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TENNIS - Wheelchair 02 Mar, 2023

BNP Paribas ITF wheelchair tennis: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 3-0

Sports Bulletin Report Pattaya (Thailand): Sri Lanka wheelchair tennis team beat Pakistan 3-0 in the BNP Paribas ITF wheelchair tennis world cup qualifier at Pattaya Thailand on the 2nd day of competition. Results (Sri Lanka beat Pakistan) 3-0 Kumara KGM Parderp beat Fida Hussain 6-0, 6-0 Dissanayake Gamini beat Asif Abbasi 6-2, 6-3 Dharmasena Suresh & Dissanayake Gamini beat Mohammad Ayub and Asif Abbasi 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - Local News 02 Mar, 2023

Tennis Lovers Championship 2023: Asad, Ahtesham in semifinals

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: Asad Zaman, Ahtesham Humayun, Hamid Israr, and Mohammad Salaar have reached in the semifinals of the 4th Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship after winning their respective boys Under-18 singles quarterfinals played here at Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah on Thursday. Results: Boys’ Under-18 (Quarterfinals): Asad Zaman (Ali Embroidery Mills) beat Shahzaib Zahid 6-2, 6-2, Ahtesham Humayun beat Arman Kamran 6-4, 6-4, Hamid Israr beat Yafat Nadeem 6-2, 6-0 and M Salaar beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-0. Boys’ Under-14 (Quarterfinals): Amir Mazari (Aitchison) beat Aryan Hassan 4-0, 4-0, Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Haziq Areejo 4-0, 4-0, Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Ismail Aftab 2-4, 4-0, 4-0 and Abubakar Talha beat M Umer Ali 3-0 (rtd). Boys/Girls Undr-12 (Quarterfinals): Abdur Rehman (SICAS) beat Mohammad Umer Ali 4-0, 4-1, Hajra Suhail (SICAS) beat Bismel Zia 2-4, 4-2, 4-2 and Rashid Ali Bachani beat Junaid Khan 4-1, 5-3. Boys/Girls Under-10 (Quarterfinals): Rashid Ali Bachani beat Hassan Alam 4-2, 4-0, Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill beat Shahzaib Faisal 4-1, 5-3 and Mohammad Ehsan Bari beat Ali Saqib 5-3, 4-1.

TENNIS - Wheelchair 01 Mar, 2023

Asia Oceania Qualification: Australia beat Pakistan 3-0

Sports Bulletin Report Pattaya (Thailand): Heavyweight Australia wheelchair tennis team outclassed low-ranked Pakistan 3-0 in the first Pool match of the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Asia Oceania Qualification competitions that started at Pattaya Thailand. In the first single, Pakistani lad Fida Hussain lost to Parker Anderson, who is currently world number 24 in ITF wheelchair tennis rankings. In straight sets 2-0, as the final score-line was just 6-0 and 6-1. Later, in the second single, world number 29 Week Benn defeated Pakistan No.1 Asif Abbasi in a similar style 2-0. Asif, who beat Indian players last year in Turkiye, failed to win even a single game. He could not join the practice session before the crucial contest against Australia owing to missing his equipment. In the Double, a duo of Australian wheelchair tennis players, Parker Anderson and Dunn Martyn beat Asif Gul Abbasi / Fida Hussain with the score-line of 6-0 and 6-0. Results (Australia beat Pakistan 3-0): Parker Anderson beat Fida Hissain 6-0, 6-1 Weeks Benn beat Asif Gul Abbasi 6-0, 6-0 Parker Anderson / Dunn Martyn beat Asif Gul Abbasi / Fida Hussain 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - Int News 27 Feb, 2023

Asif Abbasi misses the practice session before big games

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s number one wheelchair tennis player, Asif Gull Abbasi missed the practice session, as Thai Airlines left his equipment at Heathrow Airport London due to mismanagement of the airline crew. Asif Abbasi told this reporter from Thailand: “At Heathrow the airport a flight supervisor asked me to wrap it and follow her instructions and did that carefully. Then she assured me that they would take responsibility for any damage, and you have to sign that this is my responsibility if damage occurs to my wheelchair. I had a little argument with her that if you don't take responsibility then who is going to be responsible? She was very rude and said: You will miss your flight and you must write under limited responsibility and I reluctantly signed”. “I have nothing with me. I missed my training today and tomorrow morning I have to play my world team Cup qualifying matches against Australia, and Sri Lanka best teams in the world. I am not sure, I will receive my stuff before my match, and it will be safely returned to me. Still waiting for that, as they said the luggage will arrive in the next flight and they will contact me and deliver to the hotel.

