Tennis
ITF Juniors Tennis Championship: Hamid topples Aryan Giri 2-0
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (November 24, 2020):-Local guy Hamid Israr Gul toppled Aryan Giri from Nepal 2-0 in a well-contested two sets game in the second round of Boys’ Singles discipline of the ITF Juniors Tennis Championship 2020 at PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday. Hamid Israr beat his opponent Aryan Giri with the score-line of 7-6(3) and 6-4.
Some exciting and excellent display of tennis was witnessed during this match, as both the players showed the best skills of the game. Hamid Israr caused the major upset in the tournament when he eliminated 3rd Seed Aryan Giri of Nepal in a two set match.
Similarly, Abdullah an upcoming player of (Pakistan) exhibited great potential by beating Aoi Ooka of Japan in another good match of the day. Top Seed Shoaib of Pakistan was in an excellent form, outclassed his opponent Aarav Samrat Hada also from Nepal by playing excellent tennis.
Results (Boy’s Singles Round-I):
Abdul Hanan (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-4
Zalan Khan (PAK) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-3, 6-0
Aki Zuben Rawat (NEP) beat Yahya Luni (PAK) 6-0, 6-1
Sami Zeb Khan (PAK) beat Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-4
Abdullah Khan (PAK) beat Aoi Ooka (JPN) 6-4, 6-4
Boys Singles (Round-II):
Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) beat Aryan Giri (NEP) 7-6(3), 6-4
Alexander Karman (USA) beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-1
Mohammad Shoaib (PAK) beat Aarav Samrat Had (NEP) 6-0, 6-4
Roy Keegan (GBR) beat Abdul Hanan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1
Girls Singles (Round-I):
Saher Aleem (PAK) beat Zara Khan (PAK) 7-6(7), 6-2
Labika Durab (PAK) beat Mahrukh Farooqi (PAK) 6-2, 6-3
Sheeza Sajid (PAK) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 7-5, 6-1
Zahara Suleman (PAK) beat Shimza Durab (PAK) 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-3
Boys Doubles (Round-I):
Roy Keegan (GBR), Aoi Ooka (JPN) beat Nalain Abbas (PAK), Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-1
Aarav Samrat Hada (NEP), Aki Zuben Rawat (NEP) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK), Raja Azan Ahmed Sajjad (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
Rohan Belday (USA), Alexander Karman (USA) beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan (PAK), Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) 6-1, 6-1
Saim Choudhary (PAK), Hamid Israr (PAK) w/o Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK), Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK)
Aryan Giri (NEP), Siddhartha Lama (USA) beat Bilal Asim (PAK), Abdul Hanan (PAK) 6-1, 6-4.
ITF Juniors Tennis Championship: Huzaifa overcomes Ahmed Qureshi
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (November 23, 2020):-Mohammad Huzaifa Khan overcame compatriot Ahmad Nael Queshi 2-1 in a well-contested three-set match In the first round fixture of ITF Juniors Tennis Championship 2020 on Monday here at PTF Tennis Complex. The final score-line was 6-0, 3-6 and 6-0.
As many as eight matches were decided on the 1st day of international juniors’ tennis showpiece. The thrilling match was witnessed between Huzaifa Khan and Ahmed Qureshi that finished after three sets fuss while rest of seven matches were decided in straight sets.
Owing the bad weather of capital city Islamabad some matches of Round-I will be played on Tuesday at same venue.
Results (Boy’s Singles Round-I):-
Aarav Samrat Hada (NEP) beat Saim Choudhary (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
Alexander Kamran (USA) beat Nalain ABBAS (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
Mohammad Huzaifa Khan (PAK) beat Ahmad Nael Queshi (PAK) 6-0, 3-6, 6-0
Siddhartha Lama (USA) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-0, 6-0
Roy Keegan (GBR) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1
Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) beat Ryaan Khawaja Saud (USA) 6-0, 6-0
Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) beat Raja Azan Ahmed Sajjad (PAK) 6-1, 6-1
Rohan Belday (USA) beat Jarrar Hussain (PAK) 6-0, 6-1.
