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TENNIS - National Juniors 24 Feb, 2023

National Ranking Junior: Mohammad Hamza, Hamid set to play U18 final

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Hamza Aasim and Hamid Israr reached in the final of the All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament after winning their respective semifinals here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex here on Friday. Final will be played on Saturday at the same venue. Results (Semifinals): Boys’ Under-18 Singles: Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Asad Zaman 6-0, 6-3 Hamid Israr beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 7-5, 6-1 Girls’ Under-18 Singles: Amna Ali Qayum beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-1, 6-1 Sheeza Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 6-0, 6-2 Boys’ Under-16 Singles: Hamza Roman beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 6-2, 6-1 Asad Zaman beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-2 Boys’ Under-14 Singles: Amir Mazari beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1, 6-2 Abubakar Talha beat Abdul Basit 6-3, 6-0 Boys Under-12 Singles: Shayan Afridi beat Junaid Khan 4-0, 4-0 Razik Sultan beat Waqas Janas 4-1, 5-4 (4) Boys / Girls Under-10 Singles: Mohammad Ibrahim Gill beat Mohammad Faizan 5-4 (6), 4-2 Salar Khan beat Shayan Afridi 4-0, 4-0

TENNIS - National Juniors 23 Feb, 2023

All Pakistan PSB National Junior Tournament enters in semifinal

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournaments-2023 continued at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad, as the tournament has entered in semifinals’ stage. The semifinals will be played on Friday at the same venue. Results: Boys 18 under Singles (Quarterfinals): Hamid Israr beat Hamza Rehmat 6-0, 6-0; Asad Zaman beat Kashan Tariq 6-1, 6-3; Huzaima Abul Rehman beat Saifullah Khan 6-1, 6-0 Boys 18 under Doubles (Quarterfinals): Huzaima Abdul Rehman / Ahemd Nael Qureshi beat Hamza Rehmat / Mohammad Ali 6-2, 6-4 ; Hamid Israr / Hamza Roman beat Nabeel Ali Qayum / Yahya Musa Luni 6-1, 6-1; Kashan Tariq / Salar Khan beat Rayyan Khan / Saifullah Khan 7-5, 7-5 Boys 16 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Abdul Basit 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Talha Khan 6-0, 6-0; Amir Mazari beat Salar Khan 6-4, 2-6, 6-1; Asad Zamn beat Ehtesham Khan 6-2, 6-3; Boys 14 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Abubakar Talha beat M. Haziq Aasim 4-1,4-2; Abdul Basit beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 5-3,5-3 ; Amir Mazari beat Hamza Hussain 4-0,1-4,5-4(3) Boys 12 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Waqas Janas beat Anees Khan 5-3, 4-1; Junaid Khan beat Safiullah 4-0,4-0; Razik Sultan beat Ibrahim Gill 4-0,4-0; Shayan Afridi beat Behroze Maimoon 4-0,4-0 Boys 12 & under Doubles (Quarterfinals): Safiullah / Zayd Zaman beat Chengaiz Leghari / Umer Zaman 4-0, 4-1 Boys / Girls 10 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Salaar Khan beat Safiullah 5-4 (5), 4-2; Shayan Afridi beat Behroze Maimoon 4-0, 4-0

