Tennis
Sheheryar Memorial Tennis Championship: Noor, Ushna move into semifinals
LAHORE (PR): Noor Malik and Ushna Sohail cruised into semifinals of the ongoing Sheheryar Malik Memorial Tennis Championship 2024 after winning their respective matches of the Ladies’ Singles at the Sports Board Tennis Complex, Nishtar Park Lahore. In the ladies' singles quarterfinals, Noor Malik delivered a commanding performance, defeating Rahat ul Ain 6-1, 6-1 to secure her place in the semifinals. Ushna Sohail also cruised through her match with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Soha Ali. Other quarterfinal winners included Mehaq Khokhar, who overcame Khunsa Babar 6-1 before Babar retired, and Sheeza Sajid, who swept Lalarukh 6-2, 6-0.The Seniors 40+ doubles quarterfinals saw Azhar Ali Khan and Hadi dominate Syed Shamas ud Din and Ahsan Wali, winning 6-3, 6-0. In the seniors 55+ semifinals, Kafi Siddiqui and Waheed Ahmad battled to a 3-6, 6-4, 10-7 win over Dr Arif and Zargam Khan, while Nauman Aleem and Waqar Nisar defeated Dr Shehzad and Ch Amir 6-1, 6-1. In the boys U-18 quarterfinals, Hamza Asim secured an easy 6-0, 6-1 win over Mohammad Yahya, while M Salaar fought through a tough three-setter to defeat Yafat Amir Mazari 6-7, 6-1, 6-4. Abubakar Talha, the champion of the last junior tennis event, advanced with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Asad Zaman. In the boys U-14 quarterfinals, standout performances included Hassan Usmani’s 4-0, 4-1 win over Syed Mahad Shehzad and Ruhab Faisal’s 4-2, 4-2 triumph over Shayan Afridi. Abdur Rehman and Omer Jawad also progressed with comfortable victories. Abdur Rehman defeated M Junaid 4-0, 4-1 and Omer Jawad beat Razik Sultan 4-0, 4-2. Meanwhile, in the boys U-12 pre-quarterfinals, Arsh Imran beat Zayd Zaman 5-3, 4-1, and Majid Ali Bachani fought back to defeat M Faizan 0-4, 4-1, 4-0. Other winners included Shayan Afridi, Mohammad Ali, and Mohammad Junaid. Shayan Afridi beat Omer Zaman 4-0, 4-0, Mohammad Ali beat Fahad Mustafa 4-0, 4-0 and M Junaid beat Aliyan Ali 4-1, 4-2.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open: Top seeds advance to next round
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: All top seeding tennis lads claimed victories on the second day of the Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 here at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park on Tuesday.Results (Day-2):Men’s Singles (pre-quarterfinals):Shoaib Khan beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-1Aqeel Khan beat Shehzad Khan 6-4, 6-4Barkat Ullah beat Sami Zeb Khan 7-5, 6-2Abubakar Talhabeat Haider Ali Rizwan 6-2, 6-2Mohammad Abid beat Heera Ashiq 7-6, 6-4Yousaf Khalil beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 7-6Muzamil Murtaza beat Hasheesh Kumar 6-1, 7-6 Ladies' Singles (quarterfinals): Noor Malik beat Laiba Iqbal Khan 6-1, 6-1Ushna Sohail beat Fajar Fayyaz 6-0, 6-0Khunsha Babar beat Momina Imran 6-0, 6-0 Rahat ul Ain beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-2, 6-2Boys’ U18 (pre-quarterfinals):Hamza Asim beat Mohammad Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-1Mohammad Salaar beat Yafat Nadeem 6-1, 6-2Mohammad Yahya beat Hussnain Ali Rizwan 6-0, 6-0Abdul Basit beat Hassan Usmani 6-4, 7-6Asad Zaman beat Haziq Areejo 6-2, 6-2Boys’ U14 (pre-quarterfinals):Hassan Usmani beat Aalay Hussain 4-0, 4-1Syed Mahad Shehzad beat Ansar Ullah 4-1, 4-2Ruhab Faisal beat Ohad-e-Mustafa 4-1, 4-0Shayan Afridi beat Mohammad Muaz 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Junaid beat Zayd Zaman 2-4, 4-1, 4-0Abdur Rehman beat Waqas Janas 4-2, 5-3Razik Sultan beat Aliyan Ali 4-1, 4-2Omer Jawad beat Mohammad Umer Ali 4-0, 4-0.
Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship starts
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 got underway here at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy in Nishtar Park on Monday. The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Mian Usman Ali, Additional Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab, and Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Senior Executive Vice President of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association, Waqar Nisar, PLTA Finance Secretary, Nauman Aleem, Asif Riaz, Tournament Referee, and Faheem Siddiqui, Tournament Coordinator. ResultsMen’s Singles (Round-1): Zubair Arif beat Uzair Khan 6-3, 6-3, Abdullah Adnan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 6-2, 6-4, Heera Ashiq beat Jibran ul Haq 6-3, 6-2, Haider Ali Rizwan beat Asad Zaman 7-5, 6-1, Sami Zeb Khan beat Saqib Hayat 7-6, 2-6, 6-2, Huzaima Abdul Rehman beat Ahmad Ch 6-1, 6-1, Muzamil Murtaza beat Mahatir Mohammad 6-1, 6-1 and Hasheesh Kumar won against Salaar 7-5, 6-2. Boys’ U18 (Round-1): Hamza Roman beat Omer Jawad 6-4, 6-4, Haider Ali Rizwan beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-4, Abdul Basit beat Kashan Tariq 6-4, 6-2, Mohammad Salaar beat Mustansir Ali Khan 6-3, 6-3, Yafat Nadeem beat Shaheer Khan 6-4, 6-4, Nabeel Qayum beat against Atia Ur Rehman 6-1, 6-0, Amir Mazari beat Zain Saeed 6-1, 6-1, Mohammad Yahya beat Ali Zafar 6-1, 6-2, Husnain Ali Rizwan beat beat Abu Bakar Khalil 0-6, 6-0, 6-2, Mohammad Reyam Khan beat Junaid Mehr 6-0, 6-1, Mohammad Hamza Asim beat Inam Qadir 6-2, 6-0, Sheheryar Anees beat Ruhab Faisal 2-6, 7-5, 6-2, Abu Bakar Talha beat Muzamil Bhand 6-0, 6-0, and Asad Zaman beat Mohammad Haziq Asim 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.Boys’ U-14 (Round-1): Mohammad Muaz beat Ali Bachani 4-1, 4-1, Mohammad Junaid beat Mohammad Ayan Khan 4-2, 4-2, Ansar Ullah beat Ansar Ullah 4-1, 4-0, Syed Mahad Shehzad beat Mohammad Huzaima 4-0, 4-1, Waqas Janas beat Mohammad Ali 4-1, 4-1, Omer Jawad beat Mahad Rashid 4-0, 4-0 and Abdur Rehman beat Ahmad Khuda Bakhsh 4-0, 4-0.
Aitchison College Junior Championship: Talha, Bismel win titles
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Abubakar Talha and Bismel Zia clinched the boys and girls U-18 titles at the Aitchison College Junior Tennis Championship 2024 at Aitchison College, Mall Road, Lahore. In the Boys U-18 final, Abu Bakar Talha, student of Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEI) and sponsored player of SA Gardens, clinched the double crowns in the prestigious event as he first won the U-18 singles title and then doubled it by winning the U-18 doubles title. In the boys U-18 singles final, Abubakar overpowered Asad Zaman 6-2, 6-3 to secure the championship title. Abubakar later teamed up with Haider Ali Rizwan in the boys U-18 doubles final, where they dominated Kashan Tariq and Yafat Nadeem with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 title win. On the girls’ side, Bismel Zia, being sponsored by Ali Embroidery Mills and coached and mentored by renowned coach Rashid Malik, delivered a stellar performance in the girls U-18 final, defeating Romaisa Malik 6-2, 6-3. She thanked Ali Embroidery Mills CEO Tariq Zaman for his generous support and also expressed her gratitude to her coach and mentor Rashid Malik for his able guidance and training that helped her excel at the national tennis circuit. Bismel Zia’s attempt at a double victory was thwarted in the girls U-14 final, where Hajra Rana claimed the title with a 4-2, 4-2 win. Hajra then dominated Khadija Khalil 4-1, 4-0 in the girls U-12 final to double her crowns. Other notable results included Hassan Usmani's victory over Umer Jawad, a promising student of Beaconhouse School Defence Campus. In the boys U-14 final, securing a 6-0, 6-2 win. In the boys U-12 final, Rashid Ali Bachani edged past Mohammad Muaz in two closely contested sets, winning the title by 5-4, 5-4. The doubles finals saw Mohammad Muaz and Mohammad Ayan triumph in the boys/girls U-12 category, defeating Rashid Ali Bachani and Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill 4-0, 5-4. In the boys U-16 (Punjab Ranking) final, Abdul Basit won against Amir Mazari 6-2. In the boys/girls U-10 (Punjab Ranking) final, Muhammad Ayan edged out Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill 7-5. Omer Zaman of Aitchison College Lahore was the chief guest for the event, congratulating the young athletes on their performances and encouraging them to continue pursuing their passion for tennis.PLTA Senior Executive Vice President Rashid Malik thanked Aitchison College Principal SM Turab Hussain and management for sponsoring this event and hoped that they will continue to support sports, especially tennis in Pakistan.
