Tennis
TENNIS - National Juniors 14 Mar, 2022
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-The Sapphire Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 will roll into action on Tuesday (March 15) here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah.
According to Tournament Director Rashid Malik, the players from across the Punjab province will be in seen in action in different age group categories including boys U–18, boys U–18 doubles, girls U–18, boys U–16, boys U–14, boys U–14 doubles, boys/girls U–12, boys/girls U–10, U–8 and U–6.
Rashid Malik, who is also PLTA Secretary and former Davis Cup captain and coach, said that the purpose of holding such championships was to promote tennis at grassroots level. “The junior tennis is growing and flourishing in Pakistan and our junior champions are excelling at international circuit and earning good name for Pakistan at international level.
“The PLTA is also committed to continue the vision of PTF President Salim Saifullah Khan and PLTA Chairman Rao Iftikhar Ahmad to hold maximum number of national and international events for juniors and hopefully, this year too, the PLTA will maintain its record of conducting maximum number of tennis events and will also break the previous years’ record,” renowned coach Malik asserted.
The opening ceremony of the Sapphire Punjab Junior Tennis Championship will be held on Tuesday (March 15) at 4:00 pm and PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgh-e-Imtiaz) will inaugurate the event. All the finals of the championship will be played on March 18.
Davis Cup Tie: President PTF thanks IPC Minister, Islamabad police and local media
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:-President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Salim Saifullah Khan on Monday visited PTF Complex appreciated the efforts of PTF officials and all the staff members for organizing the Davis Cup event in a highly befitting manner.
The President also extended his gratitude to the Minister of Inter Provincial Cooperation (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for providing all possible assistance to make the event highly memorable and successful, without whose support the event would not have been possible.
The President appreciated all the law enforcing agencies especially the Islamabad Police for providing a foolproof security umbrella. He also lauded the service of Pakistan Television for a live broadcast of the Davis Cup tie and print and electric media for their effective coverage.
TENNIS - National Juniors 06 Mar, 2022
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-A rising tennis lad, Bilal Asim claimed triple crowns in the 3rd Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah on Sunday. Bilal Asim played tremendous tennis throughout the tournament and brushed a-side his opponents in the three respective categories to win the Boys’ Singles Under-16, Boys’ Singles Under-18 and Boys’ Doubles titles.
In the Boys’ Under-18 final, Bilal outplayed talented Hamid Israr in straight sets 2-0 with the score of 6-3, 6-2. He doubled his crowns, when he and his partner Hamid Israr outclassed duo of young guns Asad Zaman and Nadir Reza Mirza at 6-4 and 6-3 in Boys’ Under-18 Doubles final. Bilal completed the hat-trick of crowns, when he overpowered promising Asad Zaman without conceding a single game with the score of 6-0, 6-0 in the Boys’ Under-16 final.
Earlier, in the girls Under-18 final, brilliant Zahra Suleman overcame spirited Ashtafila Arif 2-1 in a well contested three set final. The final score-line was 3-6, 7-5 and 10-3. The Boys Under-14 title was claimed by Nadir Reza Mirza, who overwhelmed Ahtesham Humayun by 6-2, 6-2. The Boys Under-14 Doubles title was lifted by Ahtesham/Hamza Roman, who defeated promising pair of Abubakar Talha and Zohaib Afzal Malik by 6-1 and 7-5.
Zohaib Afzal Malik and his partner Abubakar Talha secured the Boys/Girls U-12 Doubles title, when they toppled the duo of Omer Jawad and Ismail Aftab with the score of 6-0, 6-3 in the final. The Boys/Girls U-12 title was claimed by Umar Jawad, who routed Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2, 6-2. Mohammad Shayan Afridi won the Boys/Girls U-10 title by beating young Hajra Suhail 4-1, 4-1. In Boys/Girls U-8, Salman Pirzada grabbed gold, Ehsan Bari silver and Aiman Rehan bronze medal. In Boys/Girls U-6, Musa Pirzada earned gold, Mamnoon Bari silver and Ibrahim Siraj bronze medal.
Secretary, Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Rashid Malik graced the concluding ceremony as chief guest and he, along with some prominent tennis lovers, gave away the winning trophies and shields to the winners. The Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) extended the felicitations to Madam Aneesa Agha, Amir Malik, Hassan Said, Rehman Ullah, Sohail Raza, Sajjad Wahla, Sohail Raza and Dr Anees Ahmad for their all-out support and cooperation in making this event a success.
Aisam and Aqeel gift honour to Pakistan beat Lithuania 3-2 in Davis Cup Tie
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-An outstanding performance by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan helped Pakistan to overpower Lithuania 3-2 in the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group-1 at the gross courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex on Saturday.
