugor of Croatia 2-1 in the quarterfinals of Men’s Doubles event of the ATP World Tennis Championship in Melbourne Australia. The final score-line was 6-3, 7-6 and 8-6.
It was three sets thriller contest in which winner players displayed top quality game in the second set after losing the first one at 3-6. As the second set went neck-to-neck and was leveled at 6-7. Asim and his partner did well and snatch the set on tie-break, as they saved 7 set points in the second set before winning it in tie break
Aisam and Alexander outclass high ranked pair in World Ranking Championship
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD (January 6, 2022):-Ace Pakistani tennis lad Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi pairing with Alexander Nedovyesov from Kazakhstan outclassed high ranked Dimitrov from Russia and Goffin from Belgium, a former world number seven 2-1 in the pre-quarterfinal of the ATP World Ranking Tennis Championship in Melbourne Australia on Wednesday. The final score-line was 7-6, 3-6 and 10-7.
Ushna Sohail creates new record in Women Tennis
Khurram Shahzad
ISLAMABAD (January 4, 2022):-Promising tennis girl Ushna Sohail created a new record by winning three back-to-back national ranking tennis tournaments during the year of 2021, as in all three finals her challenger was Pakistan No 1 girl Sarah Mehboob.
Ushna Sohail defeated in the final of Benazir Bhutto National Ranking Tennis Championship 2021 that held at Islamabad Tennis Complex on December 19, 2021 in straight sets 2-0 with the score-line of 6-3, and 6-1.
Later, on December 26, Ushna beat Sarah Mehboob in the final of Serena Hotels National Tennis Championship in the same style 2-0, as the final score was just 6-0 and 6-1. Ushna ousted Sarah third time in Begum Kulsoon Saifullah National Ranking Championship 2021 on January 2, 2022 at PTF tennis Complex. The final score-line was 2-6, 6-2, 6-2.
It is pertinent to mention here that despite of three consecutive victories Ushna is second in the national ranking and Sarah Mehboob is number one girl.a
Begum Kulsum Tennis: Aqeel Khan outclasses Abid 2-0 in final
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 3, 2022):-The top national tennis player, Aqeel Khan ousted Mohammad Abid in straight sets 2-0 in the Men’s Singles final of the 7th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournament 2021-22 concluded at the SDA-PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday. The final score-line was 6-2 and 6-3.
Salim Saifullah Khan President-PTF graced the occasion as chief guest to disburse the prizes among the winners and runners-up of the tournament.
Results:
Men's Singles (Finals):
Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Abid 6-2, 6-3
Boys’ Under-18 Singles (Finals):
Hasheesh Kumar beat Sami Zeb 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(6)
Girls’ Under-18 Singles (Finals):
Amna Ali Qayum beat Natalia Zaman 6-2, 6-2
Boys’ Under-14 Singles (Finals):
Asad Zaman beat Mohammad Salaar 4-1, 4-1
Boys / Girls Under-12 Singles (Finals):
Abubakar Talha bt Amir Mazari 4-2, 4-1
PTF Annual General Meeting
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD (January 3, 2022):-The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) was taken place at the SDA-PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. The meeting was attended by representatives of the affiliated units and the PTF management.
The President-PTF while welcoming the members informed the house that the Ministry of IPC circulated a draft Sports Policy some months ago and our Federation recommended the Minister to invite all stake holders. The cabinet has recently approved the policy and we are awaiting official notification from the Ministry of IPC to plan our future course of action.
The participants appreciated the efforts of the President-PTF and his team for their great achievements at the National and International level, besides securing berths in the ATF board of Directors ITF Constitution Committees and ITF Coaches Commission.
Road Map for the future was discussed and will be implemented in letter and spirit. Some of the points discussed were further up-gradation of the infrastructure, Players, Coaches and Officials development and enhanced focus on the development of junior players.
Wheelchair tennis was inaugurated at the PTF Complex and was witnessed by the council members. Asif Abbasi, a renowned Wheel Chair tennis player and Khalid Rehmani Vice President Wheel Chair Tennis, briefed the President PTF and the other members on the progress and importance of Wheelchair Tennis.
The President appreciated the efforts of Rehmani and his team and assured all possible support for their training and exposure to International Level.
Begum Kulsum Tennis: Ushna trounces Sarah 2-1 in the final
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 2, 2022):-Ushna Sohail overpowered Sarah Mehboob 2-1 to clinch the title of the Women’s Singles fixture of the ongoing 7th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Tournaments-2021-22 at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex Garden Avenue Islamabad on Sunday. The final score-line was 2-6, 6-2 and 6-2.
Although Ushna lost the first set at 2-6, she bounced back in the match by winning the second set at 6-2. She maintained the same pace and power in the final set and finished in the similar style 6-2 to lift the Women’s Singles title of the prestigious national tournament. President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Salim Saifullah Khan witnessed the three-set contest.
