Tennis
TENNIS - National Juniors 19 Mar, 2022
Sports Reporter
ISLAMABAD:-Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Tennis League started at Islamabad Tennis Complex on Saturday. Around 60 boys and girls from different clubs are participating in the 2-day fixture.
Open Singles (Boys), Open Singles (Ladies), Under 12 and Under 16 Boys and Under 12 and Under 16 Girls events have been included in the KPT Tennis League. The event is being conducted on the round robin system and each player will have to play multiple matches to reach in the semifinal and final rounds.
Results:
Open singles (Boys) Round Robin Matches:
Usman Ijaz Bt Azaan 8-1; Jabir Ali Bt Idress 8-1; Qasim Ali Bt Adnan Khan 8-4; Hamza Asim Bt Inam Qadir 8-2; Qasim Ali Bt Abdullah Khan 8-3; Usman Ijaz Bt Haseeb Inayat 8-1; Jabir Ali Bt Daniyal 8-2; Hamza Asim Bt Abdul Wahid 8-0; Usman Ijaz Bt Ibrahim 8-2;
Ladies singles:
Soha Ali Bt Zara Shebaz 6-0; Sheeza Sajjid Bt Amara 6-3; Soha Ali Bt Sher Aleem 6-2;
TENNIS - National Juniors 18 Mar, 2022
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-Rising stars Asad Zaman and Omer Jawad claimed three titles each in the Sapphire Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah Friday.
Asad won his first title by beating Hassan Ali with a score of 6-1, 7-6. He doubled his crowns when he, partnering with Amir Mazari outpaced the pair of Zaeem Ghafoor and Hassan Ali in the boys U-18 doubles final with a margin of 5-4, 4-2. Asad, who is the No 1 U-16 player, completed the hat-trick of titles when he outsmarted Amir Mazari in the boys U-16 final by 6-1, 6-4. Asad thanked his coach and mentor Rashid Malik (ZTBL) for his training and coaching that is helping him excel at higher level and also lauded Tariq Zaman, CEO Ali Embroidery, for his all-out generous support, as without sponsorship, it is not possible to afford the expensive game like tennis.
Omer Jawad also managed a hat-trick of titles as first he defeated Zohaib Afzal Malik by 6-2, 6-1 to claim the boys U-14 title. He doubled his titles, when he, partnering with Ismail Aftab, grabbed the boys U-14 doubles title. They beat the pair of Aalay Hussain and Eesa Bilal 4-2, 4-1. The victory in the boys/girls U-12 final against young and promising Abdur Rehman helped Omer complete the hat-trick of titles. He outclassed Abdur Rehman 6-0, 6-2.
In the girls Under-18 final, talented Ashtafila Arif beat young Hajra Sohail 7-5, 6-3 to lift the title. In the boys/girls Under-10 final, Hajra Sohail (AAA Associates) outpaced Mustafa Uzair Rana 8-2 to clinch the title. In the boys/girls Under-8, Ahsan Bari grabbed gold, Ibrahim Siraj silver and Daniyal Afzal Malik bronze medal. In the boys/girls Under-6, Soha Ali clinched gold, Mamnoon Bari silver and Diana bronze medal.
Hafsa Shayan of Sapphire Textile graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed prizes and shields among the winners and top performers. Other notables present on the occasion were Col (R) Asif Dar, guest of honour, PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik, players and their families and tennis lovers. Malik thanked the Abdullah Family and Sapphire Textile for sponsoring this event and hoped that they will continue to support and patronage this beautiful game of tennis.
TENNIS - Wheelchair 18 Mar, 2022
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan Wheelchair Tennis team outplayed Indian Wheelchair Team 2-1 in the Wheelchair Tennis World Cup qualifying tournament in Antalya, Turkey.
According to available information from abroad, in the first Singles, Mariappan Durai defeated Fida Hussain in straight sets 2-0 without conceding a solitary game at 6-0, 6-0 and earned vital lead 1-0 in the match.
Pakistan bounced back in the match when UK based Pakistan top wheelchair guy, Asif Gul Abbasi outclassed his Indian opponent Sathasivam 2-0 without conceding a single game during the two sets. Abbasi was too good and displayed top quality game sitting in chair to square the affairs 1-1.
Later, in the Doubles’ decider, Asif Gul Abbasi paring with Fida Hussain ousted challenger pair Mariappan Durai and Karthik 2-1 in a well-contested three sets contest. In the first set, Indian players got the earlier lead 3-0 that helped them to finish the set at 6-4.