TENNIS - Wheelchair 27 Feb, 2023

Pakistan to participate in World Team Cup Qualification competitions

Sports Bulletin Report Pattaya (Thailand): Pakistan wheelchair tennis team comprising Asif Gul Abbasi, Fida Hussain, and Mohammad Ayub Khan along with a non-playing captain-cum-coach Mohammad Khalid Rehmani arrived at Pattaya Greta Sports Club to take part in BNP Paribas World Team Cup Asia/ Oceania Qualification competitions. As many as 8 teams from the region including Australia, China, Pakistan, India, Iraq, Korea, Sri Lanka, and host Thailand will fight for the top position, as the topper will join world teams of all regions for the final, which will take place later this year 2023 at United States of America (USA) It is pertinent to mention here that Green Shirts first time participated in this ITF wheelchair event in Antalya Turkey last year and secured 4th position in Asia, as Pakistan had defeated arch-rival India the first time in the history of tennis. Ace national wheelchair tennis lad, Asif Gul Abbasi played in ITF world Rankings tournament last week in the United Kingdom (UK) and reached the Men's Singles final and Men’s Doubles semifinal. Abbasi has been spotted at the 280 position in the World Ranking.

TENNIS - Wheelchair 26 Feb, 2023

ITF 2 Wheelchair Tennis Tournament: Asif Abbasi spots in final

Sports Bulletin Report Bolton (UK): Pakistan's number one wheelchair tennis player, Asif Gul Abbasi put another feather in his cap after qualifying for the final of the ITF-II a second draw tournament that was held in Bolton, United Kingdom (UK). He made a mark in the wheelchair tennis history of Pakistan after beating a higher-ranked and top-seed player in the tournament. ITF-II a second draw tournament started on Monday and top wheelchair tennis players from around the world took part in the event. Despite facing tough competition, Abbasi showed remarkable grit and determination throughout the tournament, winning crucial matches to advance to the final. In the semi-finals, Abbasi faced the top-seeded player in the tournament, who was ranked much higher than him. However, Abbasi was not intimidated and played some outstanding tennis to secure a nerve-jangling victory in three sets contest. Asif Abbasi said in his post-match comments: "I am extremely happy to reach the final of a prestigious wheelchair tennis fixture. It was an uphill task for me but I toiled hard on the court and I was confident about producing a notable performance. I was eager and well geared-up to show notable performance against a higher-ranked tennis lad to prove that I am among the best players of the world."

TENNIS - National Juniors 25 Feb, 2023

Hamid wins All Pakistan Sports Board National Ranking Junior title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Hamid Israr outplayed Mohammad Hamza Aasim 2-0 in the Under-18 Singles final of the All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament that concluded at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. Ehsan-ur-Rehman Mazari Federal Minister for IPC was the chief guest at the closing Ceremony. He distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runner-ups and congratulated all the winners and rrunner-ups. Results (finals): Boys’ Under-18 Singles: Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 6-4, 6-3 Boys’ Under-18 Doubles: Hamid Israr / Hamza Roman beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman/ Ahmed Nael Qureshi 6-3, 6-4 Girls’ Under-18 Singles: Amna Ali Qayum beat Sheeza Sajid 6-1, 6-2 Boys’ Under-1 Singles: Hamza Roman beat Asad Zaman 6-3, 1-0 (retd) Boys’ Under-14 Singles: Abubakar Talha beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-2 Boys’ Under-14 Doubles: Amir Mazari / Abubakar Talha beat Zohaib Afzal Malik/ Hamza Roman 4-6, 6-4 (12-10) Boys’ Under-12 Singles: Shayan Afridi beat Razik Sultan 3-5, 4-0, 5-3 Boys’ Under-12 Doubles: Shayan Afridi / Mohammad Faizan beat Ibrahim Gill / Ahsan Bari 4-2, 4-0

