Sports Bulletin

LAHORE (November 7, 2021): Abdullah Adnan, Zahra Suleman, Mahatir Mohammad and Asad Zaman have won their respective titles in the All Pakistan Junior National Tennis Championship 2021 that concluded here at Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah. Abdullah Adnan completed the hat-trick of national Under-18 titles by defeating seasoned campaigner Mahatir Mohammad of Karachi 6-3, 7-5 in the Boys U-18 final. Although Abdullah won the final in straight sets, but it was Mahatir, who gave tough time to the winner and reached quite close in the second set before losing the final. In the girls Under-18 final, Zarhra Suleman (LGS Defence) played well against spirited Ashtafila Arif and after a tough battle, she won the final with a score of 6-4, 6-3. In the girls U-14 final, Soha Ali was up against Noori Saad and she played tremendous tennis against her opponent to win the final and title by 4-1, 4-1. In the Boys Under-16 final, Mahatir Mohammad of Karachi had to struggle hard to beat talented Ahtesham Humayun with a score of 7-6(3), 6-2. In the boys Under-14 final, Asad Zaman continued his good show and winning spree as once again he clinched the U-14 title by outpacing Ahtesham Humayun with a margin of 6-2, 6-3. In the boys U-12 final, Amir Mazari faced tough resistance from Omer Jawad before registering a narrow 4-1, 2-4, 4-1 victory. The boys/girls U-10 title was once again won by Abdur Rehman (AAA Associates), who defeated his younger sister Hajra Sohail 4-2, 4-5(5), 4-1. (Press Release)  

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (November 7, 2021):-Yawar has won the Islamabad Tennis Center (ITC) Tennis Juniors’  League that concluded at ITF Tennis Complex G-6 Islamabad on Sunday. Results: Boys & Girls Over-16 (Round Robin): SeharAleem beat Mohammad Yahya 5-1; Abdullah beat Azeena Aleem 5-2; Haziq Aasim beat Sehar Aleem 5-1; Yawar beat Azan Sajid 5-1; Yawar beat Azan Sajid 5-1; Abdullah beat Mohammad Yahya 5-0; Sheeza SajidBt beat Azeena Aleem 5-3; Haziq Aasim beat Azeena Aleem 5-0; Haziq Aasim beat Azan Sajid 5-3; Yawar beat Abdullah 5-3; Sheeza Sajid beat Sehar Aleem 5-2; Azan Sajid beat Azeena Aleem 5-1 Positions 1. Yawar 2. HaziqAasim 3. Abdullah Under-10 Boys & Girls (Round Robin): Mohammad Taha beat Wishalar Shad 4-0; Moeen Uddin beat Hashim Usman 4-0; Aamir Masood beat Arshman Maqsood 4-0; Qasim Ul Khair beat Hashim Usman 4-0; Mohammad Taha beat Fatima Maqsood 4-0; Moeen Uddin beat Fatima Maqsood 4-0; Qasim Ul Khiar beat Amna Maqsood 4-0; Aamir Masood beat Hashim Usman 4-0; Mohammad Taha beat Amna Maqsood 4-0; Moeen Uddin beat Amna Maqsood 4-0; Qasim Ul Khiar beat Wishal Arshad 4-1; Aamir Masood beat Fatima Maqsood 4-0; Wishal Arshad beat Hashim Usman 4-0; Arshman Maqsood beat Moeen Uddin 4-0; Qasim Ul Khair beat Arshman Maqsood 4-0; Aamir Masood beat Amna Maqsood 4-0; Wishal Arshad beat Fatima Maqsood 4-2 Positions 1. Mohammad Taha 2. Aamir Masood 3. Qasim Ul Khair Under-12 Boys & Girls (Round Robin): Mahrukh Sajid beat Ayesha Masood 5-0; Uzair Maqsood beat Sophia Usman 5-0; Mahrukh Sajid beat Lalarukh Sajid 5-1; Positions 1. Mahrukh Sajid 2. Lalarukh Sajid 3. Uzair Maqsood Under-14 Boys and Girls (Round Robin): Abdul Wasay beat Lalarukh Sajid 5-0; Sameer Maqsood beat Lalarukh Sajid 5-2; Abdul Wasay beat Mahrukh Sajid 5-1; Sameer Maqsood beat Lalarukh Sajid 5-2; Sameer Maqsood beat Mahrukh Sajid 5-1; Positions 1. Ammar Masood 2. Abdul Wasay 3. Sameer Maqsood  

