Tennis
TENNIS - Wheelchair 20 May, 2022
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ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan No. 1 wheelchair tennis star, Asif Gul Abbasi hoped that he would boost the green flag in the international sports arenas in upcoming prestigious international wheelchair tennis fixtures, as he was toiling hard to maintain fitness level. It is pertinent to mention here that Asif defeated high ranked Indian players in both Singles and Double event in the Wheelchair Tennis World Cup qualifying tournament in Antalya, Turkey.
While talking to this international sports website over his mobile from London he added that the victory against traditional rival India encouraged him too much and he was toiling hard to give them tough fight in the forthcoming international wheelchair tennis events.
Abbasi, 42, further said, “I won a total of three international tennis tournaments so far and I am solitary wheelchair tennis player of Pakistan, who broke into top 100 best world ranking 82 in the world in October 2018. I won 16 National series wheelchair tennis tournaments in the UK in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and was declared best player thrice in same years, “he maintained.
Responding to a question, he said that he achieved these honours without any support or help from any organisation. “Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) should support me and I can win the medals in the international games including Paralympics in future. I had contacted Pakistan Paralympics and requested them to send my name for Paralympics 2020 but they did not take this seriously. Unfortunately I could not represent Pakistan in these games, “he replied.
CAS KHYBER CUP NATIONAL RANKING TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Top national tennis players including Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Sohaib, Mohammad Abid and Muzammil Murtaza have confirmed their entries in the 39th Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Khyber Cup National Ranking Tennis Tournament, which is scheduled to kick-off from May 20, 2022 at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad.
According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), top national tennis tournament is pursuing prize mony of Rs. 700, 000. Top national tennis lads Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Abid, Yousaf Khalil, Shahzad Khan, Barkatullah, Heera Ashiq and Mudassir Murtaza have confirmed their participation and will be in action during 7-day fixture.
A total number of 125 players will take part in different five categories including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Boys Under-18 Singles, Boys & Girls Under-12 Singles and 45+ Doubles. Prize Money of Rs. 700000 will be distributed amongst the participants. Also, PTF will provide available accommodation to the outstation players at PTF Complex.
The matches will be played in two sessions because of the hot weather, 1st session from 8 am to 1 pm and 2nd session from 4 pm to onward. Arif Qureshi ITF White Badge Referee will officiate the matches. The final will be played on May 26 at the same venue.
Salim Saifullah Khan President-PTF said:
Khyber Cup is one of our very prestigious events on the PTF calendar and assured all possible support and assistance for the smooth conduct of the event. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has always played an active role in the promotion of tennis in Pakistan. I wish all the participants good luck for better performance during the tournament.
Westbury National Seniors & Juniors Tennis Championship from May 14, 2022
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-The 19th Westbury National Seniors’ & Juniors’ Tennis Championship 2022 will be played from May 14 to 20 under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and Sindh Tennis Association (STA) at the Hard Courts of Modern Club Karachi.
According to Media Coordinator STA Ishrat Zehra, Juniors Under-18 Singles & Doubles, Boys Under-16 Singles & Doubles, Boys Under-14 Singles & Doubles, Boys & Girls Under-12 Singles & Doubles, Boys & Girls Under-10 Singles & Doubles, Girls Under-18 Singles & Doubles, Girls Under-14 Singles & Doubles and Seniors 55 Plus Doubles event will be played during the 7-day national tennis showpiece.
Organizers also added few local events to offer competition opportunity of all categories which includes Men’s Singles & Doubles, Senior 35+ Doubles, Soft Tennis Men’s Singles & Soft Tennis Ladies Singles and Wheelchair Men’s Singles. All out station main draw Junior players are entitled to economy class railway fare and daily allowances as per PTF rules.
Organizing committee comprises Gulzar Firoz , President, Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, Referee, Sarwar Hussain Tournament Director, Disciplinary committee, (Zafar Hasan, Eibad Sarwar & Adeel Khan ), Qudsia Raja , Assistant Referee, Ishrat Zehra, Media Coordinator, Raisa Ashfaq, Organizing Secretary, Perween Akhter, Farha Riaz, Aqeel Shabbir, Dr. Nadia Razzaq, Fouzia Falak, Shagufta Samadani, Jamil Khan, Afshan Fatima are members.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 25 Apr, 2022
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ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan outclassed Sri Lanka 3-0 in their opening contest of the Under-14 Boys Asia / Oceania World Junior Tennis Final Qualifying Event 2022 that started at R.K Khanna Tennis Stadium New Delhi India.
