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TENNIS - ITF Juniors 13 Nov, 2023

ITF World Junior Tennis Championships-II start in Islamabad

Unseeded Hamza Roman thrashes third seed Bilal Asim 2-1 in three sets thrillerSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Unseeded upcoming youngster Hamza Roman of Pakistan toppled third seed and hot favorite compatriot Bilal Asim in a major upset in a thrilling three sets match of the ITF Pakistan J30 World Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.Hamza Roman after losing the 1st game by hitting a double fault and down 0-1 played aggressive tennis and broke back the 2nd game of Bilal Asim in the same style and levelled the game score 1-1. Hamza continued his winning pace and broke the 4th and 6th game of Bilal Asim and won the first set comfortably 6-1.In the second set, Bilal Asim changed the pattern of the game by playing a blend of cross-court, and down the line shots, and serve and volley games. Both the players exhibited an excellent game of tennis and reached 4-4. At this stage Hamza Roman made some unforced errors and hit the ball into the net resulting in losing the 10th game and 2nd set at 4-6.In the decisive set, both the players showed a sparking and standard of tennis and long rallies ultimately finished in favour of Hamza Roman at 7-5. The match lasted 2 hours and 29 minutes was chaired by ITF White Badge Umpire Husnain Mehmood.Zarmeeneh Rahim was the chief guest at the opening ceremony, which was also attended by Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Tournament Referee, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, and a larger number of players, parents, and coaches.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-1):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Mustansir Ali Khan Barons (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Aahil Kaleel (SRI) beat Mohammad Kashan Tariq Qureshi (PAK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2Taichi Tamura (JPN) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3Jain Pyun (KOR) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-1Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5Toki Adachi (JPN) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Thanathip Poti (THA) 6-1, 6-3Naqeeb Hussain (SRI) beat Mohammad Husnain Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-1, 6-2Yoshito Oda (JPN) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-4, 6-1Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Rayyan Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari (PAK) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Shehryaar Anees (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Gehash Tissera (SRI) beat Ibrahim Sohail (PAK) 6-0, 4-6, 6-2Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-4, 7-5.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 11 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong wins title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Thai tennis teenager tennis player, Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong has won the title of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after beating Yoshito Oda from Japan 2-0 in a single-sided affair at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final score-line was 6-4, and 6-1.Earlier, in the Girls’ Singles final, Saajida Razick from Sri Lanka beat Viktoriia Sedova from Russia 2-1 in a well-contested three sets final, the final score-line was 6-4, 2-6, and 6-2 and won the Championship.Yerzhan Kistafin Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony was also attended by Saeed Ahmad Khan SVP-PTF, Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, and a large number of players, coaches, parents, and tennis lovers.The main draw matches of the 2nd leg will commence on Monday (November 13) at the same venue.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 10 Nov, 2023

ITF Juniors Leg-1: Sedova, Wada win women’s doubles’ title

Bilal Asim pairing with Hamza Roman beat Nael and Huzaima in Boys’ Doubles’ finalSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Viktoriia Sedova from Russia pairing with Hinata Wada from Japan outclassed Anastasia Melnikova from Russia and Madina Omarova from Kazakstan in straight set 2-0 in the women’s double final of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 6-3, and 6-0.In the Boys Doubles final, Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman(PAK) 6-2, 6-3 and won the doubles title. Earlier, in the Girl's Doubles final, Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova(RUS) / Madina Omarova (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0 and won the doubles title.Results:Boys’ Singles (Semifinals):Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-3, 6-0Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Final): Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 Girls’ Doubles (Finals): Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova (RUS) / Madina Omarova (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 09 Nov, 2023

ITF Juniors: Two Pakistani, two foreigners qualify for semifinals

Ahtesham Humayun, Bilal Asim, Yoshito, and Thadapong claim victoriesSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahtesham Humayun (PAK), Bilal Asim (PAK), Yoshito ODA (JPN), and Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) have confirmed their berths in the semifinal of the Boys’ Singles discipline after defeating their respective opponents in the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Thursday.In the Boys’ Singles quarterfinal, Bilal Asim beat Hamza Roman in the match of the day, which lasted 3 hours and 15 minutes. Hamza won the first set with Bilal fought back to square the match 1-1 by winning the second. The final set went up neck-to-neck decided in a closely fought tiebreaker.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals): Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Toki Adachi (JPN) 6-0, 3-0 (Retd)Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5)Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Hamid Israr (PAK) 6-3, 6-2Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-2, 6-1Girls’ Singles (Semifinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-4, 6-0Saajida Razick (SRI) beat Hinata Wada (JPN) 6-2, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-3 [10-4]Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) W/O Toki Adachi (JPN) / Thanathip Poti (THA)Girls’ Doubles (Semifinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Saajida Razick(SRI) / Venuli Senari (SRI) 6-2, 7-6 (1)Anastasia Melnikova(RUS) / Madina omarova (KAZ) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) / Saina Jayesh (PAK) 6-4, 7-6 (1).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 08 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Ahtesham Humayain claims an upset win