Meanwhile, in the second set, India got the lead 3-1. Pakistan fought brilliantly and leveled the set score 3-3, Pakistani lads maintained their game pace clinched the set 7-5 to level the match 1-1. In the Super Set Pakistan overcame India at 10-3 to ink the victory. The final score-line was 4-6, 7-5 and 10-3.
Pakistan wheelchair tennis team comprises of renowned wheelchair tennis player Asif Gul Abbasi, based in UK, Fida Hussain, Mohammad Irfan and team captain, Mohammad Khalid Rahmani of Sindh Tennis Association (STA).
Results:
Mariappan Durai beat Fida Hussain 6-0, 6-0
Asif Gul Abbasi beat Sathasivam 6-0, 6-0
Asif Gul & Fida Hussain beat Karthik & Mariappan Durai 4-6, 7-5, 10-3
TENNIS - National Juniors 14 Mar, 2022
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-The Sapphire Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 will roll into action on Tuesday (March 15) here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah.
According to Tournament Director Rashid Malik, the players from across the Punjab province will be in seen in action in different age group categories including boys U–18, boys U–18 doubles, girls U–18, boys U–16, boys U–14, boys U–14 doubles, boys/girls U–12, boys/girls U–10, U–8 and U–6.
Rashid Malik, who is also PLTA Secretary and former Davis Cup captain and coach, said that the purpose of holding such championships was to promote tennis at grassroots level. “The junior tennis is growing and flourishing in Pakistan and our junior champions are excelling at international circuit and earning good name for Pakistan at international level.
“The PLTA is also committed to continue the vision of PTF President Salim Saifullah Khan and PLTA Chairman Rao Iftikhar Ahmad to hold maximum number of national and international events for juniors and hopefully, this year too, the PLTA will maintain its record of conducting maximum number of tennis events and will also break the previous years’ record,” renowned coach Malik asserted.
The opening ceremony of the Sapphire Punjab Junior Tennis Championship will be held on Tuesday (March 15) at 4:00 pm and PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgh-e-Imtiaz) will inaugurate the event. All the finals of the championship will be played on March 18.
Davis Cup Tie: President PTF thanks IPC Minister, Islamabad police and local media
Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:-President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Salim Saifullah Khan on Monday visited PTF Complex appreciated the efforts of PTF officials and all the staff members for organizing the Davis Cup event in a highly befitting manner.
The President also extended his gratitude to the Minister of Inter Provincial Cooperation (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for providing all possible assistance to make the event highly memorable and successful, without whose support the event would not have been possible.
The President appreciated all the law enforcing agencies especially the Islamabad Police for providing a foolproof security umbrella. He also lauded the service of Pakistan Television for a live broadcast of the Davis Cup tie and print and electric media for their effective coverage.
TENNIS - National Juniors 06 Mar, 2022
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-A rising tennis lad, Bilal Asim claimed triple crowns in the 3rd Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah on Sunday. Bilal Asim played tremendous tennis throughout the tournament and brushed a-side his opponents in the three respective categories to win the Boys’ Singles Under-16, Boys’ Singles Under-18 and Boys’ Doubles titles.
In the Boys’ Under-18 final, Bilal outplayed talented Hamid Israr in straight sets 2-0 with the score of 6-3, 6-2. He doubled his crowns, when he and his partner Hamid Israr outclassed duo of young guns Asad Zaman and Nadir Reza Mirza at 6-4 and 6-3 in Boys’ Under-18 Doubles final. Bilal completed the hat-trick of crowns, when he overpowered promising Asad Zaman without conceding a single game with the score of 6-0, 6-0 in the Boys’ Under-16 final.
Earlier, in the girls Under-18 final, brilliant Zahra Suleman overcame spirited Ashtafila Arif 2-1 in a well contested three set final. The final score-line was 3-6, 7-5 and 10-3. The Boys Under-14 title was claimed by Nadir Reza Mirza, who overwhelmed Ahtesham Humayun by 6-2, 6-2. The Boys Under-14 Doubles title was lifted by Ahtesham/Hamza Roman, who defeated promising pair of Abubakar Talha and Zohaib Afzal Malik by 6-1 and 7-5.
Zohaib Afzal Malik and his partner Abubakar Talha secured the Boys/Girls U-12 Doubles title, when they toppled the duo of Omer Jawad and Ismail Aftab with the score of 6-0, 6-3 in the final. The Boys/Girls U-12 title was claimed by Umar Jawad, who routed Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2, 6-2. Mohammad Shayan Afridi won the Boys/Girls U-10 title by beating young Hajra Suhail 4-1, 4-1. In Boys/Girls U-8, Salman Pirzada grabbed gold, Ehsan Bari silver and Aiman Rehan bronze medal. In Boys/Girls U-6, Musa Pirzada earned gold, Mamnoon Bari silver and Ibrahim Siraj bronze medal.