According to available information from abroad, Pakistan has been placed in Group - D along with Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. Pakistan took a flying start on the opening day and beat Sri Lanka 3-0
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 3-0
Boys Singles:
Hamza Roman beat Cader Basit 6-0, 6-3
Ahtesham Humayun beat Fernando Ganuka 6-0, 6-3
Boys Doubles:
Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan/Hamza Roman beat Cader Basith/Jayabandu Lithum 6-3, 7-6
Under-16 Junior Davis Cup: National training camp in full swing at Bagh-e-Jinnah
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LAHORE:-The training camp of the Boys Under-16 Junior Davis Cup team for the World Group qualifying round matches is in full swing under the supervision of renowned coach Rashid Malik here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah.
The Junior Davis Cup team consists of Bilal Asim, Hamid Israr and M Huzaifa Khan. Both Bilal and Hamid are training hard under the guidance and coaching of Rashid Malik while Mohammad Huzaifa Khan didn’t report to the camp yet.
The training camp rolled into action from April 4 and will conclude on April 8. After that, the national junior team will be leaving for New Delhi on April 9 and the main event will be held from April 11 to 16 at RK Khanna Stadium, New Delhi.
Talking to the media here on Wednesday, team captain Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) said: “The camp is being conducted in hot weather, where I am trying to train the youngsters well, getting them mentally tough ahead of the big event. But the group this time is very tough. They are thoroughly professional with million-dollar budgets for betterment of tennis. They are spending a lot on their players to train them well and provide them with a good number of ITF events so that they may further excel at higher level.
“There is a dire need for the PTF and government to improve the infrastructure and arrange maximum ITF and ATF events for Pakistani players at home and abroad, so that they may continuously take part in the international events and earn crucial points to improve their international rankings as well as their games and skills,” said the renowned coach, whose aim is to produce tennis champions like he has been doing for the last three decades.
“The PTF should also send the national team to the venue of the event a bit earlier, as the players need to adapt to the conditions and if they practise there, it will further sharpen their chances to give their best against their respective opponents,” said Malik, who will also be defending his ITF Senior 45 plus title in Delhi after the Junior Davis Cup event.
Speaking about his preparation for the mega event, Pakistan No. 1 Under-16 player Bilal Asim said: “Our practice under the coaching of Sir Rashid Malik is going well as we are training hard and trying to improve our game and skills. Although the competition is very tough as top tennis playing nations are featuring in it, yet we will try to give tough times to our opponents.”
Another talented player Hamid Israr said: “Sir Rashid Malik has been training us very hard and under his guidance, we are learning well and improving our skills and techniques. The key thing of the camp is that Sir Malik is trying to make us mentally and physically strong and we will try to give tough fights to our respective opponents.”
TENNIS - National Juniors 06 Apr, 2022
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LAHORE:-Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation will sponsor upcoming national tennis lad Huzaifa Abdul Rehman for the training at the Next Gen Academy in Florida and funding for his professional career in the Men’s Circuit. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at a ceremony that attended by Board-Member of the BARD foundation Faisal Dawood and Huzaifa’s family.
“Huzaifa is a promising young tennis player with an array of early accomplishments to his name already. At BARD, we realize that to reach the very top, young athletes need constant support and nurturing, which unfortunately, at this moment is not available to many in Pakistan. We are very happy to step in and provide the resources Huzaifa requires in progressing further on the international stage and making Pakistan proud. The Foundation will continue to support deserving youngsters in achieving their true potential, both in education and sports” said Faisal Dawood.
Huzaifa has so far had a remarkable career in Tennis: In 2016, he was Ranked No. 2 in Asia Under-14, while winning the Under-14 tournament in Thailand. In 2018, he won the Under-14 Title in Saudi Arabia and a gold in the Junior Davis Cup. In January 2020, he was the Top-Ranked Pakistani player globally. Huzaifa is trained by David Pierce, the brother and trainer of Mary Pierce (3x Grand Slam winner).
In 2020-2021 the young tennis star spent 18 months at Next Gen Academy, while competing in 25 international tournaments in Asia & USA. Huzaifa’s coach at the Next Gen Academy, Travis Brady, believes that he has an exciting future ahead, “He is feisty on court, and his game is aggressive. He plays good, defensively, with an unbelievable forehand and a good serve.”