Tie was leveled on Friday 1-1, as it was important day for the both teams. Aisam and Aqeel took the Pakistan ahead at 2-1 after winning crucial Doubles fixture 2-1, as lot of ups and down came during the over two hours match. At one stage, in the second set, Green Shirts were down at 4-5 and need to must break the opponents serve.
Results:
1st Singles: Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis (Lithuania) 2-1 (7-6, 3-6, 6-3) 1 hour & 14 minutes
2nd Singles: Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Mohammad Shoaib (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-4, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 23 minutes
Doubles: Aisam-ul-Haq & Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis & Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) 2-1 (4-6, 7-6, 7-5) 2 hours and 11 minutes
Reverse Singles-1: Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-7, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 29 minutes
Reverse Singles-1: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Pakistan) beat Edes Batvilas (Lithuania) 2-0 (6-4, 7-6) 1 hour & 37 minutes
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: Aqeel overcomes Laurynas 2-1 in the opening Single
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan overcame Laurynas Grigelis 2-1 in the opening fixture of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group-1 play-off at the at the gross court of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday. Mohammad Shaoib lost to Ricardas Berankis 1-2 after a well contested three set competition.
In the first match of the day, Aqeel Khan defeated Laurynas of Lithuania 2-1 after fighting 1 hour and 47 minutes in the court. Aqeel won the first set on tiebreak, as both players held their serves. Aqeel lost the second set at 3-6, hwoever, he fought back excellently and won the third and final set at 6-3. The match wasted one hour and 47 minutes.
Later, in the second single, Mohammad Shoaib displayed excellent skill of the game but could not finish in the favour of Pakistan. His opponent guy did well in the second set to bounce back in the match. Davis Cup Tennis Tie leveled at 1-1.
Results:
Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis (Lithuania) 2-1 (7-6, 3-6, 6-3) 1 hour & 14 minutes
Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Mohammad Shoaib (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-4, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 23 minutes
Bilal and Hamid reach in the final of Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-Bilal Asim and Hamid Israr reached in the final of 3rd Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship continued at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore on Friday.
Results:
Boys U-18 semifinals:
Bilal Asim beat Asad Zaman 6-2, 6-2
Hamid Israr beat Ali Jawad 6-1, 6-0
Boys U-14 Quarter Finals:
Ahtesham Humayun beat Orhan Sohail 6-0,6-0
Nadir Reza Mirza beat Ameer Mizari 6-4,6-3
Abdur Rehman beat Muhammad Sohaan Noor 6-4,6-3
Boys U-16 Semifinals:
Bilal Asim beat Hamid Israr 6-2,6-1
Asad Zaman beat Ahtesham Humayun 6-3,6-1
Boys / Girls U-12 Quarter Finals:
Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Taha Asad 4-0,4-0
Omer Jawad beat M.Shayan Afridi 4-1,4-1
Boys / Girls U-10
Musa Dawood Baig beat Sized Siraj 4-2,4-2
Girls U-18 Quarter Finals:
Ashtafila Arif beat Laiba Iqbal Khan 6-0,6-3
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: Aqeel Khan takes on Laurynas in opener
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan will take on Laurynas Grigelis in the opening fixture of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie fixture, which is going to kick off from Friday between hosts Pakistan and Lithuania at the gross court of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex.
Mohammad Shaoib will meet Ricardas Berankis in the second single of the tie. However, Doubles’ event will be taken place on Saturday at the same venue. Ace tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq qureshi pairing with Mohammad Abid will play the match against visitor pair Laurynas Grigelis and Ricardas Berankis.
It is important to mention that the matches will start at 1:00 pm instead of 11:00 am duo to wet surface, as there was a heavy rain spell in the twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has finalizes all the arrangements to stage the Davis Cup Tennis Tie.
Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship starts: Asad, Bilal heroes
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-Asad Zaman and Bilal Asim excelled on the opening day of the 3rd Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 by winning their respective matches in the Under-18 and Under-16 categories here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah on Tuesday.
Secretary Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Rashid Malik inaugurated the event in a colorful opening ceremony, which was also attended by players, their families and tennis lovers. Malik said that the purpose of conducting national junior tournaments was to promote the beautiful game at grassroots level and provide maximum opportunities to youngsters and kids to exhibit their skills at high level.
“I am grateful to all the sponsors who come forward to help the PLTA in conducting a record number of tournaments every year, and this year too, we have plans to organize a record number of tennis tournaments and break the previous years’ record. For this, we need more such generous sponsors, who may come forward to help in promoting tennis especially at junior level, as junior players are our future tennis stars,” he added.
