Tennis
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: India earn 2-0 lead against hosts Pakistan
Ramkumar overcomes Aisam 2-1 in a thrilling three sets contest at grass courtsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Indian tennis team earned a 2-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group 1 play-off, which started at the grass courts of Aisam Tennis Arena, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Saturday. Ramkumar Ramanathen, and Sriram Balaji claimed victories for India. The Doubles’ and two reverse singles will be played on Sunday (February 4, 2024) at the same venue.In the first singles, Ramkumar Ramanathen won the toss and decided to serve first, as he hit the first serve in the net, however, the Indian guy played an aggressive game and won the first game without conceding a solitary point. Both players exhibited top-class tennis in the first set and maintained their respective serves till 6-6. Aisam won the first set on tie-break at 7-3 by smashing a couple of aces.After losing the first set, Ramkumar changed his strategy and broke the first game of Aisam without conceding a single point. He maintained the same pace in the second game and finished in a similar style without losing any points and made the score 2-0. Aisam bounced back in the set by breaking the 4th game of his challenger to square the set point 2-2. Both players retained serves in the rest of the eight games. The score was one again level at 6-6. This time Ramkumar won the set on a tie-break to level the match at 2-2.In the decisive set, Aisam did not feel well owing to his injury and during the set, he got three minutes of a medical break. Ramkumar finished the third set 6-0. The final score-line of the match was 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-4), 6-0. In the second match, Sriram Balaji defeated Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 at the same venue. The final score-line was 7-5, and 6-3.
Davis Cup Tennis Tie between Pakistan and India to start on Saturday
Aisam to face Ramkumar in the opening fixture of the World Group 1 Play-offAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group 1 play-off between traditional rivals nations Pakistan and India will get underway here at the grass courts Aisam Tennis Arena of the Pakistan Sports Complex on Saturday, as ace national tennis player, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi will face Ramkumar Ramanathen in the opening fixture.Referee Javier Moreno Perez announced the Draws on Friday at a local hotel. Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq will take on Ramkumar Ramanathen of visiting team in the first single of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie while Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan will meet Shriram Balaji in the second encounter of the day.On the second day, the duo of local tennis lads, Muzammil Murtaza pairing with Barkatullah will lock horns with Indian pair Yuki Bhambri, and Saketh Myneni in the Doubles fixture. Reverse Singles will also be played on Sunday at the same venue.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi said: “We are well prepared to encounter high-ranked Indian tennis players in the Davis Cup competitions. I have played against all visiting team’s lads in different tennis events abroad. This time we do not have the grass court advantage because Indian players also play on grass courts but will have a plus point of a home ground and home crowd advantage and people should come and support the national players. We will play a positive game to produce a notable performance against India”. Indian coach Zeeshan Ali said: “We came here to play the Davis Cup Tennis Tie, which is very important for us. We will try our best to win the vital tie. Our players are confident to give maximum against the host side that has world-class players but we are focused on our game and I hope my boys will do well in the Davis Cup Tennis Tie, as our team is visiting Pakistan after 64 years. We had won the previous tie 4-0. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) provided us with international standard facilities here during the last four days”. Match Officials: Javier Moreno Perez (Referee), Emanuel Joseph (Chair Umpire), Nicholas Stellabotte (Chair Umpire), Shahzad Akhter Alvi (Chief of Umpires)Schedule: Davis Cup Tennis Tie (Pakistan vs India)First Singles: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi vs Ramkumar RamanathanSecond Singles: Aqeel Khan vs Shriram BalajiDoubles: Muzammil Murtaza, Barkatullah vs Yuki Bhambri, Saketh MyneniReverse Singles-1: Aqeel Khan vs Ramkumar RamanathanReverse Singles-2: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi vs Shriram BalajiIndia officials: Rohit Rajpal (Non-playing Captain), Zeeshan Ali (Coach), Debashish Das, and Anand Kumar (Physios), Anil Dhupar (Manager), Sunil Yajaman (Coordinator)Pakistan Official: Mohammad Abid (Non-playing captain).