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (November 6, 2021):-The main draw of the ITF Pakistan & NBP-PTF International Juniors Tennis Championships will start from Monday (November 8, 20210 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. According to an official of PTF, the sign in for the main draw will take place on Sunday, 7th November 2021 from 04:00 to 06:00 pm while the main draw matches will commence on Monday at same venue. Muhammad Arif Qureshi, ITF White Badge Referee, is supervising the two events. PTF will host two back-to-back J5 ITF Juniors Tournaments. Players from Pakistan, Iran, France, Nepal, Japan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, India and USA, will participate in ITF Juniors J5 tournaments. Salim Saifullah Khan, President-PTF, while welcoming the participants from abroad, also showed satisfaction with the overall arrangements which are in place for the conduct of this event. He wished all the players for better performance. Results: (Boys Singles Qualifying Round): Haadi Sarwar (GBR) beat Inam Qadir (Pak) 6-2, 6-3 Abhishek Thorat (USA) b at Mohammad Zaryab Khan (Pak): 6-1, 6-1 Fedor Sosedkin (RUS) beat Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-1, 6-3    

ISLAMABAD (November 6, 2021):-ITC Juniors’ Tennis League is in full swing at Islamabad Tennis Complex (ITC) G-6 Islamabad. The Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 players are competing in the juniors league. Results: BOYS & GIRLS U-10 (Round Robin Matches): Mohammad Taha beat AamirMasood 5-3; Arshman Masood beat Wishal Arshad 4-1; Mohammad Taha beat MoeenUddin 4-0; AamirMasood beat WishalArshad 4-1; QasimUlKhair beat MoeenUddin 5-3; Mohammad Taha beat QasimUlKhiar 4-0; Arshman Maqsood beat AmnaMaqsood 4-0; Aamir Masood beat QasimUlKhair 4-1; Mohammad Taha beat HashimUsman 4-0; Qasim-Ul-Khair beat Fatima Maqsood 4-2; Hashim Usman beat Amna Maqsood 4-1; Fatima Maqsood beat HashimUsman 4-1; Moeen Uddin beat Wishal Arshad 5-4; Aamir Masood beat Moeen Uddin 4-0; Arshman Maqsood beat Fatima Maqsood 4-2; Arshman Maqsood bt Hashim Usman 5-3; Amna Maqsood beat Wishal Arshad 4-1 BOYS & GIRS U-12 (Round Robin Matches): Sophia Usman beat  Ayesha Masood 5-3; Lalaruklh Sajid beat Uzair Maqsood 5-0 ; Uzair Masood beat Ayesha Masood 4-1; Mahrukh Sajid Bbeat Sophia Usman 4-0; Lalarukh Sajid beat  Ayesha Masood 5-0; Mahrukh sajid beat Uziar Maqsood 5-0 BOYS & GIRLS U-14 (Round Robin Matches): Ammar Masood beat  Sameer Maqsood 5-3; Mahrukh Sajid beat FalichaWaqas 5-0; Ammar Masood beat Mahrukh Sajid 5-4(3); Abdul Wasay beat Sameer Maqsood 5-3; AmmarMasood beat LalarukhSajid 5-2; Ammar Masood beat Abdul Wasay 5-3; Lalarukh Sajid beat Mahrukh 5-3; BOYS & GIRLS OVER 16 (Round Robin Matches): Abdullah beat Haziq Aasim 5-1; Azan Sajid beat Mohammad Yahya 5-0; Azan Sajid beat Sehar Aleem 5-1; Yawar beat Azeena Aleem 5-2; Yawar beat HaziqAasim 5-0; Azan Sajid beat Sheeza Sajid 5-3; Haziq Aasim beat Mohammad Yahya 5-0; Abdullah beat Sheeza Sajid 5-3; Sehar Aleem beat Azeena Aleem 5-1; Abdullah beat Sehar Aleem 5-1; Azeena Aleem beat Mohammad Yahya 5-1; Azan Sajid beat Abdullah 5-3; Yawar beat SeharAleem 5-3; Haziq Aasim beat SheezaSajid 5-1;    

