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TENNIS - Wheelchair 08 Dec, 2024

Asif Abbasi Claims Fourth National Wheelchair Tennis Title in Dominant Style

Sports Bulletin ReportShrewsbury (UK): Asif Gul Abbasi, an inspirational figure in British wheelchair tennis, triumphed at the National Finals Wheelchair Tennis Tournament held in Shrewsbury this weekend, reclaiming his position as the nation's best. Hailing from Essex, Abbasi demonstrated unparalleled skill and determination as he clinched his fourth national singles title, adding to his victories in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He also secured the men’s doubles title, completing a stunning weekend of tennis.Overcoming Adversity: Abbasi's triumph is made all the more remarkable by the challenges he overcame leading up to the tournament. In August, he sustained an arm injury and was later diagnosed with elbow joint arthritis and neuropathy in his dominant arm. These setbacks cast doubt on his ability to play at a high level again. However, Abbasi refused to let these obstacles define his journey.Reflecting on his struggles, Abbasi said, “After the setbacks, I wasn’t sure if I would ever play tennis at a good level again. This injury forced me to change my technique, but it also helped me to play better than before. I am happy that I was able to perform well in this situation.”A Performance to Remember: Despite the physical challenges, Abbasi entered the tournament as the top seed and delivered a commanding performance. In the singles semi-final, he faced Philip Fielding, the 2023 defending champion, and overwhelmed him with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. He then faced Barton in the final and secured an emphatic 6-1, 6-0 win, capturing the title without dropping a set throughout the tournament.Doubling Down on Success: Not content with just the singles title, Abbasi also partnered with Kevin Lewis from South Wales in the men’s doubles competition, showcasing his versatility and teamwork. Together with his partner, he delivered a flawless display to claim the doubles championship, with 6:1, 6:0 in the final, further cementing his status as a formidable all-around player.A Legacy of Excellence and Resilience: Abbasi’s win in Shrewsbury marks his return to the top of British wheelchair tennis after a hiatus from national triumphs. With this victory, he not only adds to his collection of titles but also inspires the next generation of players, particularly in disability tennis, a field he has passionately promoted throughout his career.With 30 years of coaching experience, a career-best international ranking of 82, and a commitment to developing future talent, Abbasi continues to be a beacon of hope and resilience.Despite the condition of his arm, Abbasi remains optimistic about his future. “I will try to adapt and accept my fate, but I will never give up,” he said. He now looks forward to competing in international tournaments, where he hopes to continue raising the profile of wheelchair tennis on the global stage.Looking Ahead: Asif Abbasi’s triumph in Shrewsbury is more than just a personal achievement; it is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and unyielding passion. His journey serves as an inspiration to athletes everywhere, showing that with determination, even the toughest challenges can be transformed into opportunities for greatness.

