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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

TENNIS - National Juniors 22 Feb, 2023

All PSB Tennis: Hassan, Saifullah, Kashan, Hamid reach in quarters

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Hassan Ali, Saifullah Khan, Hamza Rehmat, Asad Zaman, Hamza Aasim, Huzaima Abdul Rehman, Kashan Tariq and Hamid Israr moved into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament after winning their respective round-2 matches here at Garden Avenue PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Wednesday. The quarterfinals will be played on Thursday at the same venue. Results: Boys 18 & Under Singles (Round-II): Hassan Ali beat Mohammad Talha Khan 5-7, 6-0, 7-5 Saifullah Khan beat Ibrahim Bin Sohail 6-1, 6-3 Hamza Rehmat beat Yahya Musa Luni 6-3, 6-1 Asad Zaman beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-1, 6-2 Hamza Aasim beat Azan Shahid 6-1, 6-1 Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Mohammad Salar 6-0, 6-1 Kashan Tariq beat Inam Qadir 6-2, 6-0 Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Ali 6-0, 6-2 Boys 16 & Under Singles (Round-II): Abdul Basit beat Sameer Kyani 6-1, 6-0 Mohammad Talha Khan beat Mohammad Arsalan 6-4, 6-2 Asad Zaman beat Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-1 Boys 14 & Under Singles (Round-II): Amir Mazari beat Haziq Arejo 4-1, 4-1 Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Zain Roman 4-1, 4-1 Haziq aasim beat Waqas Janas 4-1, 4-0 Abdul Basit beat Zayd Zaman 4-0, 4-0 Hashir Alam beat Junaid Khan 4-2, 2-4, 4-0 Hamza Hussain beat Ihsanullah 4-1, 4-0 Nabeel Ali Qayum beat Razik Sultan4-0, 4-1 Boys 12 & Under Singles (Round-II): Behroze Wander beat Umer Zaman 4-1, 4-1 Safiullah beat Moazzam Babar 4-2, 4-2 Shayan Afridi beat Muhtadi Hameed 4-0, 4-0 Junaid Khan beat Chengaiz Khan 4-0, 4-1 Waqas Janas beat Syed Ali Asghar 4-0, 4-0.

TENNIS - National Juniors 21 Feb, 2023

Pakistan Sports Board National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament starts

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan PSB National Ranking Junior Tennis Tournament commenced today at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. Ibrar Ahmad -Director General -PSB was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. He formally inaugurated the tournament along with Rashid Malik (Former Davis Cupper) / Secretary-PLTA. Results: Boys’ Under-18 Singles: Mohammad Ali beat Faisal Khalil 6-2, 6-0; Hamza Rehmat beat Sameer Kiyani 6-1, 6-1; Azan Shahid Khan beat Ehtesham Khan 6-0, 6-0; Mustansir Ali beat Rayan Khan 6-1, 6-2; Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Jawad Khan 6-0, 6-0 Boys’ Under-16 Singles: Mohammad Arsalan beat Mohammad Bin Haroon 6-2, 6-0; Mohammad Salar Khan beat Hamza Hussain 6-4, 6-2; Sameer Kyani beat Inam Qadir 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-5; Boys’ Under-14 Singles: Zain Roman beat Sameer Maqsood 4-2, 4-0; Junaid Khan beat Anees Khan 4-2, 4-2; Hashir Alam beat Mohammad Arsalan 4-2, 4-1; Waqas Janas beat Ammar Masood 4-0, 4-1; Haziq Areejo beat Mohammad Bin Haroon 4-0, 4-0; Haziq Asim beat Chengaiz Leghari 4-0, 4-0; Abdul Basit beat Essa Fahd 4-1, 4-1; Hamza Hussain beat Ahmed Hussain 4-2, 4-2; Razik Sultan beat Moazzam Babr 4-1, 4-1

TENNIS - National 20 Feb, 2023

Pakistan Sports Board National Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) National Junior Ranking Tennis Tournaments 2023 will commence from Tuesday (February 21, 2023) at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. Players from all over Pakistan will participate in different age group categories. Ibrar Ahmad acting Director General PSB will grace the opening ceremony as chief guest along with former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik Secretary Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), as the Shahzad Akhtar Alvi will supervise the event as tournament referee. The competitions will be held in Boys 18 & Under Singles, Boys 18 & Under Doubles, Girls 18 & Under Singles, Boys 16 & Under Singles, Boys 14 & Under Singles, Boys 14 & Under Doubles, Boys / Girls 12 & Under Doubles, Boys / Girls 10 & Under Singles, Boys / Girls 8 & Under Singles, and Boys / Girls 6 & Under Singles age group categories.

TENNIS - Int News 19 Feb, 2023

ITF-3: Asif topples second seed Garreth Greene in straight sets 2-0

Sports Bulletin Report LONDON: Pakistan No. 1 wheelchair tennis player, Asif Gul Abbasi, caused a major upset at the ITF 3 Tennis Tournament after eliminating second seed Garreth Greene from Ireland in straight sets 2-0 at Bolton, United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday. Abbasi, who is currently ranked 285th in the world, displayed excellent skills of the game throughout the match by hitting number of winners, as he claimed the first set at 6-2 and did a determined comeback from Greene in the second set to win 7-6 (3). Asif Gul Abbasi said: “I'm really happy with how I played today. Greene is a great player and I knew it would be a tough match, but I just focused on playing my best and it worked out. I toiled hard on the court and did not show any complacency during the whole match". Abbasi will now face an Italian opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Sunday at the same venue, and his strong showing in the first round will give him the confidence to move ahead in the international wheelchair tennis fixture. The ITF 3 tournament in Bolton is an important fixture in the wheelchair tennis calendar, and attracts some of the best players from around the world. Abbasi's triumph will no doubt raise worth of his profile in the field of sports, and could be a milestone for the talented Pakistani player.