Tennis
Fed Cup:Talha Khan Stuns Seed-6 Abdullah Adnan on Opening Day
Islamabad(SBR):The 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships kicked off with an action-packed opening day at the S. Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad. While most seeded players cruised through their first-round matches in the Men’s Singles category, a major upset marked the day as unseeded M. Talha Khan of Islamabad defeated 6th seed Abdullah Adnan in straight sets.Talha Khan dominated the much-anticipated encounter, showcasing maturity and skill beyond his years. He stormed through the first set 6-1 by breaking Abdullah in the 3rd and 5th games. In the second set, Talha maintained his momentum and form, not allowing his higher-ranked opponent a single game, sealing the match with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 victory.The second most exciting match of the day featured Muhammad Yahya against M. Hamza Aasim, also from Islamabad. After dropping the first set 3-6, Yahya bounced back to take the second 6-2. He was leading 4-1 in the third set when Hamza was forced to retire, giving Yahya the win in a match filled with intensity and grit.Matches were also played in the Ladies Singles, Junior 18 & Under, and Boys 14 & Under categories, where established players largely overpowered their less experienced opponents.Earlier in the day, a formal opening ceremony was held. Uzair Aslam Chaudhary, CEO of Air Blue, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Notable attendees included Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman, and Majid Bashir, President of the Islamabad Tennis Association, along with Col. Zia-ud-Din, Secretary of PTF, and Col. Gul Rehman, Director of Security, PTF.The tournament continues with more first-round matches scheduled for tomorrow, as players vie for ranking points and national glory.Results(Main Round):Men’s Singles (1st Round)Muhammad Shoaib beat Ali Abdaar 6-2 6-1, Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat M. Taha Khizer 6-0 6-0, Mohammad Yahya beat M.Hamza Aasim 3-6 6-2 4-1 (Retd). Barkatullah beat Abdul BAsit 6-0 6-2, Yousaf Khalil beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2 6-2, Ahmad Chaurday beat Jabir Ali 6-4 6-2, M.Haziq Aasim beat Mohammad Rayyan 6-3 6-4, M.Talha Khan beat Abdullah Adnan 6-1 6-0, Sami Zeb Khan w/o Hisashi Izumi, Saqib Hayat beat M. Talha Khan(PES), 6-1 6-2, M.Huzaifa Khan beat Waqar Ahmad 6-0 6-0, Muzammil Murtaza beat Saifullah Khan 6-1 6-1, Muhammad Ali beat Gibran-ul-Haq 6-3 6-3, Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Kamran Khan 6-0 6-1, Muhammad Salar beat Kashan Tariq 6-0 6-1, Aqeel Khan beat M.Umer JAved 6-0 6-1. Ladies Singles (1st Round)Lalarukh Sajid beat Maria Rasheed 6-0, 6-1, Mehaq Khokhar beat Sofia Tariq 6-1 6-0, Zunaisha Noor beat Shandana Rabbi 6-0, 6 -1, Noor Malik W/O Maida Awais, Maryam Hussain W/O Ayma Rehman. Junior 18&Under Singles (1st Round)Razik Sultan beat Hassan Amir 6-0 6-0, Saqib Ali beat Ahmad Abrar 6-0 6-1.Boys 14&Under Singles (1st Round)M. Faizan beat Moazzam Babar 4-0 4-0, M.Zohaib Javed w/o Salar Khan, M.Mahad Mahmood beat Ather Sher Dil 4-0 4-0, Behroze M. Wander beat M.Adam Raja 4-0 4-1, Mohammad Shakaib beat M.Ahmad Afzal 4-1 4-2Tuesday matches will be scheduled at 9:00 AM, Men’s Singles and Ladies Singles followed by Junior 18&Under Singles, whereas Boys 14&U and Men’s Doubles will be in 2nd half of the day.
