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TENNIS - Local News 15 May, 2025

Dr. Essa Lab Sindh Ranking Tennis 2025 to start on May 31

Hyderabad(SBR):Hyderabad Tennis Association under the auspices of Sindh Tennis Association will organize 12th Dr. Essa Lab Sindh Ranking tennis Championship from 31st May to 4th June at the hard courts of Hyderabad Gymkhana,Dr. Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Center is the Sponsor of this prestigious annual championship.Championship will consist of Men’s Singles. Ladies Singles, Juniors Under 17 Singles, Boys/ Girls Under 13 Singles , 45 Plus Doubles and Wheelchair Tennis Men’s & Ladies Singles events. ( Players can enter only in one event.) All out station players will get both way economy class railway fare.TPIN registration / Annual fee, is mandatory to take part in this Sindh Ranking tournament.In kind rewards shall be given to all winners & Runners up as per STA rules. Last date of entry is 28th May .Entries can be sent to Rafi Derbari , Secretary Hyderabad Tennis Association at Whatsapp number 0300 9379926 or to Mohammad Khalid Rehmani, ( Referee),at whatsApp number 0300 3607209.

TENNIS - Local News 14 May, 2025

Hadi, Bismal win titles at DHA Lahore Punjab Tennis Championship

LAHORE(PR): Rising star Hadi Hussain captured the spotlight by clinching the Men’s Singles title at the prestigious DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors and Seniors Tennis Championship 2025, held at the state-of-the-art DHA Sports Complex, Sector 5, DHA Lahore.In a commanding performance, Hadi defeated Musa Haroon 6-1, 6-2 in the final to claim top honours in the premier men’s category.In the Men’s Doubles final, the duo of Musa Haroon and Talha Saleem emerged victorious after a thrilling contest, edging past Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem 9-8 in a closely fought match. The Seniors Doubles 60+ title was secured by seasoned campaigner Rashid Malik, who teamed up with Brig. Ghazanfar to defeat Saleem Khan and Dr. Mushtaq Haroon 8-2 in a dominant display.The junior categories saw an impressive array of talent on display. In the Boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman showcased his class by beating Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-2. The Girls U-18 and U-14 titles were both claimed by the talented Bismal Zia, who continued her remarkable run by defeating Romisa Malik 6-1 in the U-18 final and Khadija Khalil 6-4 in the U-14 final.In the Boys U-14 final, Mohammad Ayan secured a hard-fought 7-5 victory over Ohad-e-Mustafa. However, Ayan was later edged out in the Boys U-12 final, where Muhammad Muaz triumphed with a 7-5 scoreline. In the Girls U-12 category, Aiman Rehan overcame Khadija Khalil 6-4 to lift the title, while in the Boys/Girls U-10 final, Daniyal Abdullah displayed exceptional skill to defeat Mustafa Zia 6-0.The concluding ceremony was graced by PLTA Senior Vice President and tournament organiser Rashid Malik, who attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners. He was joined by Brig. Mir Mohammad Siddique SI(M), Director Sports DHA Lahore; Lt. Col. Mohammad Shahbaz (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Additional Director Sports DHA Lahore; Naseem Ahmed; Col. (R) Asif Dar; tennis players and their families; and a large gathering of tennis enthusiasts. The event not only highlighted top-tier competition but also served as a celebration of tennis development in Punjab, fostering both emerging and seasoned talent.