TENNIS - Wheelchair 07 Oct, 2024
Karachi (PR)The Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Camp under the auspices of Pakistan Tennis Federation concluded at KPT Sports Complex Karachi. Four weekend sessions and two tournaments held during month Long Camp.30 plus physically impaired athletes attended the Camp and tournaments.The next phase of Camp shall be held from next week at Union Club Karachi. We have witnessed the progress of all players in KPT Sports Complex camps and both tournaments. Now we are shortlisting the list to focus on better players for national and international tournaments. Meanwhile the long duration Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Camp Under the Auspices of Mirpurkhas Tennis Association shall commence from Saturday12th October till mid December 2024.Nawab Muzaffer Mughal shall be head coach. One such Camp also progressing at Peshawar under KP Tennis Association. Mohammad Khalid Rehmani
World Tennis League unveils star-studded lineup of players for Season 3
Sports Bulletin ReportAbu Dhabi (UAE): The World Tennis League on XX-day unveiled a star-studded lineup of players for its third season, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22, 2024.The stellar lineup, featuring two Olympic gold medalists, five Grand Slam champions, six of the top 12 male players, and six of the top 10 female players, is set to assemble at the Etihad Arena as the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), and Miral once again gear up to host 'The Greatest Show on Court'.The 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková (Women’s World No. 10) and Women’s Doubles Paris 2024 Gold Medalist Jasmine Paolini (Women’s World No. 5) will make their debut, while as many as 14 tennis superstars are set to return to the World Tennis League 2024, which promises to be bigger and more exciting.Aryna Sabalenka (Women’s World No. 2), fresh off her recent US Open triumph, will return to the World Tennis League alongside World No. 1 Iga Świątek, who secured the Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics as well as her third consecutive French Open title earlier this year.The lineup also includes top female players such as Women’s Doubles Paris 2024 Silver Medalist Mirra Andreeva (Women’s World No. 22), Elena Rybakina (Women’s World No. 4), Paula Badosa (Women’s World No. 19), and Caroline Garcia (Women’s World No. 36).Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev (Men's World No. 5) and Andrey Rublev (Men's World No. 6), who were part of the WTL 2023 title-winning team PBG Eagles, will compete again at the competition, along with 2024 US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz (Men's World No. 7), Hubert Hurkacz (Men's World no. 8) and Casper Ruud (Men’s World No. 9).Among the male stars, Stefanos Tsitsipas (Men’s World No. 12), Sumit Nagal (Men’s World No. 83) and Aussie sensation Nick Kyrgios will also return for one of the biggest sporting events in Abu Dhabi.The previous edition of the WTL attracted over 20,000 attendees and was broadcast live in more than 125 countries. The event also featured world-class artists performing at the Yas Island.Women’s Tennis Stars1. Iga Świątek (Women's World No. 1)2. Aryna Sabalenka (Women’s World No. 2)3. Elena Rybakina (Women’s World No. 4)4. Jasmine Paolini (Women’s World No. 5)5. Barbora Krejčíková (Women's World No. 10)6. Paula Badosa (Women’s World No. 19)7. Mirra Andreeva (Women’s World No. 22)8. Caroline Garcia (Women’s World No. 36)Men’s Tennis Stars1. Daniil Medvedev (Men's World No. 5)2. Andrey Rublev (Men's World No. 6)3. Taylor Fritz (Men's World No. 7)4. Hubert Hurkacz (Men's World no. 8)5. Casper Ruud (Men’s World No. 9)6. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Men’s World No. 12)7. Sumit Nagal (Men’s World No. 83)8. Nick Kyrgios
ATF U12 Team Competition Final: Pakistan beat Thailand 2-1
Sports Bulletin ReportShymkent (Kazakhstan): Pakistan beat Thailand 2-1 in th Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) Under-12 Team Competition Final 2024 here at Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The Pakistan team has been placed in Group D, alongside Saudi Arabia and Thailand.Results:In the first single: Nimnuankul Punnapat beat Rashid Ali 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4)In the second singles: Mohammad Shayan Afridi beat Lamornpanich Shaah 6-1, 6-3In the doubles: Rashid Ali / Mohammad Shayan Afridi beat Nimnuankul Punnapat / Lamornpanich Shaah 6-4, 6-3