TENNIS - National Juniors 22 Feb, 2023

All PSB Tennis: Hassan, Saifullah, Kashan, Hamid reach in quarters

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Hassan Ali, Saifullah Khan, Hamza Rehmat, Asad Zaman, Hamza Aasim, Huzaima Abdul Rehman, Kashan Tariq and Hamid Israr moved into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament after winning their respective round-2 matches here at Garden Avenue PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Wednesday. The quarterfinals will be played on Thursday at the same venue. Results: Boys 18 & Under Singles (Round-II): Hassan Ali beat Mohammad Talha Khan 5-7, 6-0, 7-5 Saifullah Khan beat Ibrahim Bin Sohail 6-1, 6-3 Hamza Rehmat beat Yahya Musa Luni 6-3, 6-1 Asad Zaman beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-1, 6-2 Hamza Aasim beat Azan Shahid 6-1, 6-1 Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Mohammad Salar 6-0, 6-1 Kashan Tariq beat Inam Qadir 6-2, 6-0 Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Ali 6-0, 6-2 Boys 16 & Under Singles (Round-II): Abdul Basit beat Sameer Kyani 6-1, 6-0 Mohammad Talha Khan beat Mohammad Arsalan 6-4, 6-2 Asad Zaman beat Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-1 Boys 14 & Under Singles (Round-II): Amir Mazari beat Haziq Arejo 4-1, 4-1 Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Zain Roman 4-1, 4-1 Haziq aasim beat Waqas Janas 4-1, 4-0 Abdul Basit beat Zayd Zaman 4-0, 4-0 Hashir Alam beat Junaid Khan 4-2, 2-4, 4-0 Hamza Hussain beat Ihsanullah 4-1, 4-0 Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Razik Sultan4-0, 4-1 Boys 12 & Under Singles (Round-II): Behroze Wander beat Umer Zaman 4-1, 4-1 Safiullah beat Moazzam Babar 4-2, 4-2 Shayan Afridi beat Muhtadi Hameed 4-0, 4-0 Junaid Khan beat Chengaiz Khan 4-0, 4-1 Waqas Janas beat Syed Ali Asghar 4-0, 4-0.

TENNIS - National Juniors 21 Feb, 2023

Pakistan Sports Board National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament starts

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament commenced today at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. Ibrar Ahmad -Director General -PSB was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. He formally inaugurated the tournament along with Rashid Malik (Former Davis Cupper) / Secretary-PLTA. Results: Boys’ Under-18 Singles: Mohammad Ali beat Faisal Khalil 6-2, 6-0; Hamza Rehmat beat Sameer Kiyani 6-1, 6-1; Azan Shahid Khan beat Ehtesham Khan 6-0, 6-0; Mustansir Ali beat Rayan Khan 6-1, 6-2; Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Jawad Khan 6-0, 6-0 Boys’ Under-16 Singles: Mohammad Arsalan beat Mohammad Bin Haroon 6-2, 6-0; Mohammad Salar Khan beat Hamza Hussain 6-4, 6-2; Sameer Kyani beat Inam Qadir 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-5; Boys’ Under-14 Singles: Zain Roman beat Sameer Maqsood 4-2, 4-0; Junaid Khan beat Anees Khan 4-2, 4-2; Hashir Alam beat Mohammad Arsalan 4-2, 4-1; Waqas Janas beat Ammar Masood 4-0, 4-1; Haziq Areejo beat Mohammad Bin Haroon 4-0, 4-0; Haziq Asim beat Chengaiz Leghari 4-0, 4-0; Abdul Basit beat Essa Fahd 4-1, 4-1; Hamza Hussain beat Ahmed Hussain 4-2, 4-2; Razik Sultan beat Moazzam Babr 4-1, 4-1

TENNIS - National 20 Feb, 2023

Pakistan Sports Board National Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Junior Ranking Tennis Tournaments 2023 will commence from Tuesday (February 21, 2023) at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. Players from all over Pakistan will participate in different age group categories. Ibrar Ahmad acting Director General PSB will grace the opening ceremony as chief guest along with former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik Secretary Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), as the Shahzad Akhtar Alvi will supervise the event as tournament referee. The competitions will be held in Boys 18 & Under Singles, Boys 18 & Under Doubles, Girls 18 & Under Singles, Boys 16 & Under Singles, Boys 14 & Under Singles, Boys 14 & Under Doubles, Boys / Girls 12 & Under Doubles, Boys / Girls 10 & Under Singles, Boys / Girls 8 & Under Singles, and Boys / Girls 6 & Under Singles age group categories.