TENNIS - Local News 11 May, 2025

DHA Lahore Tennis Championship: Hadi, Musa reach men’s singles final

LAHORE: The DHA Lahore Punjab Juniors/Seniors Tennis Championship 2025 witnessed an action-packed day as the finalists across multiple categories were confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s prize distribution ceremony. In the men’s singles semifinals, Hadi Hussain booked his place in the final after Taha Saleem was forced to retire at 4-1 due to injury. He will face the formidable Musa Haroon, who battled past Ashar Khan in a thrilling 8-6 encounter. In the quarterfinal stage, Hadi had earlier edged out Mohid Saddan 6-4, while Taha overpowered Sherhan Salim 6-2, and Ashar Khan got the better of Ahmad Bin Amir with a convincing 6-2 win. In the men’s doubles semifinal, the duo of Ahsan Javeed and Taha Saleem emerged victorious over Haroon Zahid and Sherhan Salim, clinching a tight 6-4 win. The seniors 45+ doubles semifinal saw Hadi Hussain pairing up with Ashar Khan to defeat Saleem Khan and Ch Ameer Siddiqui 8-3, while Waheed Ahmad and Kamran Qureshi overcame Imran Tahir and Fayyaz Akram 8-1. In the seniors 60+ doubles quarterfinal, tournament director Rashid Malik partnered with Brig Ghazanfar to outplay Kamran Qureshi and Dr Arif 8-2 in a dominant performance. Ohad-e-Mustafa continued his impressive run, storming into the boys’ U-18 final with a commanding 6-0 win over Mohammad Ayan (DHA). He also reached the boys’ U-14 final by beating Aaliyan Ali 6-1, where he will meet Mohammad Ayan who edged past Mohammad Muaz in a tense 7-6 tiebreak. In the girls’ U-14 quarterfinals, Khadija Khalil brushed aside Shahreen Umer 6-0, while Esha Rabi defeated Wajeeha Fatima 6-2. The boys’ u-12 semifinals saw Mohammad Muaz overpower Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-0, with Mohammad Ayan dispatching Mustafa Uzair Rana 6-1. In the girls’ U-12 semifinals, Khadija Khalil cruised past Erina Zaighum 6-0 and Aimen Rehan overcame Shahnoor Umer 6-1. In the boys/girls U-10 semifinals, Dainyal Abdullah beat Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-2 and Mustafa Zia eased past Dainyal Afzal Malik 6-1. The championship will culminate with a grand prize distribution ceremony scheduled for Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at 5 pm at DHA Sports Complex, Sector G, Phase 5, Lahore. (PR)

TENNIS - Local News 31 Dec, 2024

Gun & Country Club Open Tennis Championships: Rohan Noori wins Double Crowns

Sports Bulletin ReportIslamabad:The Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championships came to a thrilling conclusion, with Rohan Noori emerging as the champion in both the Men's Singles and Boys' Singles events.In the Men's Singles final, Rohan Noori defeated Adil Farooq from Islamabad Police in an exciting match, securing the title with a score of 8-5.Noori's double triumph was sealed when he won the Boys' Singles final, beating Mahd Mehmood with a score of 8-4.In the Ladies' Singles event, Shiza Sajjid took the title by defeating her younger sister, Lala Rukh, in a thrilling final with a score of 8-6.The three-day tournament featured over sixty players competing in various events. The finals were attended by distinguished guests, including Mr. Nadeem Irshad Kiyani, Secretary IPC, who distributed prizes and certificates among the winners and runners-up.Other notable attendees included Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman ITA; Col Tufail Iqbal Din Zia, Secretary PTF; Tufail Cheema, Secretary ITA; and Imran Afraz Khan, Secretary Gun Club. Hamid ul Haq, Davis Captain, Arif Qureshi, Senior Vice President ITA, congratulated the organizers, particularly Nauman Afzal, Tournament Director, on the success of the event.

TENNIS - Local News 31 Dec, 2024

Gul & Country Club Open Championships: Finals on December 31

Islamabad (PR): The semifinals of the Gul& Country Club Open Tennis Championships were held at the Gun Club courts in Islamabad, paving the way for a thrilling final on December 31, 2024.In the men's singles event, Roman Noori and Adil Farooq secured their spots in the final. Noori defeated Khan Jabbran with a convincing 8-4 win, while Farooq dominated Imtiaz Ahmad 8-1.In the ladies' singles, Shiza Sajjid and Lala Rukh emerged victorious, advancing to the final. Sajjid displayed exceptional skill, defeating Nawal Imtiaz 6-0. Lala Rukh edged past her younger sister, Mah Rukh, with a 6-4 win.The Boys U-18 event also saw intense competition, with Mahd Mehmood and Rohan Noori progressing to the final. Noori defeated Ayan Akhtar 8-3, while Mehmood beat Haider Ali 8-3.