Federal Cup 2025: 8 players qualify for main round
Islamabad(SBR):Jabir Ali, Mohammad Taha Khizer, Ahmad Waqar, Mohammad Zohaib Afzal Malik, Mohammad Umer Javed, Kamran Khan, Hisashi Izumi and Mohammad Rayyan qualified for the main draw of men’s singles by winning their respective matches on the opening day of 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025, at S. Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad.A total number of 32 matches were decided on the qualifying day. 24 players were accepted directly into the main draw as per PTF National Ranking whereas 8 qualifiers completed the draw of 32. The draw of Men’s Singles was taken out after the completion of final round of qualifying event and the top eight seed are:Mohammad Soahib (PAF), Aqeel Khan (WAPDA), Muzammil Murtaza (Army), Yousaf Khalil (PAF), Barkatullah (Police), Abdullah Adnan (Army), Zami Zeb Khan (WAPDA) and Ahmad Nael Qureshi. The Draw of Men’s Singles and Boys U-18 Singles, Boys 14&U Singles and Ladies Singles were taken out by Muhammad Arif Qureshi, ITF White Badge Referee in the presence of the players. The main draw matches of Men’s Singles, Boys 14&Under, Junior 18&Under and Ladies Singles will be played on Monday 19th May 2025 at 9:00 AM, whereas Ladies Singles will be played on Clay Surface as per the special request of the Pakistan Tennis Federation.Results(Day-1):Men’s Singles Qualifying (1st Round)Gibran-ul-Haq beat Fahim Omer 6-0, Mohammad Taha Khazir beat Mohammad Umer 6-2, Kaleem Zeb beat Aziz 6-0, Mohammad Ubaida Bin Ilyas beat Anmol Ahmed 6-2, Hisashi Isumi beat Hammas Ali Abbasi 6-0.Men’s Singles Qualifying (2nd Round)Jabir Ali beat Basir Afridi 6-0, Gibran-ul-Haq beat Dr. Wahid Ali 6-1, M.Taha Khizer beat Adnan Rasheed 6-4, Adil Farooq beat <Abubakar Qureshi 6-0, Waqar Ahmed beat Abdul Rehman 6-1, Abdaar Ali beat Hamid Rafique 6-2, M.Zohaib Afzal beat MUbain Bin Ilyas 6-2, Kamran Khan beat Kamran Nisar 6-2, Mustansir Ali Khan beat Mjunir Alam 6-4, Hisashi Izumi beat Mujahid Zeb Khan 6-2, Aqil Khan beat Ahmad Murad 6-0.Men’s Singles Qualifying (Final Round)Jabir Ali beat Gibran-ul-Haq 6-4, Ahmad Waqar beat Adil Farooq 6-1, M.Zohaib Malik beat Abdaar Ali 6-1, M.Umer Javed beat Lubaid Ahmed Khan 7-6(1), Kamran Khan beat Shahbaz 6-0, Hisashi Izumi beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-0, M.Rayyan beat Aqil Khan 6-3.
TENNIS - Local News 15 May, 2025
Hyderabad(SBR):Hyderabad Tennis Association under the auspices of Sindh Tennis Association will organize 12th Dr. Essa Lab Sindh Ranking tennis Championship from 31st May to 4th June at the hard courts of Hyderabad Gymkhana,Dr. Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Center is the Sponsor of this prestigious annual championship.Championship will consist of Men’s Singles. Ladies Singles, Juniors Under 17 Singles, Boys/ Girls Under 13 Singles , 45 Plus Doubles and Wheelchair Tennis Men’s & Ladies Singles events. ( Players can enter only in one event.) All out station players will get both way economy class railway fare.TPIN registration / Annual fee, is mandatory to take part in this Sindh Ranking tournament.In kind rewards shall be given to all winners & Runners up as per STA rules. Last date of entry is 28th May .Entries can be sent to Rafi Derbari , Secretary Hyderabad Tennis Association at Whatsapp number 0300 9379926 or to Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, ( Referee),at whatsApp number 0300 3607209.