TENNIS - Local News 03 Dec, 2024

RLK Group ITF Masters Championship: Rashid, Nauman reach in semifinals

LAHORE (SBR) Pakistan’s top-ranked ITF senior tennis player, Rashid Malik, continued to demonstrate his exceptional prowess on the court, securing a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory over Husnain Mirza in the seniors 60+ singles quarterfinals of the RLK Group ITF Masters Championship 2024. Organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), the prestigious tournament is underway at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore, showcasing remarkable talent from across the nation and beyond. Besides Malik, Nauman Aleem also secured a place in the seniors 60+ singles semifinals, with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6 victory against Tahir Butt. In the seniors 65+ singles quarterfinals, former Davis Cupper Inam ul Haq displayed his prowess, defeating Kh Abdul Muqeet 6-2, 6-2. M Babar followed with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 win over Raashed Zaheer. In the seniors 35+ singles quarterfinals, Inam Gul delivered a dominant performance, overpowering Mubeen Akram with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. The seniors 40+ singles quarterfinals witnessed exciting matches as Kashif Rehmat comfortably defeated Sameer Noorani 6-2, 6-2, while Tariq Masih swept past Fazal Qadir Khan with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 scoreline. In the seniors 45+ singles quarterfinals, Ahmad Waqas Basit impressed with a decisive 6-1, 6-2 win against Umer Dilshad. Muhammad Asghar displayed resilience in his 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Ahsan Wali, while Shehryar Salamat cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory against Qadir Nawaz. The competition in the seniors 50+ singles quarterfinals was equally intense. Ahsan Razzaq defeated Mustafa Pirzada 6-2, 6-2, and Irfan Ullah Khan outplayed Anwar ul Haq 6-4, 6-3. In a gripping match, Munir Gill edged past Irfan Ahmad 6-0, 7-6, while Ashar Ali Khan overcame Pervez Hassan 7-6, 6-2. In the seniors 55+ singles quarterfinals, Imran Siddiqui advanced with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win over Kaffee Siddiqui. The seniors 70+ singles quarterfinals saw Christophe Bureau outlast Kh Khurram in a thrilling 6-4, 7-5 encounter, while M Saeed Ikram Ullah prevailed over Salah ud Din 6-1, 6-1. Finally, in the seniors 75+ singles, Dr Zulfqar Malik dominated Abdul Rauf with a comprehensive 6-0, 6-1 victory, further underscoring the high level of competition in the championship. The Punjab Lawn Tennis Association extends its gratitude to the RLK Group for their sponsorship, ensuring the success of this landmark event in Pakistan’s tennis calendar.

TENNIS - Local News 24 Nov, 2024

Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championship to kick-off on November 25

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championship will get underway on Monday (November 25, 2024) here at Gun & Country Club tennis courts.According to an official, the competitions will be held in four different categories including Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Boys’ Under-18 Singles ,and 45+ Seniors Singles.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 23 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior Tennis Championship: Xiuyuan Guo wins title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Young tennis lad, Xiuyuan Guo from China defeated Sion Ji from Korea 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Saturday.Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. G-Ali Noon -PPL was the guest of honour. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President PTF and Col Zia-ud-din Tufail Secretary-General-PTF were also present at the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony was also attended by Advocate Majid Bashir President-ITA, Tufail Cheema Secretary-ITA and a large number of players, coaches and parents. Results (Finals):Boys’ Singles: Xiuyuan Guo of China beat Sion Ji of Korea 7-6 (3), 6-2Girls’ Singles Dinara De Silva of Sri Lanka beat Karolina Ligai of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-4

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 22 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Bilal Asim win Doubles title

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahmad Nael Qureshi pairing with Bilal Asim have lifted the Doubles title of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after beating Abubakar Talha and Haider Ali Rizwan 2-0 in the final here at PTF Tennis Complex on Friday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Semifinals): Sion Ji (KOR) beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-4, 6-4Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Bilal Asim 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Semifinals): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) bt Chaerin Lee (KOR) 7-5, 6-3Dinara De Silva (SRI) bt Hinata Wada (JPN) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1Boys' Doubles Final: Ahmad Nael Qureshi / Bilal Asim beat Abubakar Talha /Haider Ali Rizwan 6-4, 6-3Girls Doubles Final: So Yuna(KOR) / Yeon Joo Cha(KOR) beat A Hyun Jo (KOR) / Chaerin Lee(KOR) 6-2, 6-3 Saturday (Schedule):Girls’ Singles Final: 10:00 amBoys’ Singles Final: 02:00pm

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 21 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Karolina, Hinata, Dinara De, Chaeirn qualify for semifinals

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Karolina Ligai (KAZ), Hinata Wada, Dinara De Silva (SRI), and Chaeirn Lee (KOR) moved into the semifinals of the Girls’ Event of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after beating their respective opponents at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad on Thursday.In the Boys Singles two Pakistani boys, Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim, have qualified for the semifinals. Ahmad Nael showcased an impressive performance, defeating Minwoo Kim of Korea 6-1, 6-2 to secure his spot. Meanwhile, Bilal Asim advanced to the semifinal after receiving a walkover as Mohammad Talha Khan withdrew from their match due to a shoulder injury.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim w/o Mohammad Talha KhanXiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Abubakar Talha (PAK) 6-3, 7-5Sion Ji (KOR) beat Youngchae OH (KOR) 6-1, 6-0Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Yeon Joo Cha(KOR) 6-4, 6-1Hinata Wada (JPN) beat A Hyun Jo (KOR) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat So Yuna(KOR) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4Chaeirn Lee (KOR) beat Elizaveta Privalova(RUS) 6-4, 6-3Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Mohammad Haider All Rizwan(PAK)/ Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Yota Nishikori(JPN) / Youngchae Oh (KOR) 6-3, 3-6 (10-7)Ahmad Nael Qureshi / Bilal Asim beat Pudit (THA) / Teetawat(THA) 6-3, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Ahmed Nael overcomes Asad Zaman 2-0