Sports Reporter ISLAMABAD (November 5, 2021):-Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has conducted two  PTF  Yellow Badge Officiating Courses, at Lahore and Islamabad, held from 28th to 30th October 2021 and 1st to 3rd November 2021 respectively. These Officiating Courses were specially arranged for Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. A total of 14 Officials attended the course in Lahore and 16 Officials in Islamabad. The courses were conducted by Shahzad Akhtar Alvi, Head of Officiating and also ITF White Badge Umpire. The participants were provided with all possible administrative facilities during the courses. Salim Saifullah Khan President -PTF also visited the course venue at PTF Complex, interacted with the officials, and emphasised the following. These courses are specially organized to induct fresh blood into the officiating field. Officiating is a very important part of tennis. Due to the revival of International Tennis, our officiating staff requires tremendous improvement. Tennis is played in 200 countries as compared to other sports, therefore you should work hard in the officiating field so that you can also be able to represent Pakistan at the International level. He also congratulated the PTF Management for organizing the events in a befitting manner.

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (October 31, 2021):-As many as 30 players from different clubs participated in the Tennis League held at Islamabad Tennis Complex. Under-10, Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 boys and girls played the league, which was organized on the round robin format. Results: Girls U-16 Faleesha Waqas bt Amara Khan 5-2 Positions 1. Faleesha Waqas 2. Amara Khan U-10 Boys & Girls (Round Robin) Ayesha Masood bt Fatima Maqsood 4-0; Behroze Maimoon bt Amna Abbasi 4-0; Moin Uddin bt Amna 4-0; Arshman Arshad bt moazzam Babar 1-4; Wadan Amin bt Mozaaam Babar 4-0; Behroze Maimoon bt Moazzam Babar 4-0; Ayesha abbasi bt Moazzam Babar bt Ayesha Abbasi 4-1; Wadan Amin bt Wishal Arshad 4-0; Wishal Arshad bt Moin Uddin 4-1; Behroze Maimoon bt Arshman Arshad 4-1; Moin Uddin bt Fatima Abbasi 4-2; Wadan Amin bt Fatima Maqsood 4-1; Behroze bt Wadan Amin 5-4(3); Moin Uddin bt Moazzam Babar 4-1; Wadan Amin bt Amir Abbasi 4-2; Positions 1. Behroze Maiomoon 2.  Wadan Amin 3. Ayesha Masood U-12 Boys & Girls (Round Robin) Sameer Maqsood bt Mahrukh Sajid 5-0; Lalarukh Sajid Bt Uzair Maqsood 5-1; Ammar Masood bt Lalarukh Sajid 5-0; Ammar Masood bt Mahrukh Sajid 5-0; Sameer Maqsood Bt Hamza Ahmad 5-1; Sameer Maqsood Bt Hamza Ahmad 5-0 Positions 1. Ammar Massod 2. Sameer Maqsood 3. Mahrukh Sajid Boys U-14 (round Robin) Saaim Shehzad bt Salman Naizi 5-0; Sameer Maqsood bt Abdul Wasay 5-1; Ammar Masood bt Saaim Shehzad 7-5; Sameer Maqssod bt Saaim Shehzad 5-1; Saaim Shehzad bt Abdul Wasay 5-2 Positions 1. Ammar Masood 2. Sameer Maqsood 3. Saaim Shehzad

