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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.

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