PTF announces a five-man team for Davis Cup Tie against India
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Monday announced a five-member team for The Davis Cup Tennis Tie, which will be played against traditional foes India on February 3 and 4, 2024 here at Grass Courts of Pakistan Sports Complex.Names of Pakistani players: Muzammil Murtaza, Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, BarkatullahOfficials: Mohammad Abid (non-playing captain).Names of Indian players: Regards, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Shriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri, Saketh Myneni, Niki Poonacha, S D Prajwal Dev (reserve)Officials: Rohit Rajpal (Captain), Zeeshan Ali (Coach), Debashish Das & Anand Kumar (Physios), Anil Dhupar (Manager), Sunil Yajaman (Coordinator).
PTF names 3-boy team for Boys’ Under-16 Juniors Davis Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Three teenager tennis players, Hamza Roman, Mikaeel Biag, Abubakar Talha, have been selected for the Pakistan Under-16 Boys’ team for the Pre-Qualifying Event of the Aisa /Oceana Davis Cup Under-16 Junior fixture, which will be played from February 19 to 24, 2024 in Sri Lanka.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the players have been picked-up after conducting trials at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex. Hamza Roman, Mikaeel Biag, and Abubakar Talha produced acceptable performance during the trials.
Federal Cup: Mohammad Shoaib beats Aqeel Khan 2-0 in final
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Top seed, Mohammad Shoaib thrashed second seed Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 in the Men’s Singles final of the 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships that concluded here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Sunday. The final score-line was 6-2, 6-4.In the Men’s Singles final, 22-year-old top seed Mohammad Shoaib of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) outclassed Aqeel Khan 2-0 after the lasted 1 hour 18 minutes on the court. Shoaib got off to a flying start, taking a 4-2 lead by breaking the first game of Aqeel Khan and kept the same pressure to win the first set at 6-2.In the second set, Aqeel fought back but young Shoaib did not allow Aqeel to settle down and exhibited excellent tennis from the base-line and broke the 7th game of Aqeel to build up the winning streak 4-3 in which Aqeel hit a double fault. Shaoib continued the same pressure and in the 10th game, he hit strong serve game and won the set by hitting ace and clinched the Men’s Singles title at 6-2 6-4.Earlier in the day, the Ladies’ Singles Sarah Mahboob clinched the title by eliminating up-comping youngster Amna Ali Qayum from Islamabad in a well-fought straight sets final. Sarah won the toss and chose to serve. Both the players exhibited excellent game of tennis down the line and cross-court, Sarah took the lead 5-4 and broke the 10th game of Amna and won the set at 6-4.In the second set both the players again played the marvelous game of tennis with the combination of excellent cross-court and down the lines. Sarah took the lead of 5-3 by breaking the 8th game of Aman, but Aman fought back bravely and managed to level the score 5 games all by breaking the 9th game of Sarah. In the 11th game, Sarah took the serve advance and again developed the winning lead 6-5. In the 12th game, Aman was unable to maintain her confidence and hit two double faults. Sarah took the advantage and comfortably broke the game and won the set and match at 6-4 7-5. Sayyed Mubasshar Tauqir Shah Addl. Secretary, Information and Managing Director PTV unable to come to witness the final due to an emergent official engagement at Ministry. Usama Azhar Director Sport PTV and Majid Bashir Senior Executive Vice President of Islamabad Tennis Association graced the occasion as guest of honor and distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runners-up.Results (finals):Men’s Singles: Mohammad Shoaib beat Aqeel Khan 6-2, 6-4Ladies’ Singles: Sarah Mahboob Khan beat Amna Ali Qayum 6-4, 7-5Boys & Girls U10 Singles: Mohammad Arsh beat Mohammad Faizan 4-2, 4-1Men’s Doubles: Mohammad Shoaib / Muzammil Murtaza beat Yousaf Khalil / Barkatullah 4-6, 7-6 (2), 10-6.Boys’ U18 Singles: Hamza Roman beat Hamid Israr 7-5, 6-3Boys’ U14 Singles: Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 7-6 (3), 6-2.
