Tennis
Defending Champion Novak Djokovic announces to withdraw from Australian Open
Asif Abbasi
The defending champion of the Australian Open Tennis Tournament, 34 years old Serbian guy Novak Djokovic has announced to withdraw from the tournament, as the Australian immigration has revoked his visa once again.
Minister Alex Hawke said that he had exercised his broad powers under section 133C (3) of the Migration Act to cancel Djokovic’s visa “on health and good order grounds” basis that it was in the public interest to do so. “In making this decision, I carefully considered information provided to me by the Department of Home Affairs, the Australian Border Force and Djokovic.”
“The Morrison government is firmly committed to protecting Australia’s borders, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Judge Anthony Kelly, who overturned the first cancellation of Djokovic’s visa on Monday earlier this week, will again preside over the case.
He also faces 3 year automatic ban if he denied visa again. But immigration minister can wave off using his powers. Djokovic arrived in Melbourne on January 5 and promptly had his visa canceled for entering the country without a valid reason why he couldn't be vaccinated against Covid-19.
He spent several nights in a detention hotel in Melbourne, which also houses dozens of refugees.
His lawyers challenged the decision and won the legal battle on Monday, on the basis Djokovic's had covid on December 16 after attending kids’ tennis tournament. But questions have been raised on Djokovic’s behavior after testing positive for Covid-19 on December 16 as he had attended some events after 16 December and on his previous visa application that he had not visited in last 14 days to any country.
Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Ranking Tournaments from January 22
Sports Report
ISLAMABAD (January 14, 2022):-The Subh-e- Nau Ladies National Ranking Tennis Tournament will start from January 22 at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex in collaboration with Pakistan Tennis Federation.
According to an official, Ladies’ Singles, Ladies’ Doubles and Under-14 Singles categories competitions will be held during the 5-day national tennis tournament, as the fixture will be pursuing prize money of Rs 200 thousand. The deadline for entries will be January 19, 2022.
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
Sports Bulletin Report
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
SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT
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.
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