TENNIS - Local News 14 May, 2025
LAHORE(PR): Rising star Hadi Hussain captured the spotlight by clinching the Men’s Singles title at the prestigious DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors and Seniors Tennis Championship 2025, held at the state-of-the-art DHA Sports Complex, Sector 5, DHA Lahore.In a commanding performance, Hadi defeated Musa Haroon 6-1, 6-2 in the final to claim top honours in the premier men’s category.In the Men’s Doubles final, the duo of Musa Haroon and Talha Saleem emerged victorious after a thrilling contest, edging past Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem 9-8 in a closely fought match. The Seniors Doubles 60+ title was secured by seasoned campaigner Rashid Malik, who teamed up with Brig. Ghazanfar to defeat Saleem Khan and Dr. Mushtaq Haroon 8-2 in a dominant display.The junior categories saw an impressive array of talent on display. In the Boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman showcased his class by beating Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-2. The Girls U-18 and U-14 titles were both claimed by the talented Bismal Zia, who continued her remarkable run by defeating Romisa Malik 6-1 in the U-18 final and Khadija Khalil 6-4 in the U-14 final.In the Boys U-14 final, Mohammad Ayan secured a hard-fought 7-5 victory over Ohad-e-Mustafa. However, Ayan was later edged out in the Boys U-12 final, where Muhammad Muaz triumphed with a 7-5 scoreline. In the Girls U-12 category, Aiman Rehan overcame Khadija Khalil 6-4 to lift the title, while in the Boys/Girls U-10 final, Daniyal Abdullah displayed exceptional skill to defeat Mustafa Zia 6-0.The concluding ceremony was graced by PLTA Senior Vice President and tournament organiser Rashid Malik, who attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners. He was joined by Brig. Mir Mohammad Siddique SI(M), Director Sports DHA Lahore; Lt. Col. Mohammad Shahbaz (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Additional Director Sports DHA Lahore; Naseem Ahmed; Col. (R) Asif Dar; tennis players and their families; and a large gathering of tennis enthusiasts. The event not only highlighted top-tier competition but also served as a celebration of tennis development in Punjab, fostering both emerging and seasoned talent.
TENNIS - Local News 11 May, 2025
LAHORE: The DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors/Seniors Tennis Championship 2025 witnessed an action-packed day as the finalists across multiple categories were confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s prize distribution ceremony. In the men’s singles semifinals, Hadi Hussain booked his place in the final after Taha Saleem was forced to retire at 4-1 due to injury. He will face the formidable Musa Haroon, who battled past Ashar Khan in a thrilling 8-6 encounter. In the quarterfinal stage, Hadi had earlier edged out Mohid Saddan 6-4, while Taha overpowered Sherhan Salim 6-2, and Ashar Khan got the better of Ahmad Bin Amir with a convincing 6-2 win. In the men’s doubles semifinal, the duo of Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem emerged victorious over Haroon Zahid and Sherhan Salim, clinching a tight 6-4 win. The seniors 45+ doubles semifinal saw Hadi Hussain pairing up with Ashar Khan to defeat Saleem Khan and Ch Ameer Siddiqui 8-3, while Waheed Ahmad and Kamran Qureshi overcame Imran Tahir and Fayyaz Akram 8-1. In the seniors 60+ doubles quarterfinal, tournament director Rashid Malik partnered with Brig Ghazanfar to outplay Kamran Qureshi and Dr Arif 8-2 in a dominant performance. Ohad-e-Mustafa continued his impressive run, storming into the boys’ U-18 final with a commanding 6-0 win over Mohammad Ayan (DHA). He also reached the boys’ U-14 final by beating Aaliyan Ali 6-1, where he will meet Mohammad Ayan who edged past Mohammad Muaz in a tense 7-6 tiebreak. In the girls’ U-14 quarterfinals, Khadija Khalil brushed aside Shahreen Umer 6-0, while Esha Rabi defeated Wajeeha Fatima 6-2. The boys’ u-12 semifinals saw Mohammad Muaz overpower Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-0, with Mohammad Ayan dispatching Mustafa Uzair Rana 6-1. In the girls’ U-12 semifinals, Khadija Khalil cruised past Erina Zaighum 6-0 and Aimen Rehan overcame Shahnoor Umer 6-1. In the boys/girls U-10 semifinals, Dainyal Abdullah beat Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-2 and Mustafa Zia eased past Dainyal Afzal Malik 6-1. The championship will culminate with a grand prize distribution ceremony scheduled for Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at 5 pm at DHA Sports Complex, Sector G, Phase 5, Lahore. (PR)