Federal Cup: Mohammad Shoaib, Muzammil claim Doubles’ title
Sarah and Aman reach in Ladies final, Mohammad Shoaib to face Aqeel in Men’s finalSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan top national tennis lad Mohammad Shoaib pairing with Muzammil Murtaza clinched the Men’s Double title of the 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships after beating Yousaf Khalil, and Barkatullah in a three set thrilling final here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Garden Avenue on Saturday. The final score-line was 4-6, 7-6 (2), and 10-6. Seed Hamza won U18 title.Top seed Mohammad Shoaib will face 2nd Seed Aqeel Khan in the Men’s Singles final on Sunday afternoon at the same venue. Top seed Sarah Mahboob Khan and Aman Ali Qayum qualified for the Ladies’ final after beating their respective opponents in well-contested semifinals.In the first semifinal, top seed Sarah Mahboob Khan struggled hard to win her match against upcoming Natalia Zaman from Karachi in a three-set match. Talented Natalia Zaman proved her worth against Sarah Mahboob and won the first set at 6-4 by breaking the 5th game of Sarah and taking the lead 1-0.In the 2nd set, Sarah bounced back aggressively and gained his strength according to experience and leveled the match 1-1 set all. In the final set Sarah Khan kept the same pressure and did not allow her opponent to settle down and won the set without conceding a single game and match at score line of 4-6, 6-2, and 6-3. The match lasted 1 hour 45 minutes. The best encounter of the day was played in Men’s Doubles Final when 2nd seed Mohammad Shoaib paring with Muzammil Murtaza struggled hard to win the title against top seed Yousaf Khalil parting with Barkatullah with score of 4-6, 7-6 (2), 10-6.Results (Saturday)Men’s Singles (Semifinals):Aqeel Khan beat Mudassar Murtaza 6-1, 6-1Mohammad Shaoib beat Muzammil Murtaza 6-1, 6-0Men’s Doubles (Final):Mohammad Shoaib / Muzammil Murtaza beat Yousaf Khalil / Barkatullah 4-6, 7-6 (2), 10-6.Ladies’ Singles (Semifinals):Sarah Mahboob Khan beat Natalia Zaman 4-6, 6-3, 6-0Amna Ali Qayum beat Sheeza Sajid 6-3, 6-1.Boys’ U18 Singles (Final):Hamza Roman beat Hamid Israr 7-5, 6-3Boys’ U14 Singles (Final):Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 7-6 (3), 6-2.Boys’ U14 Singles (Semifinals):Mohammad Arsh beat Mohammad Ibrahim Hussain Gill 4-2, 4-2Amir Masood beat Mohammad Faizan 4-0, 4-0.
Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024
ISLAMABAD (Press Release): The 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships moved into the finals phase after arduous and effortful tennis playing activity at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad.In the first semifinal top seed Mohammad Shoaib will vie for the top honor in the Men’s Singles final of 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships, after winning his semifinals against Muzammil Murtaza with a score line 6-1 6-0, whereas second semi-final will be played tomorrow (Saturday) 6th January-2024 at 10:00 AM between Aqeel Khan and Mudassar Murtaza.In the Ladies' Singles event, unseeded Natalia Zaman from Karachi caused a major upset when she eliminated 4th seed Soha Ali in a thrilling three-set match 6-1 4-6 6-4 and moved to the semi-final to face top seed Sarah Mahboob Khan who conveniently won her encounter against Marrukh Sajid 6-0 6-1. Whereas Amna Ali Qayum beat Kainat Ali 6-0 6-0 and Sheeza Sajid won her match against Lalarukh Sajid 7-6(5) 6-4. The best encounter of the day was played between Hamid Israr Khan and M. Hamza Aasim in the Junior 18&Under category. Top seed Hamid Israr struggled hard to win his match against talented upcoming youngster M.Hamza Aasim of Islamabad. In the first set, Both the players exhibited excellent game by hitting cross-court and down-the-line shots till the score reached 6 games all. The set was decided in the tiebreak, in which Hamid Israr changed the game plan and comfortably won the tiebreak 7-1. The second set was again marked in the same style and both the players demonstrated the high standard of the game of tennis. Hamid again changed the pace and strategy of the game plan, and managed to break the 9th game of Hamza to build up the winning lead 5-4 and kept the same pressure in the 10th game by hitting some excellent cross-court shots and won the match and set at 6-4, and qualified for the final. The match lasted 1 hrs 40 minutes. Results:Men’s Singles (Semifinal): Mohammad Shaoib beat Muzammil Murtaza 6-1 6-0.Men’s Doubles (Semifinals):Barkatullah / Yousaf Khalil beat Abdullah Adnan / Mudassar Murtaza 6-4 6-2Muzammil Murtaza / Mohammad Shoaib w/o Mohammad Abid / Ahmad Chaudhary Ladies’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Sarah Mahboob Khan beat Marrukh Sajid 6-0, 6-1Natalia Zaman beat Soha Ali 6-1, 4-6, 6-4Amna Ali Qayum beat Kainat Ali 6-0, 6-0Sheeza Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 7-6 (5), 6-4.Boys’ U18 Singles (Semifinals):Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 7-6 (1), 4-1Hamza Roman beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 7-5, 6-4Boys’ U14 Singles (Semifinals):Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Mohammad Junair Khan 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Hussain Usmani beat Mohammad Shayyan 4-1, 4-0Boys & Girls U10 Singles (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Ibrahim Hussain beat Azan Imran 4-1, 4-0Arsh Imran beat Salaar Khan 2-4, 4-2, 4-0Amir Masood beat Umer Zaman 0-4, 5-4 (6), 4-1Mohammad Faizan beat Behroze Umer 4-1, 4-1.
Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships (Day-III)
Soha Ali, Natalia Zaman, Kainat Ali, and Amna Ali post victories in Ladies’ SinglesAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Soha Ali, Natalia Zaman, Kainat Ali, Amna Ali Qayum registered triumphs in the Ladies event of the 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024 after thrashing their challengers here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Thursday. Sheeza Sajid, Lalarukh Sajid, and Marrukh Sajid got walk-over.In the men’s singles, 6th Seed Mudassar Murtaza upset 4th Seed Mohammad Abid (WAPDA) in a thrilling three-set match with a score line 5-7, 6-2, and 6-2 while top seed Mohammad Shaoib struggled hard to win his encounter against talented Yousaf Khalil in an exciting three set match with the score-line of 7-5, 5-7, and 6-2. Aqeel Khan conveniently won his encounter against upcoming proficient Ahmad Nael Qureshi at 6-2 and 6-4. In the second set which was marked with aces and long rallies and the score went up to 4 all as both players held their respective serves, Aqeel broke the 9th game of talented Qureshi by hitting some