In the Men's Singles, Mohammad Abid and Aqeel Khan confirmed their berths in the final after winning their respective semifinals at the same venue. The final will be played on Monday (January 3, 2022) at 1:30 pm at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex.
In the first semifinal, Mohammad Abid had to toil hard in the court to overcome his challenger Muzammil Murtaza after a three sets a nail and bite contest. Muzammil claimed the first set easily and conceded a single game. However, Mohammad Abid displayed a quality game in the second set and did not allow his rival to settle on the court. He squared the match at 1-1 after ending the penultimate game at 6-3. Abid kept the pressure on Muzammil in the last game too, as he hit powerful strokes from down the line. The winning guy was also looking good in service and volleys, as he finished the match with the score-line of 1-6, 6-3 and 6-4.
Later, in the second semifinal, Aqeel Khan ousted Mohammad Shoaib 2-0 and reached the final of the top national ranking tennis fixture. The final score-line was 6-3 and 6-2. Shoaib, who defeated top national lad Aqeel Khan twice in last December 2021 in two different tournaments in capital city Islamabad once in semifinal and once in final but he could not resist this time in a vital contest. Although Aqeel had crushed him (Shoaib) in the last national tournament, it was expected a close contest today but it proved a single sided affair.
Results:
Ladies Singles (Finals):
Ushna Suhail beat Sarah Mahboob 2-6, 6-2, 6-2
Men's Singles (Semi-Finals):
Mohammad Abid beat Muzammil Murtaza 1-6, 6-3, 6-4
Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Shoaib 6-3, 6-2
Boys’ Under-18 Singles (Semi-Finals):
Hasheesh Kumar beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi 6-0, 6-4
Sami Zeb beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-4, 6-1
Girls’ Under-18 Singles (Semi-Finals):
Amna Ali Qayum beat Saher Aleem 6-1, 6-0
Natalia Zaman beat Sheeza Sajid 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
Boys’ Under-14 Singles (Semi-Finals):
Asad Zaman bt Abubakar Talha 4-0, 5-4(2)
Mohammad Salar beat Mohammad Ibrahim 2-4, 5-4(3), 4-2
Boys / Girls Under-12 Singles (Semi-Finals):
Amir Mazari beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 4-1, 4-1
Abubakar Talha beat Samer Zaman 4-1, 4-1.
Begum Kulsum Tennis: Aqeel, Shoaib, Abid and Muzammil reach in semis
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 1, 2022):-Top seed Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Mohammad Abid and Muzammil Murtaza qualified for the Men’s Singles semifinals of the 7th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan (BKSK) National Ranking Tennis Tournaments 2021-22 after beating Shahzad Khan, Heera Ashiq, Mudassir Murtaza and Yousaf Khalil respectively straight sets 2-0 at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex, garden Avenue Islamabad on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in the Ladies Singles, Sarah Mahboob defeated Noor Malik 6-4 and 6-1 in the first semifinal while Ushna Suhail outclassed Mahvish Chishtie 2-0 with the score-line of 6-0 and 6-1. The Ladies’ Singles final will be played on Sunday morning at the same venue.
Results:
Men's Singles Matches (Quarter-Finals):
Aqeel Khan bt Shahzad Khan 6-2, 6-2
Mohammad Shoaib bt Heera Ashiq 6-4, 6-2
Mohammad Abid bt Mudassir Murtaza 6-2, 6-2
Muzammil Murtaza bt Yousaf Khalil 6-1, 6-1
Ladies Singles (Semi-Finals):
Sarah Mahboob bt Noor Malik 6-4, 6-1
Ushna Suhail bt Mahvish Chishtie 6-0, 6-1
Boy's 18&Under Singles (Quarter-Finals):
Hasheesh Kumar bt Shaeel Durab 6-1, 6-3
Ahmed Nael Qureshi bt Faizan Fayyaz 6-3, 3-6, 7-5
Sami Zeb bt Uzair Khan 6-4, 6-1
Mahatir Mohammad bt Mohammad Talha Khan 6-3, 7-5
Girls Under-18 Singles (Quarter-Finals):
Amna Ali Qayum bt Soha Ali 6-2, 6-1
Sheeza Sajid bt Zaineb Ali Raja 6-3, 7-5
Natalia Zaman bt Fatima Ali Raja 6-0, 6-0
Boys Under-14 Singles (Quarter-Finals):
Asad Zaman bt Abdul Basit 4-1, 4-2
Abubakar Talha bt Amir Mazari 4-1, 5-4(3)
Mohammad Salar bt Zohaib Afzal Malik 4-2, 5-3
Mohammad Ibrahim Ashraf bt Hamza Roman 5-4(9), 4-1
Boys / Girls Under-12 Singles (Quarter-Finals):
Abubakar Talha bt Mohammad Haziq Aasim 4-1, 4-0
Nabeel Ali Qayum bt Lalarukh Sajid 4-0, 4-0
Amir Mazari bt Abdul Basit 4-1, 4-0.
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