Secretary, Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Rashid Malik graced the concluding ceremony as chief guest and he, along with some prominent tennis lovers, gave away the winning trophies and shields to the winners. The Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) extended the felicitations to Madam Aneesa Agha, Amir Malik, Hassan Said, Rehman Ullah, Sohail Raza, Sajjad Wahla, Sohail Raza and Dr Anees Ahmad for their all-out support and cooperation in making this event a success.
Aisam and Aqeel gift honour to Pakistan beat Lithuania 3-2 in Davis Cup Tie
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-An outstanding performance by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan helped Pakistan to overpower Lithuania 3-2 in the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group-1 at the gross courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex on Saturday.
Tie was leveled on Friday 1-1, as it was important day for the both teams. Aisam and Aqeel took the Pakistan ahead at 2-1 after winning crucial Doubles fixture 2-1, as lot of ups and down came during the over two hours match. At one stage, in the second set, Green Shirts were down at 4-5 and need to must break the opponents serve.
Results:
1st Singles: Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis (Lithuania) 2-1 (7-6, 3-6, 6-3) 1 hour & 14 minutes
2nd Singles: Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Mohammad Shoaib (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-4, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 23 minutes
Doubles: Aisam-ul-Haq & Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis & Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) 2-1 (4-6, 7-6, 7-5) 2 hours and 11 minutes
Reverse Singles-1: Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-7, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 29 minutes
Reverse Singles-1: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Pakistan) beat Edes Batvilas (Lithuania) 2-0 (6-4, 7-6) 1 hour & 37 minutes
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: Aqeel overcomes Laurynas 2-1 in the opening Single
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan overcame Laurynas Grigelis 2-1 in the opening fixture of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group-1 play-off at the at the gross court of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday. Mohammad Shaoib lost to Ricardas Berankis 1-2 after a well contested three set competition.
In the first match of the day, Aqeel Khan defeated Laurynas of Lithuania 2-1 after fighting 1 hour and 47 minutes in the court. Aqeel won the first set on tiebreak, as both players held their serves. Aqeel lost the second set at 3-6, hwoever, he fought back excellently and won the third and final set at 6-3. The match wasted one hour and 47 minutes.
Later, in the second single, Mohammad Shoaib displayed excellent skill of the game but could not finish in the favour of Pakistan. His opponent guy did well in the second set to bounce back in the match. Davis Cup Tennis Tie leveled at 1-1.
Results:
Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Laurynas Grigelis (Lithuania) 2-1 (7-6, 3-6, 6-3) 1 hour & 14 minutes
Berankis Ricards (Lithuania) beat Mohammad Shoaib (Pakistan) 2-1 (6-4, 7-6, 6-4) 2 hours & 23 minutes
Bilal and Hamid reach in the final of Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship
Sports Bulletin Report
LAHORE:-Bilal Asim and Hamid Israr reached in the final of 3rd Tennis Lovers Junior National Tennis Championship continued at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore on Friday.
Results:
Boys U-18 semifinals:
Bilal Asim beat Asad Zaman 6-2, 6-2
Hamid Israr beat Ali Jawad 6-1, 6-0
Boys U-14 Quarter Finals:
Ahtesham Humayun beat Orhan Sohail 6-0,6-0
Nadir Reza Mirza beat Ameer Mizari 6-4,6-3
Abdur Rehman beat Muhammad Sohaan Noor 6-4,6-3
Boys U-16 Semifinals:
Bilal Asim beat Hamid Israr 6-2,6-1
Asad Zaman beat Ahtesham Humayun 6-3,6-1
Boys / Girls U-12 Quarter Finals:
Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Taha Asad 4-0,4-0
Omer Jawad beat M.Shayan Afridi 4-1,4-1
Boys / Girls U-10
Musa Dawood Baig beat Sized Siraj 4-2,4-2
Girls U-18 Quarter Finals:
Ashtafila Arif beat Laiba Iqbal Khan 6-0,6-3
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: Aqeel Khan takes on Laurynas in opener
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan will take on Laurynas Grigelis in the opening fixture of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie fixture, which is going to kick off from Friday between hosts Pakistan and Lithuania at the gross court of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex.
Mohammad Shaoib will meet Ricardas Berankis in the second single of the tie. However, Doubles’ event will be taken place on Saturday at the same venue. Ace tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq qureshi pairing with Mohammad Abid will play the match against visitor pair Laurynas Grigelis and Ricardas Berankis.
It is important to mention that the matches will start at 1:00 pm instead of 11:00 am duo to wet surface, as there was a heavy rain spell in the twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has finalizes all the arrangements to stage the Davis Cup Tennis Tie.
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