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Top seed Ahmad Nael Qureshi outclassed compatriot Asad Zaman in straight sets 2-0 in the ITF Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Wednesday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Sion J (KOR) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Patham Laosakulporn (THA) 7-5, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Yeonmu Jung (KOR) 6-4, 6-2Minwoo KIM (KOR) beat Mohammad Haider All Rizwan (PAK) 6-1, 7-5Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Ho Jun Park (KOR) 6-4, 3-6, 7-5Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Hinata WADA (JPN) beat hayoon KIM (KOR) 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3Karolina LIGAI (KAZ) beat Haruhi KATSUBE (JPN) 6-2, 6-2Youngchae OH (KOR) beat Pudit PHAPATSIRIKUL (THA) 6-4, 6-4Elizaveta PRIVALOVA beat Gehansa Methnadi LAMAPPULAGE DON (SRI) 6-, 6-2Yeon Joo CHA (KOR) beat PAWEENON NUALSRI (THA) 7-5, 6-3Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):A Hyun (KOR) / Chaeria LEE (KOR) beat Tanisha KANTAM (SGP)/ Leyla-Esther KNESE (GER) 6-1, 6-4Dinara DE SILVA (SRI) / Phitchayapak (THA) beat Jn A HONG (KOR)/ Chaewon MOON (KOR) 6-2, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 19 Nov, 2024

ITF World Junior: Bilal Asim, and Ahmad Nael post victory

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Bilal Asim paring with compatriot Ahmad Nael Qureshi claimed an easy win in the Doubles Event of the ongoing ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 after thrashing their opponents in straight sets 2-0 here at PTF Tennis Complex on Tuesday.Earlier, in the opening ceremony, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman of Islamabad Tennis Association, inaugurated the ITF Pakistan PPL- Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships 2024. The ceremony was also attended by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President PTF, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail Secretary, PTF, Majid Bashir President ITA, Tufail Cheema Secretary ITA, G. Ali Noon, Chief Corporate Services PPL (Sponsor), Mohammad Arif Qureshi Supervisor of International Tennis Federation (ITF) London and other distinguished officials of Islamabad Tennis Association.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Sion Ji (KOR) beat Yota Nishikora (JPN) 6-4, 6-2; Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4); Yeonmu Jung (KOR) beat Mohammed All (CAN) 6-2, 6-3; Abubakar Talah (PAK) beat Andrew Kaavinda Wijemanne (SRI) 6-0,6-3; Minwoo Kim (KOR) beat Teetawat Tavachehongsrl (THA) 6-1, 7-6 (5)Girls’ Singles (Round-2): Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat Chaewon Moon (KOR) 6-2, 6-2; A Hyun 30 (KOR) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-4, 6-4; Chaerin Lee (KOR) beat Paramee Tadkaew (THA) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5; So Yuna (KOR) beat Palina Huretskaya (RUS) 6-0, 6-1Boys’ Doubles (Round-1): Bilal Asim (PAK) /Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Patham Lacsakulporn (THA)/ Ariyaphol Leekul (THA) 6-2, 6-2; Pudit Phapatsirikul / Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) beat Minwoo Kim (KOR)/ Ho Jun Park (KOR) 2-6, 6-4 (12-10); Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK)/Abu Bakar Talha (PAK) beat Sion II (KOR)/Yeomu JUNG (KOR) 6-4, 5-7 [10-5); Aahil Kaleel (SRI)/ Louis Eliah Knese (GER) beat Tchegoun Derosa (USA)/ Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) 6-3, 6-3; Ahtesham Humaun (PAK)/ Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI)/ Methika (SRI) 6-1, 6-2; Yota Nishikori (JPN)/ Youngchae Oh (KOR) beat Chanapat Psutharnonth (THA)/ Danthal Takong (THA) 6-0, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 18 Nov, 2024

