Tennis
Punjab Open Tennis Championship: Muzamil clinches two titles
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Muzamil Murtaza claimed two titles of the RLK Group Punjab Open Tennis Championship 2024 that concluded on a high note at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore on Wednesday.Muzamil Murtaza showcased his supremacy on the court by first securing victory in the men's singles final against M Abid with scores of 6-4, 7-6. He didn't stop there; teaming up with Abdullah Adnan, Muzamil also triumphed in the men's doubles final, overcoming the duo of M Abid and Waqas Malik with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. "Winning not just one, but two titles at this championship feels surreal. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication we have put in," Murtaza expressed post-victory. The championship also saw Shimza Durab clinching the ladies' singles title by defeating Bismel Zia with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 in the final, showcasing her prowess on the court. The seniors' categories were equally competitive, with notable victories from Talha Waheed (GO Pakistan) and Arif Feroze in the doubles 45 plus category, and seniors champion Rashid Malik demonstrating his undiminished skill in the seniors 50 plus singles, outwitting Fayyaz Khan by 6-1, 6-1. The seniors 60 plus doubles title was claimed by Brig Ghazanfar/Waqar Nisar, who outshone Maj Saeed/Mubeen Malik 6-2, 6-1. In the boys/girls U-14 final, Abdur Rehman beat Huzaima 6-0. In the boys/girls U-12 final, Muaz Shahbaz beat Ohad e Mustafa 6-2 while the boys/girls U-10 title was lifted by Ayan Shahbaz, who thrashed Ehsan Bari 6-1. The concluding ceremony was graced by Dr. Rashid Latif Khan, Chairman of the RLK Group, as the chief guest, with Hasan Said, Director of RLSB, serving as the guest of honor. Hasan Said played a pivotal role in the tournament's successful organization. "Our commitment to tennis is unwavering. We aim not just to host tournaments but to nurture young talent, helping them bring glory to our nation," Dr. Khan remarked during the prize distribution ceremony. PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik extended his gratitude towards the RLK Group for their all-out support. "Their sponsorship and support have been invaluable. It is our collective hope to make this championship a cornerstone of Pakistan's tennis calendar," Malik stated. The tournament, celebrated for its competitive spirit and high professional standards, not only provided a platform for showcasing talent but also reaffirmed the commitment of the RLK Group and the PLTA towards the development of tennis in Pakistan.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 21 Feb, 2024
Eight foreign players and 2 locals Ahmed Nael and Ahtesham reach the top-8 stageSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: As many as 8 foreign players and 2 Pakistani Ahmed Nael Qureshi and Ahtesham Humayun moved into the quarterfinals of the Boys’ Singles fixture of the ITF Pakistan Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-2 after beating their respective rivals here at PTF -SDA Tennis Complex Garden Avenue on Wednesday.Results:Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals:Jacob Kailiang Shen (HKG) beat Xiuyuan guo (CHN) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 4-6, 6-0, 6-0Kaigaoge Kang (CHN) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Shijie Chen (CHN) beat Hamid Israr (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Makarov (RUS) 3-0 (Retd)Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Ilya Kryukov (RUS) 4-0 (Retd)Oscar Reilly (NED) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 7-6 (5), 6-4Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals):Stefaniya Neporent (BLR) beat Deniz Cakil (TUR) 7-5, 6-3Gehansa Methndi (SRI) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-2, 6-1Ekatrenia Pestereva (RUS) beat Hinru Zhong (CHN) 6-2, 7-6 (2)Chaewon Whang (KOR) beat Lidia Ratobylskaya (RUS) 6-1, 6-0Paramee Tadkaew (THA) 6-0, 6-1Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) beatJosefa Beatrice (PHI) 6-1, 6-0Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) beat Dicle Izgi (TUR) 6-1, 6-3Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) / Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Kieran Lin (USA) / Ivan Makarov (RUS) 6-3, 6-3Hamid Israr (PAK) / Papangkorn Bunyarit(THA) beat Howard Chan (HKG)/ Xiuyuan Guo 6-4, 6-1Bilal Asim / Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Ulad Dalbusin (RUS) / Ilya Kryukov(RUS) 6-3, 6-1Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Ekatrenia Pestereva (RUS) / Stefaniya Neporent (BLR) beat Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) / Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) 4-1 (retd)Deniz Cakil (TUR) / Jingke Yan (CHN) beat Deren Cetinkaya (TUR) / Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-1, 6-0.
