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TENNIS - Local News 28 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships conclude

Hamza Roman outplays Mohammad Hamza Aasim 2-0 in Boys’ Under-18 finalAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Hamza Roman overpowered Mohammad Hamza Aasim 2-0 to clinch the Under-18 Boys’ Singles title of the Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships 2023, which concluded at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. In the Girls Under-18 Singles finals, Amna Ali Qayum got rid of Zunaisha Noor 2-1 in a well-contested three sets contest with the final score-line of 1-6, 6-3, and 6-2.In the first set of the Boys’ Under-18 final, Hamza Roman exhibited top-class tennis and played some powerful forehand and backhand drives, which were not returnable. He did not allow his opponent Mohammad Hamza to settle his feet on the court. Hamza Roman won the first set without conceding a solitary game. His drop shorts were also applaudable.Later, in the second set, Mohammad Hamza showed some resistance and displayed shining tennis, as the second set went up neck-to-neck till 3-3, as both players held their respective serves. It was a well-contested set in which both players locked the horns. A large number of spectators enjoyed the game of both teenagers in the Aqeel Khan Centre Tennis Court of Pakistan Tennis Complex. Finally, Hamza Roman won the final with the score-line of 6-0, and 6-4. Saeed Ahmad Khan, Senior Vice President (SVP) Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) graced the closing ceremony as chief guest, and distributed prizes among the winners and runner-ups of different category competitions. Also, Gul Rehman, Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-ITA, Sohail Bulent, Mushaf Zia Former Davis Cupper, Nasser Kasuri, Gahtan Vahidy, Abrar Hassan and a large number of players, Coaches, parents and tennis lovers were present on this eve. Zarmeeneh Rahim was the chief organizer of the event.Results (Finals):Boys’ 18 & Under Singles: Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 6-0, 6-4Girls’ 18 & Under Singles: Amna Ali Qayum beat Zunaisha Noor 1-6, 6-3, 6-2Boys’ 14 & Under Singles: Amir Mazari beat Haziq Asim 6-1, 6-2Boys’ & Girls’ 12 & Under Singles: Shayan Afridi beat Junaid Khan 4-0, 4-0Boys’ & Girls’ 10 & Under Singles: Mohammad Faizan beat Ibrahim Hussain 4-1, 4-1

TENNIS - National Juniors 27 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Junior Tennis: Both Hamza reach in final

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Hamza Roman, and Mohammad Hamza Aasim qualified for the final of Under-18 category competitions of the Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships2023 after beating Mohammad Salaar 2-1, and Kashan Tariq 2-0 in the semifinals at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final will be played on Saturday at 2:00pm at the same venue.Results (semifinals):Boys 18 & Under Singles:Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Salaar 6-1, 5-7, 7-5Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Kashan Tariq 6-2, 6-2Girls 18 & Under Singles:Amna Ali Qayum beat Hibba Omar 6-0, 6-0Zunaisha Noor beat Sheeza Sajid 6-3, 6-1Boys 14 & Under Singles:Haziq Asim beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 5-3, 4-2Amir Mazari beat Razik Sultan 4-0, 4-0 Boys & Girls 12 & Under Singles:Shayan Afridi beat Waqas Janas 5-4 (4), 4-0Mohammad Junaid Khan beat Razik Sultan 5-3, 3-5, 4-0.

TENNIS - National Juniors 26 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships in full swing

Mohammad Salaar, Kashan, Mohammad Hamza, Hamza Roman reach semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Mohammad Salaar, Kashan Tariq, Mohammad Hamza Aasim, and Hamza Roman marched into the semifinals of the Boys’ Under-18 Singles of the ongoing Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships 2023 after beating their opponents at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Thursday.Results:Boys’ 18 & Under Singles (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Salaar beat Saifullah Khan 6-1, 6-1Kashan Tariq beat Rayan Khan 6-2, 7-5Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Amir Mazari 7-5, 6-4Hamza Roman beat Uzair Khan 6-1, 6-2Girls’ 18 & Under Singles (Quarterfinals):Sheeza Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 6-3, 7-6 (4)Zunaisha Noor beat Amna Jadoon 6-0, 6-1Amna Ali Qayum beat Maryum Omar Omar 6-0, 6-0Boys’ 14 & Under Singles (Quarterfinals):Razik Sultan beat Salman Niazi 4-0, 4-1Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Junaid Khan 4-1, 4-1Mohammad Haziq Aasim beat Orhan Sohail 4-1, 4-0Amir Mazari beat Hassan Usmani 4-0, 4-0Boys’ & Girls 12 & Under Singles (Quarterfinals):Shayan Afridi beat Moazzam Babar 4-0, 4-0Waqas Janas beat Ibrahim Hussain 4-0, 4-0Junaid Khan beat Mohammad Shakeel 4-0, 2-4, 4-1