U12: 3 boys and three girls selected for ATF Regional Qualifying Event of South Asia-2025
ISLAMABAD (PR); The Pakistan Tennis Federation announced the national 12 & under boys and girls teams for the upcoming ATF Regional Qualifying Event of South Asia 2025. The event, initially scheduled to take place in Islamabad from 26th to 30th May-2025, at the PTF Tennis Complex, has been relocated to Sri Lanka on the same dates by the Asian Tennis Federation due to current tensions between Pakistan and India.The trials for team selection were conducted from 25th to 27th April, 2025, in Islamabad, 3 boys and 5 girls were invited based on the national rankings. Mohammad Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali Bachani were exempted from trials due to their recent international performances.Selected Teams:Boys Team:1. Mohammad Shayan Afridi2. Rashid Ali Bachani3. Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain GillGirls Team:1. Khadija Khalil2. Aimen Rehan3. Shahnoor UmerTeam Captains:Boys Team Captain: Nameer ShamsiGirls Team Captain: Noor Malik
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Apr, 2025
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A local tennis player, Nadir Mirza became champion of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2, as his opponent in the final Takaya Ishi, was unable to play owing to an injury at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Saturday.A total of 36 boys and 24 girls from 18 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Romania, and Sri Lanka, participated in the championship.The closing ceremony was graced by Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), as the chief guest. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of the PTF, was the guest of honour at the occasion.Other guests included Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF; Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary-General of the PTF; Col. Gul Rehman, Director Security of the PTF; Akhtar Nawaz Ganjeera, former DG-PSB; Syed Fahim Inam, Chief Marketing Officer of Serena Hotels; and a large gathering of national and international tennis players, parents, coaches, and media personnel.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Apr, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as three Pakistani boy’s Abubakar Talha, Mikaeel Ali Baig and Nadir Mirza advanced into next round of the ongoing ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2 after beating their respective rivals at PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad on Tuesday.Results (Day-2):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Lucas Wing Chun Lee (HKG) 6-0, 6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) beat Keitaro Ksathra (INA) 6-0, 6-4; ; Platon Kovalyov (KAZ) beat Yagiz Yildiz (TUR) 6-2, 6-4; Rodion Lukashov (KAZ) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 6-1; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Haolin Liu (CHN) 6-2, 6-2; Arjan Singh Dhami (SGP) beat Artem Khusanov (UZB) 6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Ali (CAN) beat Luke Jie Xi Ho (SGP) 2-1 (retd) ;Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Zohaib Afzal malik(PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Haniya Amna Minhas (KSA) beat Anna Stepanyants (RUS) 6-1 (retd); Alissa Korolyova (KAZ) beat Dicle Izgi (TUR0 6-2, 6-0; Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-3, 6-2; Serifie Pelin Sari (TUR) beat Da Eun Lee(KOR) 6-2, 6-2; Rion Shinden (JPN) beat Zhaniya Zhaxembay (KAZ) 6-0, 6-3; Sofiya Malysheva (KAZ) beat Samira Kamalova (UZB) 6-3, 6-0; Zihan Feng(CHN) beat Nala Josephine Maskey (USA) 6-1, 6-3
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 14 Apr, 2025