TENNIS - Local News 03 Apr, 2022
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LAHORE:-Amir Mazari claimed triple crowns while Abdur Rehman and Hajra Sohail grabbed two titles each in the Talat Rafiq Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah Saturday.
In the boys U-16 final, phenomenal Amir Mazari played tremendous tennis against Abdur Rehman and overwhelmed him by 8-3 to clinch the title. Amir Mazari doubled his crowns, when he outpaced the same opponent - Abdur Rehman – with the same score of 8-3 in the boys U-14 final. Talented Amir completed the hat-trick of the titles, when he, partnering with Abdur Rehman, trounced the pair of Aalay Husnain and Eesa Bilal 6-2 in the boys U-14 doubles final.
Abdur Rehman (AAA Associates), who earlier, partnering with Amir Mazari, grabbed the doubles title, added another crown in his tally when he defeated her younger sister, Hajra Sohail, 8-6 in the boys/girls U-12 final. Sensational Hajra Sohail first earned the girls U-16 title by toppling Bismal Zia 8-1 in the final and then she completed the brace of her crowns, when she thrashed young Ehsan Bari by 8-0 in the boys/girls U-10 final.
PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) graced the concluding ceremony as chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners and top performers. Other notables present on the occasion were players and their families and tennis enthusiasts.
TENNIS - Local News 03 Apr, 2022
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD:-Muddassir Murtaza has won the Men’s Singles title of the ITC Twin City Tennis Tournament that concluded here at Islamabad Tennis Complex G-6 on Saturday. He stunned Hamza in the final 2-0 without conceding a single game.
KhadejaLaghari Chairperson ITC Twin City Tennis Tournament distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runner-ups. These local competitions have given and encouraged lot of youngsters from different clubs and area to enhance their abilities in the game, said Fazal-e-Subhan Director Islamabad Tennis Complex (ITC).
Results:
Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals);
Muddasir Murtaza bt Abdullah Shafqat 8-1; Abdullah Khan bt M Khokhar 8-6; Qasim Ali bt Emad Alamgir 8-5; Hamza Asim bt Zaryab Khan 8-6
(Semifinal):
Mudassir Murtaza bt Abdullah Khan 8-3; Hamza Asim bt Qasim Ali 8-5;
(Final):
Muddassir Murtaza bt HamzaAsim 6-0, 6-0
Ladies Singles (Semifinals):
Amna Qayum bt Soha Ali 8-1; Sheeza Sajjid bt Asfa Shebaz 8-6;
Under 16 Boys (Quarterfinals):
Hamza Asim bt Abdullah Rashid 6-1; Abdullah Khan bt Maaz Aqdas 6-1; Nabeel Qayum bt Mustansir Khan 6-1; Sameer Kiyani bt Haziq Asim 7-5
(Semifinals):
Hamza Asim bt Abdullah Khan 6-2; Nabeel Qayum bt Sameer Kiyani 7-5
(Final):
Hamza Asim bt Nabeel Qayum 8-3;
Under-16 Girls (Final):
Amna Qayum bt Soha Ali 8-2
Under-14 Boys (Quarterfinals):
Nabeel Qayum bt Subhan Aslam 6-0; Haziq Asim bt Soha Ali 6-0; Abdul Wasay bt Amar Masood 6-1; Hassan Usmani bt Ahmed Imtiaz 6-2
(Semifinals):
Haziq Asim bt Nabeel Qayum 6-4; Hassan Usmani bt Abdul Wasay 6-2
(Final):
Haziq Asim bt Hassan Usmani 8-3;
Under-14 Girls (Final):
Soha Ali bt Lalarukh Sajjid 6-1
Under-12 Boys (Semifinals):
Hassan Usmani bt Moazam Baber 6-0; Abdul Wasay bt Omer Imtiaz 6-0
(Final):
Hassan Usmani bt Abdul Wasay 8-5;
Under-12 Girls (Semifinals):
Lala Rukh bt Zara Shabaz 6-2; Marukh bt Ayesha Masood 6-1
(Final):
Lalarukh bt Marukh Sajjid 6-4
TENNIS - Local News 02 Apr, 2022
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-The rising stars Abdur Rehman and Hajra Sohail reached the finals of their respective categories in the Talat Rafiq Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 here at PLTA Courts on Friday.
In the boys U-14 semifinals, Abdur Rehman (SICAS) played well against M Sohaan Noor and outpaced him by 8-5 while talented Amir Mazari (Aitchison) took little time to brush aside young Eesa Bilal by 8-1.