TENNIS - National Juniors 25 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Junior Championships: Orhan claims an upset win

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Under-14 lad unseeded Orhan Sohail claimed an upset victory after defeating 7th seed Essa Fahd in straight sets I the U14 Singles fixture of the Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 4-0, and 5-3.Results:Boys’ Under-18 (Round-II): Saifullah Khan beat Sohaan Noor 6-2, 6-2; Hamza Roman beat Fawaz Ganjera 6-1, 6-0; Amir Mazari beat Rohaan Noori 6-1, 6-0; Rayan Khan beat Abdullah Khan 6-3, 6-4; Mohammad Hamza Asim beat Ali Zain 6-1, 6-1; Kashan Tariq beat Inam Qadir 6-2, 6-2; Uzair Khan beat Mohammad Haziq Aasim 6-3, 6-2; Uzair Khan beat Mohammad Haziq Asim 6-3, 6-2Girls’ Under-18 Singles (Round-I): Amna Ali Qayum beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-1, 6-0; Sheeza Sajid beat Zainab Ali Raja 6-3, 6-4; Lalarukh Sajid beat Fatima Ali Raja 5-0 (Retd); Zunaisha Noor W/O Zainab Ali NaqviBoys’ Under-14 Singles (Round-II): Orhan Sohail beat Essa Fahd 4-0, 5-3; Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Mohammad Yahya 1-4, 4-1, 4-0; Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Saqib Ali 4-1, 5-3; Mohammad Haziq Asim beat Ammar Masood 5-3, 4-2

TENNIS - National Juniors 24 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Junior Championship starts at PTF Complex

Unseeded Rayan Khan topples 8th Seeded Mustansir Ali Khan in straight sets 2-0ABDUL JABBAR FAISALISLAMABAD (October 24, 2023): The Islamabad National Junior Tennis Championship commenced with a major upset, as in the Boys Under-18 Singles, unseeded Rayan Khan tumbled 8th Seeded Mustansir Ali Khan in straight sets 2-0 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Tuesday. Rayan claimed the vital victory with the score-line of 6-2, and 7-5.Saeed Ahmed Khan, Senior Vice President (SVP) Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. Zarmeeneh Rahim (Chief Organizer), Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-ITA, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, Rashid Ali Tournament Coordinator, and a larger number of players, and Parents were present on this occasion.Results (Day-I):Boys’ Under-18 Singles:Abdullah Khan beat Abdullah Pirzada 6-3, 6-1Saifullah Khan beat Sameer Kiyani 6-3, 6-4Amir Mazari beat Mohammad Yahya 6-0, 6-3Ali Zain beat Mohammad Haider 6-2, 6-4Inam Qadir beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5Rayan Khan beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-2, 7-5Fawaz Ganjeera beat Bazil Rizwan 6-3, 6-1Soohan Noor beat Hamza Khan 6-0, 6-2Boys’ Under-14 Singles:Saqib Ali beat Saifullah Azhar 5-4 (3), 2-4, 4-1Razik Sultan beat Sameer Masood 4-1, 4-0Orhan Sohail beat Bazil Rizwan 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Junaid Khan beat Aliyyan Aizaz 4-1, 4-0Ammar Masood beat Ahmed Ayan ul Haq 4-1, 4-0Mohammad Yahya beat Raja Mohammad Taha 4-0, 4-1

TENNIS - National Juniors 23 Oct, 2023

Islamabad National Juniors’ Championship to start on Tuesday

110 players to participate in different age group categories competitions Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD (October 23, 2023): Islamabad National Juniors’ Tennis Championship will roll into action on Tuesday here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, as 110 teenagers will participate in the competition for the top position.According to an official, the aims of the 5-day national junior championship are to bring together as many as 110 tennis talents from across the country and to provide a platform for young players to showcase their skills and compete in a spirit of sportsmanship. Girls U-18 Singles, Girls U-12 Singles, Girls U-10 Singles, Boys U-18 Singles, Boys U-14 Singles, Boys U-12 Singles, Boys U-10 Singles, Boys U18, and U14 Doubles competitions will be held in the championship.Arif Qureshi, the tournament director, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure the smooth execution of the championship. Husnain Mehmood, the tournament referee, will oversee the fair and just application of the rules, promoting a competitive yet respectful atmosphere.Rashid Ali, the tournament coordinator, will play a role in coordinating the daily logistics and ensuring a seamless experience for both players and spectators. The championship 2023 promises not only thrilling matches but also an opportunity for young talents to learn, grow, and develop a lifelong passion for tennis.