Top seed Aqeel clinches the title of Islamabad Super Tennis Cup
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABD (October 4, 2020):-Top seed Aqeel Khan maintained his winning spree and beat Muzammil Murtaza in straight sets 2-0 in the final of the PTF – ITA Islamabad Tennis Super Cup-2020 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday.
Earlier, in the Juniors Under-18 final, Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan in an exciting two-set match. Salim Saifullah Khan President PTF graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed the cash prizes among the winners.
Khawar Hyat SEVP, Col. Gul Rehman Secretary, Arif Qureshi Secretary ITA, and some tennis lovers also witnessed the entertaining final.
Results:
Men’s Singles Final: Aqeel Khan beat Muzammil Murtaza: 6-4, 6-1
Juniors’ Under-18 Final: Hamid Israr beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan: 7-6(3), 6-2
Super Tennis Cup: Aqeel and Muzammil reach in the final
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (October 3, 2020):-Top national player, Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza qualified for the final of PTF-ITA Islamabad Super Tennis Cup 2020 after threshing their respective challengers Ahmed Chaudhary and Mohammad Abid respectively in the semifinals here at PTF Tennis Complex on Saturday. Final of the Super Tennis Cup will be played on Sunday at same venue while president, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Salim Saifullah will grace the final as chief guest to disburse the prizes amongst the winners.
On Saturday, in the first semifinal of the Men’s Singles fixture, top national tennis players outclassed Ahmed Chudhary 2-0 after displaying excellent skills of the game. Meanwhile, in the second semifinal, Muzammil got rid of Mohammad Abid 2-1 in a well contested three set match.
In the juniors 18&U, Hamid Israr and M. Huzaifa Khan moved into the finals.
The Final of the Men’s single will be held at 3-30 pm between Aqeel Khan & Muzammil Murtaza, while the juniors final will be held at 3 pm between M. Huzaifa Khan & Hamid Israr.
Results:
Men’s Singles (semifinals):
Aqeel Khan beat Ahmed Chaudhary: 7-6(4), 6-0
Muzammil Murtaza beat Mohammad Abid: 6-4, 6-2
Junior’s Under-18 (semifinals):
Mohammad Huzaifa Khan beat Zalan Khan: 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
Hamid Israr beat Sami Zeb Khan: 6-3, 6-4
PTF - ITA Super Tennis Cup: Aqeel and Abid move into semifinals
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (October 2, 2020):-Aqeel Khan, Muzammil, Ahmed Ch and Mohammad Abid moved into the semifinal of PTF-ITA Islamabad Super Tennis Cup 2020 by beating their respective opponents in the quarterfinals on Friday here at PTF Tennis Complex. Semifinals will be played on Saturday at same venue.
Tariq Murtaza President, Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. He interacted with the players and welcomed them and also appreciated the efforts of the PTF and ITA management for joining hands in organizing the tennis tournament after a long break owing to Covid-19. Khawar Hyat Khan Senior Vice President- PTF was also present at the occasion.
Results:
(Men’s Singles Round-I):
Aqeel Khan beat Mudassir Murtaza: 4-6, 6-1, 6-1
Muzammil Murtaza beat Barkatullah: 6-2, 6-1
Ahmed Chaudhary beat Heera Ashiq: 6-1, 6-1
Mohammad Abid beat Shahzad Khan: 6-3, 6-2
(Juniors’ Under-19 Singles Round-I):
Zalan Khan beat Faizan Fayyaz Khan: 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-1
Mohammad Huzaifa Khan beat Nalain Abbas: 6-1, 6-1
Sami Zeb Khan beat Aqib Hayat: 6-4, 6-4
Hamid Israr beat Subhan Bin Salik: 6-2, 6-3
PTF - ITA Islamabad Super Cup -2020
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (October 1, 2020):-The qualifying round of the PTF – ITA Islamabad Super Cup 2020 started on Thursday here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Complex, the main round will kick off on Friday at same venue.