Salim Saifullah hands over PTF charge officially to Aisam-ul-Haq
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Senator Salim Saifullah Khan handed over the PTF charge to Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, who was elected President-PTF in the recently held elections on the 10th of February 2024, in a ceremony at SDA-PTF Tennis Complex here on Wednesday.According to an official of PTF, the outgoing President, Senator Salim Saifullah Khan handed over the PTF reigns to Aisam ul Haq Qureshi and presented him a tennis racket on this occasion. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan felicitated Aisam and said he was confident Aisam would work hard to promote and develop tennis throughout Pakistan.On this occasion, Aisam ul Haq Qureshi thanked Senator Salim Saifullah Khan and assured him that he would work tirelessly for the betterment of tennis and especially focus on player development as well as the development of tennis infrastructure in the country.
TENNIS - Wheelchair 20 Feb, 2024
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wheelchair Tennis No.1 player, Asif Abbasi earned second position in the ITF3 Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, as scammed in the final against high-ranked (World No. 104) rival Nemeth Roland from Hungary at Bolton Tennis Arena, United Kingdom on Tuesday. The final score-line was 7-6, and 6-4.According to available information from abroad, Abbasi's journey to the final was nothing short of inspiring, showcasing his resilience and talent on the international stage. Abbasi's campaign began with a dominant performance against a local player, securing a convincing victory with a score of 6-0, 6-1. In the quarterfinals, he faced a formidable opponent, the French player seeded second in the tournament and ranked 69th in the world. Despite the tough challenge, Abbasi displayed exceptional tennis prowess and emerged victorious with a score-line of 6-4, 6-3.In the semifinal, he went head-to-head with an Italian opponent in a nerve-jangling contest. Pakistan man with unwavering focus and determination clinched victory after a fierce battle, winning with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, securing his place in the final.In the final showdown, Abbasi faced a seasoned and matured player, showcasing his skills against a formidable opponent. Though the match was fiercely contested, Abbasi ultimately fell short, losing with a score of 7-6, 6-4. However, his performance throughout the tournament has earned him praise and admiration for his outstanding achievements on the court.Abbasi's remarkable journey to the final serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes in Pakistan, highlighting the potential and talent within the country's wheelchair tennis community. His resilience, determination, and remarkable talent continue to elevate the profile of wheelchair tennis in Pakistan and inspire a new generation of athletes.Asif Abbasi is now gearing up for his next challenge, the ITF2 wheelchair tennis tournament, which begins on February 21, 2024. With his recent success as motivation, Abbasi is hopeful to perform well in this tournament and further solidify his position as a formidable force in the world of wheelchair tennis. Abbasi aims to raise his world ranking and an ultimately willing to participate in the Paris Paralympic this year.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Feb, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-2 resumed after a two days break due to rain twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad here at PTF -SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Tuesday. A ceremony was held at PTF Complex today to dedicate Court No-1 of the Complex to the memory of the late Zainab Ali Naqvi. Henceforth, Court No-1 will be called Zainab Ali Naqvi Court.The dedication ceremony was graced by Zainab's parents, who had especially flown in from Karachi. Also in attendance were Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Ex-President-PTF; Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, President of PTF, and a large number of foreign and local players' parents, coaches, and tennis lovers.Senator Salim Saifullah Khan and Aisam ul Haq paid rich tribute to the young and talented Zainab and expressed their condolences and deep sympathies to her parents on their own behalf and on the behalf of all those present on the occasion. The tennis fraternity is indeed in great shock and she will be always remembered.