Nadir Mirza, Mikaeel Ali, Abubakar Talha, Zohaib Afzal, Salar Khan and Soha claim winsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as 5 Pakistani players Nadir Mirza, Mikaeel Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, Zohaib Afzal Malik, Salar Khan and one girl Soha Ali moved into next round of the ITF Pakistan World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025 Leg-2 that started here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue on Monday.A total of 36 boys and 24 girls representing 18 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Romania and Sri Lanka, are participating in the championship.Results (Day-1):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yuxuan Li (CHN) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2; Arjan Singh Dhami (SGP) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2, 6-3; Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Ajamal Khakimov (RUS) 6-0, 6-2; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) beat Alexey Ryabov (RUS) 6-1, 6-1; Yagiz Yildiz (TUR) beat Chris Jovan (AUT) 6-1, 6-2; Platon Kovalyov (KAZ) beat Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-4, 6-2; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Ramazan Shagatayev (KAZ) 6-1, 6-1; Rodion Lukashov (KAZ) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4; Artem Khusanov (RUS) beat Nelson Guo (USA) 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3; Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) beat Saad Bukadida (TUN) 6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Ali (CAN) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Zihan Feng (CHN) beat Vinethya Dharmarante(SRI) 6-3, 6-0; Soha Ali (PAK) beat Alissa Korolyova(KAZ) 6-1, 6-0; Da Eun Lee(KOR) beat Maham Ashraf (PAK) 6-3, 6-0; Seo Hee Jeon (KOR) beat Zara Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 08 Apr, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Abubakar Talha (PAK), Amir Mazari (PAK), Nadir Mirza (PAK), Rodion Likashov (KAZ), Luke Jie Xio Ho (SGP), Takaya Ishi (JPN), Haolin Liu (CHN) moved into next round of the ITF Pakistan Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship Leg-1 after beating their respective opponents here at PTF Tennis Complex on Tuesday.As many as 38 boys and 21 girls from 14 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, China, Austria, Uzbekistan, the UK, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Korea, and Sri Lanka, are participating in the championships.Results: Boys’ Singles (Round-2): Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Artem Khusanov (UZB) 7-6 (3),6-2; Amir Mazari (PAK) beat Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-1,6-3; Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yupei Liang(CHN) 6-1,6-0; Rodion Likashov (KAZ) beat Alexey Ryabov (RUS) 6-2,2-0(Retd) ; Luke Jie Xio Ho (SGP) beat Diar Amanabek (KAZ) 6-3,6-0; Takaya Ishi (JPN) beat Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) 6-4,6-0; Haolin Liu (CHN) beat Chris Jovan Gubza (AUT) 6-4,6-2Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Alissa Korolyova (KAZ) beat Zohan Feng(CHN) 6-3,6-0; Nana Okawa (JPN) beat Malika Bolatova(KAZ) 1-6,6-2,6-3; Serife Pelibn Sari (TUR) beat Da Eun Lee (KOR) 6-1,6-2; Sofiya Malysheva (KAZ) beat Samira Kamalova (UZB) 6-1,6-0; Dicle Izgi (TUR) beat Soha Ali (PAK) 6-4,6-2; Seo Hee Jeon (KOR) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) beat Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-1,6-4; Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA) beat Xinru Zhong(CHN) 6-0,6-1Boys’ Doubles (Round-1): Ahtesham Humayun / Salar Khan (PAK) beat Mohammad Ali (CAN) / Ayaan Malik (PAK) 6-3,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig / Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Yupei Liang(CHN) / Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Enzo Kahi (GBR) / Keitaro Ksathra (INA) beat Arjan Singh(SGP) / Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) 3-6,6-2(10-4); Diar Amanbek (KAZ) / Danial (KAZ) beat Daler Ilugov (UZB) / Artem Khusanov (UZB) 6-2,7-6(5).
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