In the boys/girls U-12 semifinals, Abdur Rehman continued his good show and played tremendous tennis against Aalay Husnain and outsmarted him by 8-2 while emerging star Hajra Sohail exhibited her prowess against spirited Bismal Zia and outlasted her by 8-1.
In the girls U-16 semifinals, Hajra Sohail maintained her supremacy and this time, she trounced young Fatima by 8-1. In the boys/girls U-10 semifinals, Hajra Sohail totally blanked her opponent Taha Asad and crushed him by 8-0 while Ehsan Bari beat Ameen Abdullah 8-3. All the finals will be played tomorrow (Sunday) followed by the colorful concluding ceremony.
Both brother and sister, Abdur Rehman Sohail and Hajra Sohail are brilliant students of renowned coach Rashid Malik (SBP Head Coach) and they are trained and coached well by the former Davis Cupper – Rashid Malik – who dubbed him as future tennis stars. According to Malik, both the kids have potential and with more hard work, training and facilities, these kids can do wonders at a higher level.
TENNIS - Local News 02 Apr, 2022
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD:-The ITC Twin City Tennis Tournament started at Islamabad Tennis Complex G-6 Islamabad. As many as 70 players have participated in different categories. Fazal-e-Subhan Director ITC inaugurated the tournament.
Results (Day-1):
Men’s Singles (Round-1):
Saher Aleem bt Khiyam Safdar 8-2; Hassan Ishaq bt Zain Ali 8-0; Abdullah Shafqat bt Haseeb Inayat 8-1; Mohammad Riyyan bt Asim Qazi 8-0; Abdullah Khan bt Haider Fiaz 8-0; Qasim Ali bt Mustansir 8-3; Emad Alamgir bt Inam Qadir 8-3; Sameer Kiyani bt Asfa Shebaz 8-1; Omer Masood bt Ahmed Murad 8-4; Mohammad Zaryab bt Rizwan Ahmed 8-5;
Round-2
Mudassir Murtaza bt Sehar Aleem 8-0; Abdullah Shafqat bt Hassan Ishaq 8-1; Abdullah Khan bt Mohammad Riyyan 8-0; Qasim Ali bt Danish Ahmed 8-5; Hamza Asimbt Azan Sajid 8-0
Ladies Singles (Quarterfinal):
Soha Ali bt Amara Khan 6-1; Asfa Shebaz bt Sehar Aleem 6-2; Sheeza Sajid bt Noor 6-0; Amna Qayum bt Saniya 6-0;
Under 16 Boys;
1st round:
Hamza Asim bt Omer Masood 6-1; Abdullah Khan bt Amara Khan 6-0; Nabeel Qayum bt Soha Ali 6-2; Mustansir Ali bt Subhan Aslam 6-0; Haziq Asim bt Ali Zain 6-0; Sameer Kiyani bt Fahad Muzzamil 7-5;
Under-16 Girls (Quarterfinals):
Amna Qayum bt Sara 6-0; Fatima Noor bt Amara Khan 6-1; Zara Lawanginbt Sara Khan 6-2; Soha Ali bt Zara Shebaz 6-1:
Semifinal:
AmnaQayumbt Fatima Noor 6-2; Soha Ali bt Zara Lawangin 6-0;
Under-14 Boys (1st round):
Subhan Aslam bt Omair Ahmed 6-3; Soha Ali bt Orhan Sohail 6-0; Haziq Asim bt Ayan Bin Zahid 6-0; Ammar Masood bt Maaz Aqdas 8-6; Ahmed Imtiaz bt Moazam Baber 6-0; Hassan Usmani bt Zain Ali 6-0;
Under-14 Girls (Quarterfinals):
Soha Ali bt Marukh Sajjid 6-3; Zara Shebaz bt Sara Khan 6-0; Fatima Noor bt Zara Lawangin 6-4; Lala Rukh bt Uzma 6-0;
Under-12 Boys (Quarterfinals):
Hassan Usmani bt Arshman Maqsood 6-0; Moazam Baber bt Orhan Sohail 6-0; Omer Imtiaz bt Ozair Maqsood 6-2; Abdul Wasay bt Amir Masood 6-3;
Under-12 Girls (Quarterfinals):
Lala Rukh bt Sakina 6-0; Zara Shebaz bt Fatima Maqsood 6-2; Ayesha Masood bt AmnaMasood 6-1; Marukh bt Taniya 6-1.
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