winners down the line and forcing out the youngster in 6-4 by holding the 10th game. In the U18 Singles, 5th Seed Mohammad Hamza Aasim, the upcoming proficient from Islamabad caused a major upset during the course of his quarter-final encounter with 3rd Seed Mohammad Salaar Khan. In pursuit of his victory, he added his foot speed and topspin to make him a force to be reckoned with. Mohammad Hamza Aasim managed to oust the 3rd seed 6-2, 6-3.Results:Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Shaoib beat Yousaf Khalil 7-5, 5-7, 6-2Muzammil Murtaza beat Barkatullah 7-6 (2), 6-4Mudassar Murtaza beat Mohammad Abid 5-7, 6-2, 6-2Aqeel Khan beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-1, 6-4Men’s Doubles (Quarterfinals):Yousaf Khalil / Barkatullah beat Aabdal Haider / Zaid Mujahid 7-5, 6-3Mudassar Murtaza /Abdullah Adnan beat Mohammad Zaryab Khan /Huzaima Abdur Rehman 6-4, 7-6 (4)Mohammad Abid / Ahmad Chaudhary beat Hamza Aasim / Mohammad Salaar Khan 6-1, 6-3Mohammad Shaoib / Muzammil Murtaza beat Semi Zeb Khan / Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-3, 6-3.Men’s Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Aabdal Haider / Zaid Mujahid beat Hamza Haziq / Hamza Aasim 6-2, 6-0Mohammad Zaryab Khan / Huzaima Abdur Rehman beat Saqib Hayat / Hamza Roman 7-5, 7-6 (5)Hamza Aasim / Mohammad Salaar Khan beat Talha Khan / Kashan Tariq 6-3, 6-3Mohammad Abid / Ahmad Chaudhary beat Kamran Maqbool / Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-1Semi Zeb Khan / Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Kamran Khan / Zalan Khan 6-3, 6-0Ladies’ Singles (Round-I): Soha Ali beat Shandana Rabbi 6-1, 6-1Natalia Zaman beat Sana Bilal 6-0, 6-0Kainat Ali beat Amna Khan 6-1, 6-3Amna Ali Qayum beat Asfa Shahbaz 5-7, 7-5, 6-2Sheeza Sajid w/o Arzoo IshfaqLalarukh Sajid w/o Mehaq KhokharMarrukh Sajid w/o Zara KhanBoys’ U18 Singles (Quarterfinals):Hamid Israr beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Mohammad Salaar Khan 6-2, 6-3Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Kashan Tariq 6-2, 6-4Hamza Roman beat Hamza Hussain 6-1, 6-3Boys’ U14 Singles (Quarterfinals):Zoahib Afzal Malik beat Syed Mahd Mahmood 4-1, 4-1Mohammad Junaid Khan beat Zohaib Amjad 5-4 (8), 4-1Mohammad Shayyan beat Essa Fahad 4-1, 4-1Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Razik Sultan 4-0, 4-0Boys & Girls U10 Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Azan Imran beat Arham Amjad 4-0, 4-2Arsh Imran beat Hashir Mustafa Subhani 4-0, 4-0Amir Masood w/o Arshman AbbasiBehroze Umer beat Mohammad Bilal Kamran 4-0, 4-0.
Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships (Day-2)
Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf, Barkatullah, Muzammil, Mohammad Abid, Ahmad Nael, and Mudassar reach in quarterfinalsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Mohammad Shoaib (PAF), Aqeel Khan (WAPDA), Yousaf Khalil, Barkatullah, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Abid (WAPDA), Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Mudassar Murtaza (WAPDA) moved into the quarterfinals by winning their respective matches of the 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Wednesday. Today once again the best encounter of the day was played between upcoming youngster Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Saqib Hayat which was won by Ahmed Nael Qureshi in a thrilling three-set match with the score-line of 7-6 (3), 4-6, and 7-5. Ahmad Nael Qureshi earned the vital lead 4-2 by breaking the 1st and 5th games but Saqib bounced back brilliantly and levelled the set 6-6. The set was decided in the tie break which was won by Qureshi 7-3. In the second set, Saqib Hayat exhibited an excellent game of tennis changed his strategy, got the lead 4-2, and continued the same pace won the second set at 6-4, and leveled the match 1-1 all.In the final set, Saqib Hayat continued his winning lead 4-2 by breaking the 1st and 3rd games but was unable to hold his winning streak against the youngster Ahmed Nael Qureshi who not only changed his pace of the game but also played aggressively and hit excellent cross court and down the lines helped him to levelled the set 5 games all.By holding the 11 games took the lead 6-5 and in the 12th game Saqib, Ahmad Nael Qureshi was in full