PTF is the first federation which is organizing a national event following a long break owing to covid-19. On this occasion President PTF, Salim Saifullah stated that more events would also be held in the near future as well. He also appreciated the efforts of the PTF and ITA management for joining hands in organizing the subject event.
Two qualifying matches were played on the opening day in the Men’s category between Pakistan No. 7 and 8 against the wild cards Barkatullah and Mohammad Shoaib.
The opening ceremony of the PTF -ITA Islamabad Super Cup will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Tariq Murtaza President Islamabad Tennis Association and Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority will grace the occasion as a chief guest.
It is pertinent to note that due to COVID-19; only participating players, parents and coaches will be allowed to witness the subject event.
Results:
Men’s Singles Qualifying Matches:
Barkatullah beat Yousaf 6-7(7), 7-5, 7-6(3).
Ahmed Choudhry beat Mohammad Shoaib 7-5, 6-4
Following are the matches will be played tomorrow:
Men’s Singles Main Draw:
Aqeel Khan vs. Mudassir Murtaza, Ahmed Chaudhary vs. Heera Ashiq, Shahzad Khan vs. Muhammad Abid, Barkatullah vs. Muzammil Murtaza
Junior’s Singles Main Draw:
Faizan Fayyaz Khan vs. Zalan Khan, Nalain Abbas vs. M. Huzaifa Khan, Sami Zeb vs. Aqib Hayat, Subhan Salik vs. Hamid Israr
ITF-approved Officiating Workshop commences from September 18
SPORTS REPORT
ISLAMABAD (September 17, 2020):-A three-day ITF-approved Officiating workshop will start from September 18, 2020 at PTF-Complex Islamabad under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF). Shahzad Akhtar Alvi, Head of Officiating-PTF, will be conducting the workshop. Candidates from Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar will participate in this workshop.
It is hoped that the workshop will be beneficial not only for the participants but also go a long way in enhancing the technical expertise of our officials, which is extremely important for the overall development of the game in Pakistan. It is pertinent to mention that this will be the first ITF-approved event being organized in Pakistan since the COVID-19 outbreak halted sports activities in Pakistan and worldwide as well.
Aisam inaugurates the PTF Tree Plantation drive
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (August 13, 2020):-Ace tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi inaugurate the Tree Plantation drive of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) after planting tree at PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad on Thursday.
This drive is part of “Clean and Green Pakistan” campaign started by the Government of Pakistan on the eve of the Independence Day August 14, 2020, on the directive of the President PTF Salim Saifullah Khan.
The Tree plantation drive was started by Aisam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s top International player. Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan, Pakistan number two Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Shoaib, Mahin Aftab, Hamid Israr and former Davis Cup player Asim Shafik, along with PTF Management and officials planted trees at PTF Tennis Complex.
Aisam-ul-Haq is currently in Islamabad for his preparation for the upcoming US Open Grand Slam tournament. He will be staying and practicing for a week at PTF Complex with Aqeel Khan and other top national players training at National Tennis Center (NTC).
Salim Saifullah Khan President Pakistan Tennis Federation and Executive Committee welcomed Aisam-ul-Haq and other players and considered it to be a great omen for Pakistan tennis that after the COVID-19 pandemic relaxation by the government, all the top players have resumed their tennis activities.
ITF POSTPONES DAVIS CUP 2020 FINALS
SPORTS DESK
ISLAMBAD (June 27, 2020):-Kosmos Tennis and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced the 2020 Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals will be postponed until 2021. The Finals will now take place in Madrid in the week commencing 22 November 2021.
The decision to postpone the event comes following a three-month review of the considerable logistical and regulatory challenges that have arisen as a result of the pandemic and all potential hosting scenarios with the health and safety of all involved of paramount importance.