Results:
Boys Under-18 1st Round
Hamid israr beat Omer Shafique 6-0,6-0
Hamza Jawad beat Hanzala Anwar 6-1,6-2
Ali Jawad beat Husnain Ali 6-4,6-4
Zaeem Ghafoor beat Inam Qadir 6-1,6-2
Bilal Asim beat Arman Kamran 6-3,6-3
Asad Zaman beat Abdul Hanan Khan 6-4,6-2
Boys Under-16 1st Round:
Asad Zaman beat Shehreyar Anees 3-6,6-1,7-5
Ahtesham Humayun beat Zain Saeed 6-0,6-0
Bilal Asim beat Inam Qadir 6-0,6-0
Hamza Roman beat M.Sohaan Noor 6-1,6-2
Boys Under-14 1st Round:
Abdullah Sajjad Wahla beat Essa Fahad 4-2,5-4(5)
MCI Twin City Tennis Tournament: Jabir Ali wins title
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD:-Jabir Ali beat Hamza Asim 2-1 in the Men’s Singles final of the MCI Twin City Tennis Tournament at Islamabad Tennis Complex on Sunday. The final score-line was 0-6, 6-1 and 7-5.
In the ladies singles final, Mahak Khokhar overcame Saher Aleem in straight sets 2-0 at 6-1, 6-1 to lift the title. Chief Guest, Direct Amir Shezad Sports and Culture and Deputy Director Ch Shezad Yasin Sports and Culture distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runner-ups.
Results (Finals):
Men singles:
Jabir Ali beat Hamza Asim 0-6, 6-1, 7-5;
Ladies singles:
Mahak Khakhar beat Sehar Aleem 6-1, 6-1;
Boys’ Under-18 Singles:
Ibrahim Saqib beat Haziq Asim 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
Girls’ Under-18 Singles:
Saher Aleem beat Zara Lawangin 6-4, 6-3;
MCI Twin City Tennis Tournament starts at Islamabad Tennis Complex
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD:-The MCI Twin City Tennis Tournament started here at Islamabad Tennis Complex on Saturday. Around 30 players from different clubs have participated in the Men singles, Ladies Singles, Under-18 Singles (Girls) and Under-18 Singles (Boys) events.
Men’s singles (Round-1):
Sameer Kiyani Bt Abdul Wahid 8-2; Ahmed Murad Bt Ali younus 8-1; Mohammad Aafaan Bt Abdul Moeed 8-2; Adnan Khan Bt Subhan Aslam 8-0; Haseeb Inayat Bt Abdul Wasay 8-6; Zain Ali Bt Naveed Iqbal 8-0; Top seed Hamza Asim and Second Seed Jabir Ali got byes in the first round
Quarterfinal Round:
Hamza Asim Bt Sameer Kiyani 8-1; Mohammad Aafaan Bt Ahmed Murad 8-2; Adnan Khan Bt Haseeb Raja 8-2; Jabir Ali Bt Ali Zain 8-2;
Semifinals:
Hamza Asim Bt Mohammad Aafaan 8-3; Jabir Ali Bt Adnan Khan 8-2;
Ladies singles (Round-1):
Mahak Khokhar Bt Zara Ahmed 8-0; Maria Batool Bt Mariam Yameen 8-2; Ayesha Masood Bt Zara Shabaz 8-2; Noor Fatima Bt Azeena Aleem 8-0; Zara Lawangin Bt Sunila Naqvi 8-0; Ghazal Kiyani Bt Amra Khan 8-0; Taniya Riaz Bt Momina 8-0; Saher Aleem Bt Shenaz Talib 8-0;
Quarterfinal Round:
Mahak Khokhar Bt Maria Batool 8-0; Ayesha Masood Bt Noor Fatima 8-3; Zara Lawangin Bt Ghazal Kiyani 8-0; Saher Aleem Bt Taniya Riaz 8-2;
Semifinals:
Mahak Khokhar Bt Ayesha Masood 8-0; Saher Aleem Bt Zara Lawangin 8-2;
Boys Under-18 Singles (Round-1):
Abdul Moeed Bt Orhan Sohail 8-0; Subhan Aslam Bt Abdul Wahid 8-0; Saqib Ibrahim Bt Abdul Wasay 8-4; Sameer Kiyani Bt Ahyan Bin Zahid 8-0; Mustansir Ali, Haziq Asim, Adullah Khan, Ali Zain got byes in the first round matches.
Quarterfinal Round:
Abdul Moeed Bt Mustansir Ali 8-5; Haziq Asim Bt Subhan Aslam 8-0; Saqib Ibrahim Bt Abdullah Khan 8-4; Sameer Kiyani Bt Ali Zain 8-4;
Semifinals
Haziq Asim Bt Abdul Moeed 8-1; while other semifinal will be played tomorrow morning.
Girls Under-18 singles (Quarterfinals):
Saher Aleem Bt Zara Ahmed 8-3; Sunila Waqas Bt Amra Khan 8-0; Ayesha Masood Bt Zara Shabaz 8-6; Zara Lawangin Bt Alishba 8-0;
Semifinals
Sehar Aleem Bt Sunila Waqas 8-0; Zara Lawangin Bt Ayesha Masood 8-1;
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