form and did not allow his opponent to settle down and won the game at 15-40 and finished the match by winning the set at 7-5 and qualified for the quarter-final for which he will face 2nd Seed Aqeel Khan. The match lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes, as the final score-line was 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5. Husnain Mehmood ITF White Badge umpire supervised the match.Results:Men’s Singles (Round-II):Mohammad Shoaib (PAF) beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-1Yousaf Khalil beat Hamza Roman 6-3, 6-3Muzammil Murtaza beat Mohammad Salaar Khan 6-2, 6-1Barkatullah beat Shahzad Khan 3-1 (Retd)Mudassar Murtaza beat Sami Zeb Khan 6-2, 6-1Mohammad Abid beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 6-1Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Saqib Hayat 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Zaryab Khan 6-2, 6-0Junior U18 Singles (Round-II):Hamid Israr beat Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-2Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Saifullah Khan 6-3, 6-3Mohammad Salaar Khan beat Abdul Basit 6-4, 6-3Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Mohammad Rehaan Noori 6-1, 6-0Kashan Tariq beat Talha Khan (PES) 5-7, 6-3, 6-0Hamza Roman w/o Hasir AhmadAhmad Nael Qureshi beat Amir Mazari 6-1, 6-2Boys U14 Singles (Round-II):Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Raja Mohammad Taha 4-0, 4-0Mohammad Junaid Khan beat Junaid Meher 1-4, 5-4 (6), 4-0Essa Fahad beat Azan Imran 4-0, 4-1Mohammad Shayyan beat Zayd Zaman 4-1, 4-1Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Rohan Sohail 4-2, 4-1Razik Sultan beat Waqas Janas 4-2, 2-4, 4-0Zohaib Amjad beat Arslan Khan 4-1, 4-1.
Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships start
Ahmad Nael Qureshi surprises seventh seed Abdullah Adnan in straight sets 2-0Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Except 7th seeded, Abdullah Adnan, the rest of the seeded tennis players moved into the second round of the Men’s Singles event of the 36th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships after beating their respective opponents at Abbas PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad Tuesday. The best encounter of the day was between upcoming youngsters Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Abdullah Adnan in which Ahmad Nael Qureshi ousted the seventh seed lad in a well-contested straight-set match. In the first set, Ahmad Nael built up the winning lead 4-1 by breaking the 3rd and 5th game of Abdullah Adnan. Both the players exhibited excellent game of tennis. Abdulah bounced back by winning the 6th and 8th game and reduced the lead 4-5. At this point, Ahmad played aggressively and hold his serve in the 10 game and finished the first set at 6-4. In the second set Ahmed again played brilliantly and build the winning lead 4-2 by breaking 3rd game of Abdullah. In the 8th game both the players showed their prowess which lasted in favour of Abdullah and levelled the match 4 games all. Ahmed Nael show his supremacy and hitting excellent down the lines and cross court and break the 11th game to build up the lead 6-5 and by holding the 12th game finished the match at 7-5. Results (Men’s Singles Round-I): Mohammad Shoaib (PAF) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 6-3, 6-0, Amir Mazari beat Mohammad Haziq Aasim 6-2, 7-5, Hamza Roman beat Mohammad Azeem Khan 6-0, 6-1, Yousaf Khalil beat Kashan Tariq 6-1, 6-1, Muzammil Murtaza beat Jibran-ul-Haq 6-2, 6-1, Mohammad Salaar Khan beat Kamran Maqbool 6-4, 6-4, Shahzad Khan beat Mustansir Ali 6-1, 6-1, Barkatullah beat Zalan Khan 6-1, 6-2, Mudassar Murtaza beat Hamza Hussain 6-3, 6-3, Sami Zeb Khan beat Mohammad Waqas Malik 6-1, 6-4, Huzaima Abdul Rehman w/o Syed Nofil Kaleem, Mohammad Abid beat Hamid Israr 6-2, 6-2, Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat Abdullah Adnan 6-4, 7-5, Saqib Hayat beat Mohammad Talha Khan 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, Mohammad Zaryab Khan beat Talha Khan 6-0, 6-2, Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan 6-1, 6-2.Junior U18 Singles (Round-I):Abdul Basit beat Kamran Khan 6-3, 6-3Kashan Tariq beat Mustansir Ali 6-4, 6-3
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