The Davis Cup Finals are the pinnacle of the largest men’s global team competition in tennis and were set to see the world’s best 18 national teams competing for the Davis Cup world championship title over one week in Madrid from 23 to 29 November 2020. The event was due to host more than 90 athletes with significant support teams, as well as thousands of fans, officials, staff, partners and other stakeholders travelling from countries across the world, each at a different stage in dealing with the pandemic. The challenges in hosting a mass gathering of this size on an international scale at an indoor venue are considerable due to the pandemic, both in the current and the anticipated climate.
Gerard Pique, Kosmos Tennis President said: “It’s a huge disappointment for all of us that the Davis Cup Finals will not be held in 2020. We don’t know how the situation will develop in each qualified nation, or if restrictions in Spain will remain sufficiently eased, as such it is impossible to predict the situation in November and guarantee the safety of those travelling to Madrid. This postponement has no long-term bearing on our collective ambitions for the Davis Cup. The ITF and Kosmos Tennis look forward to delivering an outstanding competition in 2021, when it is safe and feasible to do so.”
David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “This is a tough decision to have to make, but delivering an international team event on this scale while guaranteeing the health and safety of all involved ultimately poses too great a risk. It is a complex undertaking and we have made the decision now to provide certainty for players, National Associations and fans. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Kosmos Tennis in order to deliver a fantastic competition next year”.
Host partners, the City of Madrid and the Region of Madrid, have expressed their support for the decision to postpone until 2021.
In addition, the ITF Board has announced that the 24 home-and-away World Group I and World Group II ties involving 48 national teams due to be played in September this year will be postponed until 2021, with ties to be played in either March or September. The 2020 regional Group III and IV events, in which 76 national teams are entered, are also postponed until 2021. The ITF will work with the hosts of these ties and events in order to ensure a safe environment in which they can be played next year.
ITF World Tennis Tour events to resume in August
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (June 18, 2020):-The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced on Thursday that ITF World Tennis Tour would be resumed in August 2020, as the women’s events would kick off from August 3 while the men’s events from August 17. The both fixtures will include singles qualifying, main draw singles and doubles rounds. The announcements was made by the ATP, WTA, USTA and FFT regarding the resumption of the tours and the staging of the US Open and Roland Garros.
ITF is currently finalizing a provisional calendar of ITF World Tennis Tour events. ITF officials are keen to see as many tournaments scheduled as possible in order to maximize playing opportunities for athletes around the world, we want to ensure the health and safety of the athletes. The decision for an event to be held will remain at the discretion of individual tournaments to determine if it is feasible for their event to go ahead, and with the appropriate health, safety and integrity infrastructure in place. Tournaments will be played without spectators, unless local or national government regulations explicitly permit fans to attend sporting events.
As with the ATP and WTA provisional calendars, the ITF World Tennis Tour calendar is subject to change. The ITF expects that approximately 80 per cent of ITF World Tennis Tour events that would normally have been scheduled during the August-September period will be played this year and anticipates that more nations will apply to host tournaments as restrictions ease in those countries. Ranking points have been frozen since 16 March 2020. The ITF continues to discuss with the ATP and WTA Tours the most appropriate and fair reintroduction of ranking points across World Tennis Tour events.
At this stage, the planned resumption of international competition relates only to the men’s and women’s ITF World Tennis Tour. The ITF is mindful that players competing on the junior tennis, senior tennis, wheelchair tennis and beach tennis tours want to resume international competition as soon as possible, and further updates will be provided regarding these tours in due course.
David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for our sport and, while acknowledging that there will still be challenges ahead, we are pleased that international tour competition will be able to resume in August. Restoring earning opportunities for athletes at the earliest possible opportunity – in a manner which protects the health and safety of all involved – has been a priority throughout this period.
“The sport has come together to support players financially during the pandemic and we will continue to work with our partners from across the tennis world – the tours, the Grand Slams and our 210 member National Associations – as we aim to safely resume international competition.”
Stuart Miller, ITF Senior Executive Director for Integrity & Development, added: “While tennis can be played in a socially-distanced fashion, it is important that tournaments resume with the correct health, safety and integrity infrastructure. We will work with the National Associations that are hosting events, in order to ensure that they have the correct measures in place.”
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