TENNIS - National Juniors 21 Oct, 2023

Bilal, Ahtesham, Mazari win titles in Aitchison College Junior Tennis

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Bilal Asim, Ahtesham Humayun and Amir Mazari have won the titles in their respective categories in the 6th Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2023 that concluded here at the Aitchison College hard courts on Saturday.In the boys' U-18 final, Bilal Asim from SNGPL emerged victorious against Ahtesham Humayun with a score of 6-3 (retired). The boys' U-18 doubles final saw Bilal Asim and Ahtesham, both representing SNGPL, defeating Mohammad Salaar and Kashan Tariq with a commanding score of 8-1. In the girls' U-18 final, Amna Ali Qayum secured her title by beating Lalarukh with a convincing score of 6-1, 6-2. Ahtesham Humayun, also from SNGPL, triumphed in the boys' U-16 final by defeating M Salaar with a score of 6-4, 6-4. In the boys' U-14 final, Amir Mazari from Aitchison College emerged as the victor by defeating Omer Jawad with a score of 6-2, 6-2. The boys' U-14 doubles final witnessed an exciting clash, with Omer Jawad and Hamza Ali Rizwan prevailing over Amir Mazari and Muzamil Bhand with the score being 5-3, 2-4, 10-6. The boys/girls U-12 final showcased a thrilling battle, with Shayan Afridi emerging as the winner by defeating Rashid Ali Bachani with a score of 7-5. In the boys/girls U-12 doubles final, Abdur Rehman and Hajra Suhail secured victory by defeating Ali Bachani and Zayd Zaman with a score of 6-3. In the boys/girls U-10 final, Rashid Ali Bachani claimed the title by beating Mustafa Uzair Rana with a score of 6-4. The concluding ceremony was graced by the presence of Michael Thomson, Principal of Aitchison College, who acted as the chief guest. He distributed prizes, certificates, and shields among the winners and runners-up. The ceremony was also attended by PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Omer Saeed of Servis Industries as well as the players, their families, and tennis enthusiasts, making it a memorable occasion for all.

TENNIS - National 14 Oct, 2023

Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Championship concludes

Mohammad Shoaib topples Aqeel Khan 2-0 in Men’s Singles final, Soha wins U18 titleSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan number 2 tennis player Mohammad Shoaib thrashed Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 in the Men’s Singles final of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship that concluded at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Courts Nishtar Park Lahore on Saturday.Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Shahid Zaman was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony and distributed prizes among the top position holders. Meheq Khokhar lifted the title of Ladies Singles after beating Esha Jawad in the final, as the score-line was 6-3, 2-6, and 6-4.Results (finals):Men's Doubles: Aqeel Khan/Shahzad beat Yousaf Khalil/Heera Ashiq 6-3, 6-3Men’s Singles: Mohammad Shoaib beat Aqeel Khan 6-3, 6-3Boys’ U-18: Bilal Asim beat Hamza Roman 6-0, 6-3.Boys’ U-18 Doubles: Hamid Israr/Ahtesham Humayun beat Mahatir Mohammad/Asad Zaman 6-3, 6-3Girls’ U-18: Soha Ali beat Shiza Sajid 7-5, 6-3.Boys’ U-16: Ahtesham Humayun beat Asad Zaman 6-1, 6-4Boys’ U-14: Omar Jawad beat Abdul Basit 7-5, 6-1.Boys’ U-14 Doubles: Amir Mazari/Muzammil Khan beat Nabeel Qayum/Abdur Rehman w/oBoys / Girls U-12: Shayan Afridi beat Ali Bachani 4-0, 4-1Boys / Girls U-12 Doubles: Abdur Rehman/Hajra Suhail beat Mohammad Junaid/Anees Khan 4-1, 4-0Boys / Girls U-10: Rashid Ali Bachani beat Muaz Shahbaz 4-1, 4-1In Under-8 category, Salar Khan won gold, Daniyal Afzal Malik silver and Azan Imran bagged bronze medal. In U-6 category, Aneeqa Abbas and Faiz Pirzada joint gold medal winners, Mamoon Bari and Eman Shahbaz joint silver medallists while Ibrahim and Faizan clinched bronze medal.

TENNIS - National 14 Oct, 2023

Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Championship concludes

TENNIS - Wheelchair 14 Oct, 2023

President PTF Salim Saifullah visits wheelchair tennis camp

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Saturday visited the Wheelchair tennis camp that started at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex Garden Avenue aiming to prepare the national players for the upcoming Para-Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou, China this month from October 24 to 29, 2023.According to an official of PTF, two wheelchair tennis players Asif Gul Abbasi, and Fida Hussian will undergo training under the supervision of Head Coach Asim Shafik and Assistant Coach Noman-ul-Haq. Khalid Rehmani, who is Coach-cum-Manager of the team will accompany the players.The President visited the PTF Complex and interacted with the players Asif Abassi and Fida Hussain. He lauded the services of Khalid Rehmani for his passion and efforts for the promotion of wheelchair tennis by enhancing the players' capacity to participate in international events. He also conveyed that proper structure is being planned at the provincial and federal levels to be headed by dedicated and qualified tennis coaches who are to be nominated by the PTF management.