TENNIS - Int News 19 Feb, 2023

ITF-3: Asif topples second seed Garreth Greene in straight sets 2-0

Sports Bulletin Report LONDON: Pakistan No. 1 wheelchair tennis player, Asif Gul Abbasi, caused a major upset at the ITF 3 Tennis Tournament after eliminating second seed Garreth Greene from Ireland in straight sets 2-0 at Bolton, United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday. Abbasi, who is currently ranked 285th in the world, displayed excellent skills of the game throughout the match by hitting number of winners, as he claimed the first set at 6-2 and did a determined comeback from Greene in the second set to win 7-6 (3). Asif Gul Abbasi said: “I'm really happy with how I played today. Greene is a great player and I knew it would be a tough match, but I just focused on playing my best and it worked out. I toiled hard on the court and did not show any complacency during the whole match". Abbasi will now face an Italian opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Sunday at the same venue, and his strong showing in the first round will give him the confidence to move ahead in the international wheelchair tennis fixture. The ITF 3 tournament in Bolton is an important fixture in the wheelchair tennis calendar, and attracts some of the best players from around the world. Abbasi's triumph will no doubt raise worth of his profile in the field of sports, and could be a milestone for the talented Pakistani player.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 18 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Guryleva Vlada thrashes LEE Yejun 2-0 in final to lift title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Guryleva Vlada from Russia outclassed LEE Yejun from Korea 2-0 in the Girls’ Singles final of the ITF Pakistan, PPL Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial World Junior Tennis Championship at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final score-line was 6-2 and 6-2. In the first set, Vlada build up the winning lead 3-1 by breaking 1st and 3rd game of Lee then continued the winning pace till the score reached 4-2. Valada again played excellent tennis and break the 7th game of Lee 0-40 and then hold the 8th game to win the first set at 6-2. Meanwhile, in the second set, Valada again played aggressively and did not allow her opponent to settle down and took the lead 4-0 by breaking 1 & 3rd game of Lee in comfortable style. Lee struggles hard to reduce the lead 4-2 and then by breaking the 6th game of Vlada. In the 7th game, Valada did not allow her opponent and hit some excellent cross court short to advance the lead 5-2. In the 8th game Vlada comfortably won the game and match 6-2, 6-2. Both the players displayed excellent game of tennis which was appreciated and witnessed by tennis lovers. The match lasted 1 hour and was chaired by Shahzad Akhtar Alvi ITF White Badge Official. Islamabad Tennis Association organized this ITF Pakistan – PPL Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial World Ranking Tennis tournament in the memory of Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas, who played vital role for promotion of the game of tennis in the country. He remained President/Patron of PTF, Lifetime Senior vice President of Asian Tennis Federation, and Hon. Lifetime Patron Islamabad Tennis Association, he was also member of ITF Constitutional Committee. As many as 46 boys and 17 girls from 12 countries Turkey, Korea, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom (UK), Poland, Romania, Russia, Canada, United States of America (USA) and host Pakistan participated in the Championships. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association grace the occasion as chief guest and distributed the trophies among the winner and runner-up of boys singles. Ali G. Noon, CSS PPL, Major Rashid Khan Former Secretary PTF, M T Cheema SEVP ITA also witness the final and distributed the prizes with the chief guest.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 17 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Vlada Guryleva pairing with Taira Abildayeva win Doubles title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The 2nd seed Vlada Guryleva from Russia pairing with Taira Abildayeva from Kazakhstan annexed the Girls’ Doubles title after a great struggle against Anastassiya KIM from Kazakhstan and Jinshu Xia from China in the final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 7-5 and 6-1. In the morning session, the 2nd Seed Cem Atlamis from Turkiye pairing with Mikhail Khodorchenko from Russia won the Boys’ Doubles title after beating Keith Jonathan from Malaysia and Jihwan Kim from Korea in straight sets 2-0. The final score-line was just 6-3 and 6-1. In the Boys’ Singles final, Yuan Lu from China outclassed Kamonpanyakom Thadpong from Thailand in a single sided contest 2-0. Yuan Lu played excellent game and exhibited high standard of game throughout the match and did not allow his opponent to settle down in the final. Yuan Lu won his final against Kamonpanyakom Thadpong in straight sets 6-2 and 6-4. In the Girls’ Doubles final, the 2nd seed Vlada Guryleva from Russia pairing with Taira Abildayeva from Kazakhstan annexed the title after a great struggle against Anastassiya KIM from Kazakhstan and Jinshu Xia from China. The final score-line was 7-5 and 6-1. In the first set Kim and Xia played aggressive and took the lead 3-0 by breaking 1st and 3rd game of Taira and Vlada but after losing the initial games Taira & Vlada changed their game plan to reduce the lead and level the 1st set at 5-5 games all. In the 12th game, Taira and Valda played excellent game and took the set at 7-5. In the second set Taira & Vlada did not allow their opponent to settle down and continue to maintain their winning pace to win the second set and match. Yerzhan Kistafin Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony and Senator Nisar A. Memon was the guest of honor. The ceremony was also attended by Maria Memon, former MNA, Akhtar Nawaz former DG PSB, Azeem Shah Advisor to President PTF, Major Rashid Khan, Syed Mohammad Ali Murtaza, Ahsan Raza Zaidi and other family members of the Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas. Final of Girls Singles will be played on Saturday (February 18, 2023) at 1:30 pm at the same venue. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association will grace the occasion as chief guest and will distribute the prizes amongst the winner and runner-up. Results: Boys Singles Final: Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) 6-2, 6-4 Boys Doubles Final: Cem Atlamis (TUR) / Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) beat Keagan Jonathan (MAS) / Jihwan Kim (KOR) 6-4, 6-3 Girls Doubles Final: Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Anastassiya Kim (KAZ) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) 7-5, 6-1.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 16 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Yejun Lee and Vlada Guryleva set to meet in final