TENNIS - National 25 Feb, 2023

Indus Pharma National Tennis Championships to start from March 10

Sports Bulletin Report KARACHI: The 9th Karachi Club (KC) Indus Pharma National Seniors and Juniors Tennis Championships will be played from March 10 to 17, 2023 here at the Synthetic Hard Courts of Karachi Club. The championships will be held under the control of Sindh Tennis Association (ATA) with the approval of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF). According to an official of STA, Indus Pharma, a renowned pharmaceutical company will sponsor of this prestigious annual fixture of the PTF circuit. Juniors Under 18 Singles & Doubles, Girls Under 18 Singles & Doubles. Boys under 14 Singles & Doubles, , Girls 14 Singles & Doubles, Boys & Girls Under 12 Singles & Doubles , Boys & Girls Under 10 Singles & Doubles, Seniors , Seniors 35 Plus Doubles , 45 Plus Doubles , and Seniors 55 Plus Doubles disciplines will be part of the championships. Also, Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Wheelchair Men’s Singles events will be played for the local tennis lads. It is PTF Grade 2 national tournament. Last date of entry will be March 8, 2023. Organizing Committee comprises , President: Gulzar Firoz, Tournament Referee: Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, Assistant Referee: Qudsia Raja, Tournament Director: Sarwar Hussain while Disciplinary Committee: Altaf Hussain, Karim Gul Agha, Imran Dewaney . Members are Shumail Tajamul, Irfan Elahi, Raisa Ashfaq, Shagufta Samadani, Farha Riaz, Perween Akhter, Erum Bukhari, Ishrat Zehra, Rafi Derbari , Salman Karim Mughal, Mahpara Karim Mughal. Entries can be sent to Mohammad Khalid Rehmani at WhatsApp number 0300 3607209.

TENNIS - National Juniors 24 Feb, 2023

National Ranking Junior: Mohammad Hamza, Hamid set to play U18 final

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Hamza Aasim and Hamid Israr reached in the final of the All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament after winning their respective semifinals here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex here on Friday. Final will be played on Saturday at the same venue. Results (Semifinals): Boys’ Under-18 Singles: Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Asad Zaman 6-0, 6-3 Hamid Israr beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 7-5, 6-1 Girls’ Under-18 Singles: Amna Ali Qayum beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-1, 6-1 Sheeza Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 6-0, 6-2 Boys’ Under-16 Singles: Hamza Roman beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 6-2, 6-1 Asad Zaman beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-2 Boys’ Under-14 Singles: Amir Mazari beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1, 6-2 Abubakar Talha beat Abdul Basit 6-3, 6-0 Boys Under-12 Singles: Shayan Afridi beat Junaid Khan 4-0, 4-0 Razik Sultan beat Waqas Janas 4-1, 5-4 (4) Boys / Girls Under-10 Singles: Mohammad Ibrahim Gill beat Mohammad Faizan 5-4 (6), 4-2 Salar Khan beat Shayan Afridi 4-0, 4-0

TENNIS - National Juniors 23 Feb, 2023

All Pakistan PSB National Junior Tournament enters in semifinal

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournaments-2023 continued at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad, as the tournament has entered in semifinals’ stage. The semifinals will be played on Friday at the same venue. Results: Boys 18 under Singles (Quarterfinals): Hamid Israr beat Hamza Rehmat 6-0, 6-0; Asad Zaman beat Kashan Tariq 6-1, 6-3; Huzaima Abul Rehman beat Saifullah Khan 6-1, 6-0 Boys 18 under Doubles (Quarterfinals): Huzaima Abdul Rehman / Ahemd Nael Qureshi beat Hamza Rehmat / Mohammad Ali 6-2, 6-4 ; Hamid Israr / Hamza Roman beat Nabeel Ali Qayum / Yahya Musa Luni 6-1, 6-1; Kashan Tariq / Salar Khan beat Rayyan Khan / Saifullah Khan 7-5, 7-5 Boys 16 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Abdul Basit 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Talha Khan 6-0, 6-0; Amir Mazari beat Salar Khan 6-4, 2-6, 6-1; Asad Zamn beat Ehtesham Khan 6-2, 6-3; Boys 14 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Abubakar Talha beat M. Haziq Aasim 4-1,4-2; Abdul Basit beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 5-3,5-3 ; Amir Mazari beat Hamza Hussain 4-0,1-4,5-4(3) Boys 12 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Waqas Janas beat Anees Khan 5-3, 4-1; Junaid Khan beat Safiullah 4-0,4-0; Razik Sultan beat Ibrahim Gill 4-0,4-0; Shayan Afridi beat Behroze Maimoon 4-0,4-0 Boys 12 & under Doubles (Quarterfinals): Safiullah / Zayd Zaman beat Chengaiz Leghari / Umer Zaman 4-0, 4-1 Boys / Girls 10 & under Singles (Quarterfinals): Salaar Khan beat Safiullah 5-4 (5), 4-2; Shayan Afridi beat Behroze Maimoon 4-0, 4-0