Ahtesham Humayain thrashes compatriot Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: An unseeded player, Ahtesham Humayun outclassed 4-seeded Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles fixture of the ongoing ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 6-2, and 6-0.In the Girl's Quarterfinals, unseeded Hinata Wada of Japan toppled 4-seeded Anastasia Melnikova from Russia in straight sets 2-0 with the score-line of 7-5, and 6-2.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-II):Yoshito Oda (JPN) beat Zaidh Zihar (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Ahtesham Humayain (PAK) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Thanathip Poti (THA) 6-3, 6-2Toki Adachi (JPN) beat Kashan Tariq (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) beat Senari Jayasinghe (SRI) 6-0, 6-0Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova (RUS) 7-5, 6-2Saajida Razick (SRI) beat Saina Jayesh Vaida (SGP) 6-1, 6-3Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-1, 6-1Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim / Mohmmad Salar (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Shehryar Anees/ Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) 6-3, 7-6 (5)Toki Adachi (JPN) / Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar(SRI) 6-2, 7-5Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Soha Ali / Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) / Saina Jayesh (SGP) beat Zainab Ali Raja/ Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Saajida Razick (SRI) / Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA)/ Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-4, 2-6 (10-5).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 07 Nov, 2023

ITF Junior: Nael, Thadpong, Hamza, and Bilal jump into next round

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong , Hamza Roma, and Bilal Asim jumped into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-II):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 7-6 (2), 6-1Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Salar Khan (PAK) 6-0, 7-6 (5)Girls’ Singles (Round-II):Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Madina Omarova (KAZ) 2-6, 6-3, 7-5Anastasiia Melinkova (RUS) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) beat Zainab Ali Raja (Pak) 6-2, 6-0Saian Jayesh (AUS) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Round-I):Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Abdullah Khan / Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Takuto Fuke (JPN) / Taichi Tamura (JPN) beat Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Thadpong (THA) beat Rayyan Khan / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Shehryar Anees / Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) / Geshash Tissera (SRI) 3-6, 7-5 (10-7).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 06 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: 8 local players move into next round

Nael, Bilal, Ahtesham, Mohammad Hamza, Asad, Hamza, Mohammad Salar, Hamid post winsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Eight local tennis lads, Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Bilal Asim, Ahtesham Humayun, Mohammad Hamza Aasim, Asad Zaman, Hamza Roman, Mohammad Salar Khan, and Hamid Israr advanced into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Monday.The opening ceremony was held today at PTF Complex Islamabad. Mansoor Ahmad Khan the Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) graced the occasion as chief guest. Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-Tournament Referee, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, and a larger number of players, parents, and coaches were present of this occasion.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-I):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Taichi Tamura (JPN) 6-0, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-4, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Takuto Fuke (JPN) 6-4, 6-4Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Naqeeb Hussain (SRI) 6-0, 6-1Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Gehash Tissera (SRI) 6-0, 6-3Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Shehryar Aness (PAK) 6-2, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 05 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Main Draw matches to start on Monday

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The main draw matches of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 will start on Monday (November 5) at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad.A Large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships.In the boys' singles final qualifying round, Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK), Zaidh Zihar(SRI), Rayyan Khan (PAK) and Takuto Fuke(JPN) beat their opponents and moved into the main draw. The Opening Ceremony and the main draw matches will commence tomorrow Monday 6th November 2023.Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-II):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 7-5, 6-0; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 7-5, 6-2; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Zaidh Zihar(SRI) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-4

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 04 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-I: Qualifying Round starts in PTF

Nabeel Ali, Takuto Fuke, and Rayyan Khan register wins to move next roundSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The qualifying round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 started here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday.A large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships. The opening ceremony and the main draw matches will be held on November 6 (Monday) at the same venue.President PTF Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, visited the PTF Complex, and witnessed some of the matches and interacted with the Pakistani and foreign players. He welcomed all the foreign players, coaches and their parents. The President advised the Pakistani players to continue working zealously and passionately to be a source of pride for Pakistan.Results:Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-I):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Orhan Sohail (CAN) 6-2, 7-5; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Shahzada Ghulam Mohammad Nazir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - Local News 29 Oct, 2023

Ali Embroidery Mills Junior National Tennis Championship commences

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Ali Embroidery Mills Junior National Tennis Championship 2023 started at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park Lahore, with a vibrant opening ceremony on Sunday.Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Secretary, Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), graced the event as the chief guest and formally inaugurated this prestigious tournament. During the colorful opening ceremony, Malik praised Ali Embroidery Mills Pvt Ltd for their significant contributions to the promotion of tennis in the country. He acknowledged the generous support of Ali Embroidery Mills' CEO, Tariq Zaman, in not only organizing national tournaments but also conducting the High-Performance Tennis Camps, which are playing a pivotal role in enhancing the skills of top players, who have gone on to achieve national and international recognition for their country. The first day of the championship witnessed more than 20 matches, with top players securing comfortable victories, showcasing a high standard of tennis throughout the day. In the boys U-18 1st round, standout performances included Mohammad Shaheer Khan's 6-0, 6-0 victory over Hanzla Anwar, Yafat Nadeem's 6-1, 6-1 win against Hassan Ali (GC), Ali Talha's 7-5, 6-2 victory over Abdullah Pirzada, Haider Ali Rizwan's 6-2, 6-0 triumph against Mohammad Sohaan Noor, and Abubakar Khalil's 6-1, 6-2 win over Abdur Rehman Pirzada. In the Boys U-16 qualifying round, Awais Ali Ansari emerged victorious with a 6-2 score. For the Boys U-14 1st round, Amir Mazari (Aitchison) defeated Ahmad Khuda Bakhsh 4-0, 4-0. Mohammad Shakaib secured a 4-2, 4-1 win against Awais Ali Ansari, Bilal Awais outperformed Hassan Alam with a score of 5-3, 4-0, Abdur Rehman defeated Essa Bilal 4-0, 4-0, and Hamza Ali Rizwan claimed a 4-0, 4-0 victory over Mohammad Rehan. In the Boys/Girls U-12 1st round, Taha Asad won with a score of 5-4, 4-0, and Mohammad Umar Ali defeated Essa Khan Malik 4-0, 4-0.