ATF U12 Team Competition Final 2024: Pakistan beat Saudi Arabia 2-1
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan started their campaign in the ATF Under-12 Team Competition Final 2024 and thrashed Saudi Arabia 2-1 at Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Pakistan will face Thailand in their second match on Tuesday at the same venue. The Pakistan team has been placed in Group D, alongside Saudi Arabia and Thailand.Results:In the first single, Rashid Ali beat Al Ghafi Elyas 6-0, 4-6, 6-1In the second singles, Elmansoury Hamza beat Mohammad Shayan Afridi 4-6, 6-3, 6-2In the doubles: Rashid Ali / Mohammad Shayan Afridi beat Al Zahrani Anas/Elmansoury Hamza 6-2, 6-4.
Pakistan Confident for Davis Cup World Group-II Tie against Barbados
A 9-member contingent ready to face Barbados on September 14-15 in Bridge TownSports Bulletin ReportBridge Town (Barbados): A big contingent including 5 players and 4 officials are confident to produce an acceptable performance against hosts Barbados in the Davis Cup World Group-II tie, which will be played on September 14, and 15, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF and a playing member of the team, expressed confidence in the team's chances of success. "The Pakistan team is a combination of experience and young blood, and we are confident of winning the tie, “ Aisam added.Aqeel Khan, an experienced player on the team, said: "Barbados is a strong team with world-class players, and we will do our best to play our best game and win the tie."Pakistan Contingent: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, Ahmad Nael Qureshi (Players), Hamid-ul-Haq (Captain), Mohammad Khalid (Coach), Col (Retd) Zia-ud-din Tufail (Team Manager), Mohammad Shahid (Physio).
Khawar Hyat Memorial: Mohammad Shoaib, Ushna Suhail lift titles
Mohammad Shoaib overcomes Aqeel Khan in Men’s Singles final, Ushna defeats AmnaAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Top national tennis lad Mohammad Shoaib and top national women Ushna Suhail lifted the titles of the Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament in their respective categories Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles respectively after beating Aqeel Khan and Amna Ali Qayum in finals here at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Friday.In a thrilling Men's Singles final, Mohammad Shoaib of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) beat Aqeel Khan with a score-line of 7-5, and 6-3. In the first set, both players exhibited top class game of tennis and played excellent powerful forehands and backhands with classic drives. However, Mohammad Shoaib won the first game on tie-break while in the second set, Mohammad Shoaib proved too good and finished the match comfortably.Earlier, in the Ladies' Singles final, Ushna Suhail secured victory against Amna Ali Qayum in straights sets 2-0. The final score-line was 6-1, and 6-1. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of the PTF graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the players.Also, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of PTF, Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail [R], Secretary-General PTF, Khawaja Suhail, SVP-PTF Col. Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Ex-DDG-PSB, and Azeem Shah, former DG-CDA were present in the ceremony. The event was also attended by a large number of tennis enthusiasts, players, parents, coaches, and media personnel. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi congratulated all the winners and runners-up, encouraging them to work hard towards future success.It ia pertinent to mention here that Khawar Hyat Khan, who served as the Senior Executive Vice President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) from 2015 until his passing on 26th January 2024, under the leadership of Senator Salim Saifullah Khan.
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