ITF Pakistan World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 starts

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 got underway here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, as the Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashood Ahmad Khan graced the opening ceremony as a chief guest.The prestigious tournament, which has attracted 50 foreign players from 15 countries, reflects Pakistan’s growing prominence in the international tennis community. During his visit, Mashood met with the players, extended a warm welcome to the foreign participants, and conveyed his best wishes for the competition.Mashood also met Hassan Usmani, the winner of the Ashgabat Open ATF Under-14 Championship. He congratulated Hassan and his family on this remarkable achievement, praising his efforts in bringing laurels to Pakistan and keeping the national flag high.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) President of PTF, and Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R), Secretary General of PTF, expressed their gratitude to the Chairman for his support and visit. They acknowledged his role in fostering the growth of sports and thanked him for inaugurating both the tournament and the Players' Tennis Hut.Additionally, Tariq Mahmood Murtaza, Chairman of the Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA), Majeed Basir, President of ITA, and Tufail Cheema, Secretary of ITA, visited the PTF Tennis Complex. They interacted with players, coaches, and parents, extending their good wishes for the championship and appreciating the efforts behind this event.Results (Day-1):Boys’ Singles (Round-1): Ahmad Nael Qureshi (Pak) beat Louis Ellah Knese (GER) 6-1, 6-3; Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Mweckramaginhe Mudiyanselage (SRI) 6-0, 6-1: Aahil Kaleel (SRI) beat Nadir Mirza (PAK) 2-6, 3-2 Ret; Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Danthal Takong (THA) 7-5, 6-1; Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Jean Pyun (KOR) 6-3, 6-0; Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) 6-0, 6-0; Partham Laosakulporn (THA) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Ariyaphol Leekul (THA) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2; Pudit Phapatsirikul (THA) beat Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari (PAK) 6-4, 6-1; Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Tchegoun Derosa (USA) 6-1, 6-0; Ho Jun Park (KOR) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-3, 6-3Girls’ Singles (Round-1): Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Leyla-Esther Knese (GER) 6-0, 6-1; Haruhi Katsube (JPN) beat Amna Al Qayum (PAK) 6-1, 7-5; Paweenon Nualsri (THA) beat Zainab Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; A Hyun Jo (KOR) beat Mahrukh Sajid (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; So Yuna (KOR) beat Jingke Yan (CHN) 6-2, 6-2 ; Elizaveta Privalova (RUS) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0; Palina Huretskaya (Belarus) beat Soha Ali (PAK) 6-1, 7-5;

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 14 Nov, 2024

ITF Junior: Mohammad Talha, and Nasir Mirza reach in semifinals

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Two local tennis players, Mohammad Talha Khan, and Nasir Mirza marched into semifinals of the Boy’s Singles discipline of the ongoing the ITF Pakistan J30 Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championships 2024 after outplaying their respective rivals here at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Park Dohyun (KOR) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3Sion Ji (KOR) beat Seung Woo Han (KOR) 6-0, 6-0Nasir Mirza (PAK) beat Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) 6-1, 3-6, 6-1Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Karolina Ligai (KAZ) beat Chaerin Lee (KOR) 6-1, 6-3Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat Aaraa Aasaal Azim (MDV) 6-2, 6-1So Yuna (KOR) beat Hayoon Kim (KOR) 6-2, 6-1Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) beat A Hyun (KOR) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan / Abubakar Talha (PAK) beat Aahil Khalil (SRI) / Louis Eliah Kense ( GER) 6-4, 6-3Bilal Asim / Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) / Ho Jun Park (KOR) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3Girls’ Doubles (Semifinals):Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) / So Yuna (KOR) / Paweenon Nulsuri (THA) beat Paramee Tadakew (THA) 6-4, 6-3Haruhi Katsube (JPN) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Aaraa Aasaal Azim (MDV) Amana Ali (PAK) 7-5, 6-1