ITF Report RIO (October 12, 2021):-Hosts Brazil defeated Italy 2-0 in the final of ITF Beach Tennis World Cup 2021 after a nail and bite finish on Copacabana beach on other day. Brazil claimed the fourth World Cup title in front of a vocal home crowd, whose spirits were not dampened by Sunday's inclement weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro. Rafaella Miiller and Marcela Vita got the hosts off to the perfect start in the women's doubles by defeating the in-form team this year, Giulia Gasparri and Ninny Valentini, 6-3 6-3 in 59 minutes. Andre Baran and Vini Font then sealed victory with a closely contested encounter against Marco Garavini and Mattia Spoto. When Spoto hit a backhand long to give the Brazilian pair a 7-5 7-5 victory, the entire team poured onto Centre Court for an emotional celebration. "It is completely fantastic what I am feeling... hard to describe," admitted Font, who has been involved in all four of Brazil's World Cup triumphs - adding the 2021 crown to their victories in 2013, 2018 and 2019. "I've been playing in the World Cup since the first year in 2012. I did not imagine I could be here playing, probably only watching at home, but I won the final match - it is incredible. I am too happy." Font is hopeful that Brazil's triumph can deliver a significant boost to the growth of the sport - both in his home country and beyond. "I just want Beach Tennis to keep growing and hope the World Cup stays here for many years," he said. "Brazil is now the home of Beach Tennis!" The host's Italian-born captain Alex Mingozzi might be forgiven for experiencing mixed emotions after playing a part in denying his birth-country a fifth World Cup - and first since 2017 - but the Porto Alegre resident admits he is firmly Brazilian at heart. "It was a very difficult title. There was so much pressure all week, so much expectation," said Mingozzi. "We were not the best ranked team - Italy had a better-ranked women's doubles pair, so this is a huge title for us... enormous. "I feel very good despite beating Italian opponents, my brothers. When the anthem rises it is difficult for me since I represented the Italian team all my life, but now my heart is Brazilian, my family is Brazilian, and I want to win more titles with Brazil. We wrote another page in history." Miiller, who played an integral role in the hosts' triumph after she and Vita stunned the world's top-ranked pair, described their victory as something that "will be remembered for life", while Baran added that the team's closeness was a big part of the reason for their success.  "Our squad is very happy, we are very united and we showed it on the court," concluded Baran. "We are four time champions. Now is the time to celebrate!" Earlier in the day, Spain defeated 2016 champions, Russian Tennis Federation 2-0 to claim the bronze medal. Eva Palos and Sabrina Lopez overcame Daria Churakova and Liudmila Nikoian 6-3 7-6(3) before world No. 4 Antomi Ramos Viera and Saulo Tejada beat Nikita Burmakin and Nikolai Gurev 4-6 6-4 [10-2]. Ramos said: "We had a difficult match. Burmakin played unbelievable Gurev was playing so well, he's a lefty and didn't miss anything. We're very happy to win this bronze medal." There was some consolation for Team Italy as their junior team retained their title as world champions with a tense 2-1 victory over Brazil. The hosts started strongly with world No. 20 Vitoria Marchezini and Isadora Lourenco winning 6-0 6-2 against Elena Francesconi and Giulia Lorenzi. Niccolo Gasparri and Luca Andreolini got Italy back into the tie by defeating Giovanni Cariani and Daniel Mola 6-3 6-7(11) [10-5], despite the Brazilian pair saving two match points before clinching the second set and forcing a match tiebreak. In the mixed doubles, junior world No. 1 Damino Rosichini and Renzi  clinched a thrilling match against Cariani and Marchezini 6-2 2-6 [10-7]. "We are very proud and we came here to win it again," said Damino. "It was more difficult winning here in Brazil against the home country. This place is beautiful, there are many people."

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (October 1, 2021):-Asad Zaman got rid of Athesham Humayun in straight sets 2-0 in the final of Midcourt ATF Under-14 Tennis Championships 2021 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 6-2 and 7-6. Earlier, in the morning session, Haniya Minhas thrashed Amna Qayum 2-0 in the Girls’ Singles final ats same venue. She finished the match at 6-1 and 6-0. Salim Saifullah Khan President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) graced the occasion as chief guest at the closing ceremony. He welcomed all the players, parents as well as their coaches, who participated in the championships. He appreciated Zaira Ahmad Zaka (founder Midcourt) for her continued efforts and interest in organizing the Midcourt ATF Under-14 Championships 2021 in collaboration with PTF. President PTF praised the hard work and efforts of the PTF nominated ITF Referee Arif Qureshi for ensuring the smooth organization of the event in close coordination with PTF Officials. On this eve, Zaira Ahmad Zaka (Tournament Director) thanked Salim Saifullah Khan for gracing the occasion, also PTF management for provision of all possible support. Results are as under: Boys Singles Final: Asad Zaman beat Athesham Humayun (SNGPL): 6-2, 7-6(4) Girl’s Singles Final: Haniya Minhas beat Amna Qayum 6-1, 6-0