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-I):Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Papangkorn (THA) 6-4, 6-2Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Jacob Shen (HKG) beat Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Ye Chan Choi (KOR) 6-1, 6-1Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Howard Chan (HKG) 6-3, 6-1Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Jun An (KOR) 6-4, 6-2Amir Mazari (PAK) beat Nuran Wikramasinge (SRI) 6-3, 2-6, 6-2Kaigaoge Kang (CHN) beat Akmal Arabdjanov (UZB) 6-0, 6-1Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Par Chandragholica (THA) 6-1, 6-3Shijijie Chen (CHN) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Ilya Kryukov (RUS) beat Ju Hun Choo (KOR) 6-2, 6-1Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) beat Ege Avci (TUR) 6-1, 6-1
Two Pakistani junior tennis teams reach Colombo for two fixtures
Pakistani players to participate in the Davis Cup Juniors, and Billie Jean King CupSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The two Pakistani tennis teams for Davis Cup Juniors, and Billie Jean King Cup Juniors reached Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka and they held a practice session on the clay courts., as the event will be played from February 19 to 24, 2024.According to an official of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistan boys and girls are well-prepared for international junior tennis events. The Davis Cup will get underway from February 19 (Monday).Davis Cup Juniors: Aqeel Khan (coach), Hamza Roman, Mikaeel Shahbaz Ali Baig, Abubakar TalhaBillie Jean King Cup: Sara Mansoor (coach), Amna Ali Qayum, Soha Ali, Zunaisha Noor
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 17 Feb, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Kiagaoge Kang from China outplayed Hamza Roman from Pakistan in straight sets 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles final of the ITF Pakistan Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-1 that concluded at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final score-line was 6-4, 6-4.In the Girl's Singles final, Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) outclassed her compatriot Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) 2-0 at 6-1, and 6-3 and won the Leg-1 Championships.Nageen Hyat w/o Khawar Hyat Khan, and their children Daniyal Hyat Khan, and Sadia Hyat Khan were the chief guests at the closing ceremony. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan and Iftikhar Rashid were the guests of hounor. The closing ceremony was also attended Mansoor Ahmmad Khan Deputy Director, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), and the large number of players, coaches, parents, media persons, and tennis lovers.Results (Finals): Boys’ Singles: Kiagaoge Kang (CHN) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 6-4, 6-4Girls’ Singles: Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) beat Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) 6-1, 6-3Boys’ Doubles: Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) / Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Bilal Asim / Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-4, 6-4Girls’ Doubles: Gyuree Nam (KOR) / Chaewon Whang (KOR) beat Paramee Takaew (THA) / Jungke Yan (CHN) 6-0, 6-0.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 16 Feb, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Local player, Hamza Roman and Kiagaoge Kang from neighbor country China set their clash in the final of the ITF Pakistan Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-1 after thrashing their challengers in Boys’ Singles semifinal here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Friday. All finals will be played on Saturday (February 17, 2024) at the same venue.In the first semifinal, Hamza Roman ousted second seed player Dong Hyeon from Korea in straight sets with the score-line of 6-4, and 6-2. Local guy displayed to quality tennis to secure his berth in the championship match. Meanwhile in the second semifinal, Kiagaoge Kang from China toiled hard on the court to get-rid-off Ahmad Nael Qureshi from Pakistan after a well-contested three sets match. The final score-line was 6-4, 3-6, and 6-2.Results (Semifinals):Boys’ Singles: Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Dong Hyeon (KOR) 6-4, 6-2Kiagaoge Kang (CHN) beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2Girls’ Singles: Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) beat Deniz Cakil (TUR) 5-7, 6-4, 6-1Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) beat Stefaniya Neporent (BLR) 6-2, 3-0 (retd)Boys’ Doubles: Bilal Asim / Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Jun Hyeok An (KOR) / Ye Chan Choi (KOR) 6-2, 6-3Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) / Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Howard Chan (HKG) / Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) 6-2, 6-3Schedule of finals (Saturday):Boys’ Singles: 10:00 amBoys’ Doubles: 10:00 amGirls’ Doubles: 10:00 amGirls Singles: 1:30 pm.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Feb, 2024
