Tennis
TENNIS - National Juniors 25 Oct, 2023
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 - Wheelchair 14 Oct, 2023
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.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open reaches in final stage
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2023 has reached in final stage, as the finals will be played on Saturday at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy Nishtar Park Lahore.Pakistan number one tennis player Aqeel Khan and number two Mohammad Shoaib will in the men’s single final to fight for title at the same venue.Results:Men's Singles (Semifinals):Aqeel Khan beat Yousaf Khalil 6-3, 6-0Mohammad Shoaib beat Mohammad Abid 6-4, 6-3Men's Doubles (Final):Aqeel Khan/Shehzad Khan beat Heera Ashiq/Yousaf Khalil 6-3, 6-4Seniors Doubles 55+ (Final):Rashid Malik/Israr Gul beat Brig Manzoor/Arif Feroze 6-0, 6-0Men’s Doubles 65+ (Final):Inam-ul-Haq / Waqar Nisar beat Imtiaz Malik / Saeed Khan 6-1, 6-0U-18 Doubles (Semifinal):Asad Zaman /Mahatir Mohammad beat Yafat Nadeem/Abdullah Pirzada 6-3, 6-0U-10 (Semifinals):Arsh Imran beat Eshan Bari 4-0, 4-0Muaz Shahbaz beat Mohammad Salaar Khan 4-0, 4-2U-12 (Semifinals):Shayan Afridi beat Rashid Bachani 4-2, 2-4, 10-5Ali Bachani beat Ansari Ullah 4-2, 4-2
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship
Pakistan number one tennis player Aqeel Khan reaches in the semifinalSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan number one tennis player, Aqeel Khan moved into the semifinal of the ongoing Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship after beating Mudassar Murtaza in the quarterfinal here at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy Nishtar Park on Wednesday.Results:Men's Singles (Quarterfinals):Aqeel Khan beat Mudassar Murtaza 6-2, 6-3Yousaf Khalil beat Heera Ashiq 6-4, 6-3Mohammad Abid beat Abdullah Adnan 6-2, 6-0Men's Doubles (Pre-Quarters):Qasim Ali/Suleman Junaid beat Sami Zeb Khan/ Saqib Hayat 5-7, 6-2, 15-13Mohammad Abid/Ahmad Chaudhary beat Hamza Roman /Asad Ullah 6-1, 6-1Ahmad Babar/Imran Bhatti beat Faizan Fayyaz/Sikandar Hayat 6-3, 6-1Mudassar Murtaza/Abdullah Adnan beat Baqir Ali/Hasheesh Kumar 6-4, 4-6, 10-4Zaid Mujahid/Waqas Malik beat Bilal Asim/Ahmad Nael 6-1, 2-6, 10-3Seniors Doubles 55+ (semifinals):Rashid Malik/Israr Gul beat Inam ul Haq/Waqar Nisar 6-0, 6-0Arif Feroze/Brig Manzoor beat Nauman Aleem/Dr.Shahzaib Pervaiz 6-0, 6-1Seniors Doubles 45+ (Quarterfinals):Talha Waheed/Hassan Said beat Mehboob Waheed/Rana Humayun 6-4, 6-2Israr Gul/Qasim Ali beat Munir Gill/Qadir Nawaz 6-1, 3-6, 10-2Boys’ Under-18 (Quarterfinals):Bilal Asim beat Ahtesham Humayun 6-0, 6-0Hamid Israr beat Yafat Nadeem 6-2, 6-4Hamza Roman beat Asad Zaman 6-3, 6-0Mohammad Salaar beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-4, 4-6, 6-3Ladies’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Soha Ali beat Kainat Ali 6-0, 6-0Sheeza Sajid beat Labika Durab 6-4, 6-1Meheq Khokhar beat Laiba 6-1, 6-2Boys’ Under-16 (Quarterfinals):Asad Zaman beat Abdul Basit 6-2, 6-1Sheheryar Anees beat Muzamil Khan 6-3, 6-3Amir Mazari beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-3, 2-6, 6-0Ahtesham Humayun beat Taimoor Ansari 6-1, 6-1Boys’ Under-14 (Quarterfinals):Amir Mazari beat Abdur Rehman 6-2, 6-2Umar Jawad beat Hamza Ali RizwanHaziq Areejo beat Ismail Aftab 6-2, 3-6, 10-7Abdul Basit beat Ansari Ullah 6-3, 6-1
TENNIS - Wheelchair 10 Oct, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab, Shahid Zaman, inaugurated the ITF-PTF Wheelchair Tennis Development Initiative Coaching Camp at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Tuesday. Wheelchair tennis has already made its debut in Karachi under the leadership of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Vice President Muhammad Khalid Rehmani, who has been playing a pivotal role in not only promoting the sport in Sindh but also expanding its reach across the nation. Punjab, now the second province to embrace wheelchair tennis, will have PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) overseeing the sport. Malik's responsibilities include coaching and nurturing wheelchair tennis players while actively seeking out and developing talented athletes from all over the country. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the wheelchair tennis camp, which saw the participation of 16 wheelchair tennis players from various regions of the province, Secretary Sports Shahid Zaman praised the initiative, saying, "This is a commendable effort by Khalid Rehmani, a pioneer of wheelchair tennis in Pakistan. In Punjab, under the guidance of Rashid Malik, wheelchair players will receive training and grooming aimed at transforming them into champions. "Through the Sports Board Punjab, these players will receive comprehensive support, including wheelchairs, tennis rackets, balls, and access to tennis facilities, all provided free of charge. There is tremendous talent in Punjab, and with the help of qualified coaches, we hope this talent will master the finer aspects of the game," the Secretary Sports added. Expressing his gratitude, Khalid Rehmani said, "I extend my appreciation to Secretary of Sports & Youth Affairs Shahid Zaman for gracing the event as the chief guest and for announcing free-of-cost facilities and tennis equipment for these wheelchair players. I'm also thankful to Mr. Rashid Malik for accepting this responsibility, and I am confident that under his capable guidance and supervision, wheelchair tennis and its players will soon gain popularity in Punjab. "Our primary goal for 2024 is to prepare wheelchair tennis players for the Paris Paralympics and ITF Unilock Asia Region Cup Wheelchair Tennis. We plan to gather talented wheelchair tennis players from every corner of the country, provide them with training and grooming, and select the best among them for these major events," Rehmani explained. "We are also looking to introduce wheelchair tennis in Quetta, which possesses immense talent. With proper training and maximum international exposure, we hope to produce champions capable of making their mark on the global wheelchair tennis stage," Rehmani asserted.
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