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (September 30, 2021):-Asad Zaman pairing with Ahtesham Humayun have won the Boys’ Doubles title of the Midcourt ATF Under-14 Tennis Championships 2021 after beating Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan and Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan 2-1 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Thursday. The final score-line was 6-1, 3-6, (16-14), as match was decided on tie-break set. Both teams displayed top quality game by playing beautiful strokes. The winners claimed first set after conceding only a single game 6-1, as they lost second game at 3-6. However, tie-break set was a close contest and no one was ready to succumb, at the end Haider and Hussnain lost the set at 16-14. Earlier, in the Girls Doubles final, Haniya Minhas and Amna Qayum toyed Soha Ali and Zainab Ali Raja in a single sided affair. Both girls did not allow their opponents to take a sigh of breath in both sets. They won the match without conceding a solitary game at 6-0 and 6-0. Meanwhile, in Boys Singles, Ahtesham Humayun (SNGPL) and Asad Zaman qualified for the final.  Ahtesham Humayun (SNGPL) outplayed Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan 6-1, 7-5 and Asad Zaman got rid of Hamza Roman 2-1 at 6-1, 4-6 and 6-2. Results: Boys Doubles Final:  Asad Zaman / Ahtesham Humayun beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan / Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan: 6-1, 3-6 (16-14) Girls Doubles Final: Haniya Minhas / Amna Qayum beat Soha Ali / Zainab Ali Raja: 6-0, 6-0 Boys Singles (Semi-Finals): Ahtesham Humayun (SNGPL) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan: 6-1 ,7-4 Asad Zaman beat Hamza Roman: 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 Boys Singles (Positions 9-12): Mohammad Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Amir Mazari: 1-6, 6-1 (10-8) Shehryar Anees beat Ismail Aftab: 6-0, 6-1 Boys Singles (Positions 5-8): Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan beat Zohaib Afzal Malik: 6-3, 6-1 Ali Zain beat Abdur Rehman: 6-1, 6-0 Boys Singles (Positions 13-16): Nabeel Qayum beat Hammad Kashif: 6-0, 6-0 Haziq Aasim beat Syed Aalay Bukhari: 6-0, 6-0 Boys Singles (Positions 17-20): Mohammad Ibarheem Ashraf beat Eesa Fahd: 6-0, 6-0 Girls Singles (Positions 5-6): Soha Ali beat Lalarukh Sajid: 6-2, 6-0 Girls Singles (Positions 3-4): Fatima Ali Raja beat Zainab Ali Raja: 4-6, 6-3 (10-6) Girls Singles (Positions 7-8): Mahrukh Sajid beat Mahnoor Farooqui: 6-3, 6-2 Boys Singles and Girls Singles Finals will be played on 1st October 2021 Girls Singles Final: 10:00 am Boys Singles Final: 3:30 Pm      

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (September 29, 2021):-Hamza Roman brushed-a-side to second seed Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan in straight sets 2-0 in the quarterfinal of ongoing Midcourt ATF Under-14 Championships at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF)-Syed Dilawar Abbas (SDA) Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Wednesday. In the Boys’ Singles event, Hamza Roman (SNGPL) showed his classed and ousted second seed Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan with the score-line of 6-4 and 6-1 while in the Girls’ Singles Haniya Minhas and Amna Ali Qayum qualified for the final. Results: Boys’ Singles (Quarter-Final): Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan beat Abdur Rehman 6-0, 6-0 Hamza Roman (SNGPL) beat  Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan 6-4, 6-1 Ahtesham Humayun (SNGPL) beat Ali Zain 6-1, 6-0 Asad Zaman beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-1, 6-2 Boys’ Singles (Positions-9-16): Amir Mazari beat Nabeel Qayum 6-1, 6-4 Shehryar Aneees beat Haziq Aasim 6-2, 6-0 Mohammad Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Hammad Kashif 6-0, 6-0 Ismail Aftab beat Syed Aalay Bukhari 6-1, 6-1 Boys’ Doubles (Semiffinals) Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan / Mohammad Hussnain Ali Rizwan beat Mohammad Ibrahim Ashraf / Amir Mazari 6-2, 6-4 Asad Zaman / Ahtesham Humayun(SNGPL) beat Ali Zain / Haziq Aasim 6-2, 6-2 Girls’ Singles (Semifinal) Haniya Minhas beat Fatima Ali Raja 6-0, 6-0 Amna Qayum beat Zainab Ali Raja 6-0, 6-1 Girls’ Singles (Positions-5-8) Soha Ali beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-0, 6-1 Lalarukh Sajid beat Mahnoor Farooqui: 6-0, 6-1 Girls’ Doubles (Semi-Final): Soha Ali / Zainab Ali Raja beat Zara Khan / Fatima Ali Raja 6-4, 6-4 Haniya Aman / Amna Qayum beat Lalarukh Sajid/ Mahrukh Sajid 6-0, 6-0