Katsiaryna, Kalinouskaya, Stefaniya, and Deniz reach in semifinals of women’s eventAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani tennis lads, Ahmed Nael Qureshi and Hamza Roman have qualified for the semifinals of the Boys’ Singles event of the ITF Pakistan Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-1 after thrashing their respective opponents at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Thursday.In the women’s fixture, Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR), Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR), Stefaniya Neporent (BLR), and Deniz Cakil (TUR) also qualified for the top-4 stage of the championship after winning their respective quarterfinals at the same venue. On Friday, the match will start at 10:00 am.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Kaigaoge Kang (CHN) beat Ju Hun Choo (KOR) 6-3, 6-0Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Zhe Jiang (CHN) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3Dong Hyeon(KOR) beat Ivan Makarov (RUS) 6-3, 6-3Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) 6-4, 6-0Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Katsiaryna Dubik (BLR) beat Jiazxiaoqi WEN (CHN) 6-1, 6-0Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Stefaniya Neporent (BLR) beat Paramee Tadkaew (THA) 4-6, 7-5, 6-3Deniz Cakil (TUR) beat Gyuree Nam (KOR) 7-5, 5-7, 6-4Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) / Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Jun Hyeok An (KOR) / Ye Chan Choi (KOR) beat Asad Zaman / Shehryar Anees (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Bilal Asim / Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Hamza Roman / Hamid Israr (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Howard Chan (HKG) / Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Ege Avci (TUR) / Doruk Albirlik (TUR) 6-4, 6-4Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Jingke Yan (CHN) / Paramee Tadkaew (THA) beat Amna Ali Qayum/ Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Kira Kalinouskaya (BLR) / Stefaniya Neporent (BLR) beat Deniz Cakil (TUR) / Jiaxiaoqi Wen (CHN) 6-1, 6-1.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 14 Feb, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The ITF Pakistan Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial World Junior Championship Leg-1 matches resumed after a day break here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad, as all matches were postponed due to the sudden death of Zainab Ali Naqvi, a junior tennis player from Karachi on Tuesday.Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarter Finals):Kiagaoge Kang (CHN) beat Howard Chan (HKG) 6-3, 6-2Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Jiwan Park (KOR) 6-3, 6-4Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-4, 6-1Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) beat Hamid Israr Gul (PAK) 7-6 (3), 6-4Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Papangkorn Bunyarit (THA) 6-1, 6-1Zhe Jiang (CHN) beat Kieran Lin (USA) 0-6, 6-4, 6-0Ju Hun Choo (KOR) beat Ilya Kryukov 7-5, 6-0Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarter Finals):Paramee Tadkaew (THA) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) beat Deren Cetinakaya (TUR) 6-1, 6-3Stefaniya Neporent beat Jingke YAN (CHN) 6-3, 6-1Jiaxiaoqi WEN (CHN) w/o Ruslana Ruslanova (KAZ)Boys’ Doubles (Pre-Quarter Finals):Dong Hyeon Euom (KOR) / Jiwan Park (KOR) beat Mohammad Kashan Tariq / Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Ege Avci (TUR) / Dorukl Elbirlik (TUR) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim / Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) 6-3, 6-4Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Par Chandragholica (THA) / Kieran Lin (USA) 6-4, 6-2Howard Chan (HKG) / Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) beat Papangkorn (THA) / Narathip Rueangsri (THA) 6-3, 6-1Bilal Asim / Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Daniil Varaksa / Akmal Arabdjanov (UZB) 6-4, 6-1.
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