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Yejun Lee from Korea and Vlada Guryleva from Russia qualified for the women’s singles final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships after winning their respective semifinals here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Thursday. Today was the day of upsets. A major upset was made when 4th Seed Vlada Guryleva of Russia beat top seed Zeynep Erbakan of Turkey in a thrilling three-set match 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. In the second semifinal, unseeded Yejun Lee of Korea won her encounter and beat 3rd seed Defne Erbakan of Turkey 6-1, 6-0 and qualified for the Girls singles final. In the Boys Singles 1st semi-final; unseeded Yuan Lu of China qualified for the final when he defeated his opponent 2nd seed Cem Atlamis of Turkey who left the match due to a health issue. In the second semi-final, 6th Seed Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong of Thailand eliminated 3rd seed Bugra Ockoc of Turkey in a straight set 6-2.6-0. Results: Boys’ Singles (Semifinals): Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Cem Atlamis (TUR) 3-0 (Retd) Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) 6-2, 6-0. Girls’ Singles (Semifinals): Yejun Lee (KOR) beat Defne Erbkan (TUR) 6-1, 6-0 Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Keagan Jonathan (MAS) / Jihwan Kim (KOR) beat Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) / Nadir Mirza (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 Cem Atlamis (TUR) / Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) beat Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) / Kamonpanyakom Thadpong (THA) 4-6, 7-5, 10-4. Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) w/o Polina Bershteyan (RUS) / Lilya Piskun (RUS) Anastassiya Kim (KAZ) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) beat Defne Erbakan (TUR) / Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) 2-6, 7-6 (5) 10-7 Matches Schedule (Friday 17th February 2023) The Boys Singles Final will be played at 10:30 AM Girls Doubles Final will be played at 2:00 PM

TENNIS - Wheelchair 16 Feb, 2023

Asif Abbasi to participate 2 international wheelchair tennis fixtures

Sports Bulletin Report London (UK): The Pakistan number one wheelchair tennis player, Asif Gul Abbasi will take part in a couple of international wheelchair tennis competitions, which will be rolled into action from February 17, 2023, in Bolton, United Kingdom (UK). The first tournament will be held from 17th to 19th February while the second on 21st to 24th February this year 2023. Asif, who has previously won three international tournaments for Pakistan and achieved a career-high world ranking of 82 in October 2018, hopes to gain valuable exposure and experience in international tennis. https://sports-bulletin.com/single?id=4391 Asif Abbasi was the leader of the Pakistani wheelchair tennis team, and his leadership skills have been pivotal in the team's recent success. In March 2022, he led the team to victory against India by 2-1 in the World Team Cup qualifying round in Turkey, a historic moment in the tennis history of Pakistan. The team came fourth out of seven countries in the Asia Oceania group, cementing their position as a competitive team. The Pakistani wheelchair tennis team, comprising Asif Gul Abbasi, Fida Hussain, and Mohammad Ayub, with Khalid Rahmani as the team manager, will be preparing to participate in the Asian qualifying round, which will be taken place in Thailand from 28th February to 3rd March 2023. The team is focused on performing well in this qualification round of the world team and achieving success. They are well-prepared and have been working hard to improve their game in hopes of qualifying for the world team event. The participation of the Pakistani wheelchair tennis team in these international tournaments will certainly enhance the profile of wheelchair tennis in Pakistan and inspire a new generation of tennis players. Asif, the captain of the team, has already accomplished a lot and continues to make Pakistan proud by representing the country at an international level.