TENNIS - Local News 29 Dec, 2024

Gun & Country Club Open Tennis Championship starts in Capital City Islamabad

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Gun and Country Club (GCC) Open Tennis Championship 2024 got underway here at GCC tennis court on Sunday, as the 60 players are competing 4 different categories including Men's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Boys' U-18, and Senior 45 Doubles.The championship was formally inaugurated by Imran Afraz Khan, Secretary of the Gun Club. Hussain Mahmood has been appointed as the Referee, while Nauman Afzal will serve as the Tournament Director.Tariq Murtaza, Chairman of the Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) praised the efforts of the Gun Club and expressed his optimism for the tournament's success. He emphasized the importance of promoting tennis in the region.The event drew a large crowd of spectators, including renowned International Referee, Mohammed Arif Qureshi, who commended the organizers for their exceptional arrangements. The championship promises to deliver exciting tennis action, and the Gun and Country Club is committed to providing a world-class experience for players and spectators alike.Results (Men’s Singles):Imtiaz Ahmed beat Ayaz Bashir 8-5Farrukh Ahmed beat Sohaib Hassan 8-3Rana Usman Ali beat Abdullah Tariq 8-1Khan Jibran beat Umut Onol 8-0Umair Khan beat Farrukh Ahmed 8-5, Results (Ladies’ Singles):Fatimah Ali Raja beat Missi 8-0Sofia Tariq beat Hiba Umer 8-1Results (Boys’ U18 Singles):Fahad Hasan beat Muhid Ali Khan 8-6Jilal Abbasi beat Musa Tariq 8-3Ayan Akhter beat Ibrahim Umer 8-0Ali Haider beat Abdullah Tariq 8-1.

TENNIS - Local News 03 Dec, 2024

RLK Group ITF Masters Championship: Rashid, Nauman reach in semifinals

LAHORE (SBR) Pakistan’s top-ranked ITF senior tennis player, Rashid Malik, continued to demonstrate his exceptional prowess on the court, securing a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory over Husnain Mirza in the seniors 60+ singles quarterfinals of the RLK Group ITF Masters Championship 2024. Organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), the prestigious tournament is underway at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park, Lahore, showcasing remarkable talent from across the nation and beyond. Besides Malik, Nauman Aleem also secured a place in the seniors 60+ singles semifinals, with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6 victory against Tahir Butt. In the seniors 65+ singles quarterfinals, former Davis Cupper Inam ul Haq displayed his prowess, defeating Kh Abdul Muqeet 6-2, 6-2. M Babar followed with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 win over Raashed Zaheer. In the seniors 35+ singles quarterfinals, Inam Gul delivered a dominant performance, overpowering Mubeen Akram with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. The seniors 40+ singles quarterfinals witnessed exciting matches as Kashif Rehmat comfortably defeated Sameer Noorani 6-2, 6-2, while Tariq Masih swept past Fazal Qadir Khan with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 scoreline. In the seniors 45+ singles quarterfinals, Ahmad Waqas Basit impressed with a decisive 6-1, 6-2 win against Umer Dilshad. Muhammad Asghar displayed resilience in his 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Ahsan Wali, while Shehryar Salamat cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory against Qadir Nawaz. The competition in the seniors 50+ singles quarterfinals was equally intense. Ahsan Razzaq defeated Mustafa Pirzada 6-2, 6-2, and Irfan Ullah Khan outplayed Anwar ul Haq 6-4, 6-3. In a gripping match, Munir Gill edged past Irfan Ahmad 6-0, 7-6, while Ashar Ali Khan overcame Pervez Hassan 7-6, 6-2. In the seniors 55+ singles quarterfinals, Imran Siddiqui advanced with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win over Kaffee Siddiqui. The seniors 70+ singles quarterfinals saw Christophe Bureau outlast Kh Khurram in a thrilling 6-4, 7-5 encounter, while M Saeed Ikram Ullah prevailed over Salah ud Din 6-1, 6-1. Finally, in the seniors 75+ singles, Dr Zulfqar Malik dominated Abdul Rauf with a comprehensive 6-0, 6-1 victory, further underscoring the high level of competition in the championship. The Punjab Lawn Tennis Association extends its gratitude to the RLK Group for their sponsorship, ensuring the success of this landmark event in Pakistan’s tennis calendar.

TENNIS - Local News 24 Nov, 2024

Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championship to kick-off on November 25

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championship will get underway on Monday (November 25, 2024) here at Gun & Country Club tennis courts.According to an official, the competitions will be held in four different categories including Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Boys’ Under-18 Singles ,and 45+ Seniors Singles.

TENNIS - Local News 21 Aug, 2024

Kamran Steel Punjab Junior Tennis Championship starts in Lahore

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Kamran Steel Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2024 started here at the Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh e Jinnah on Tuesday, as the Rashid Malik (Tamgha e Imtiaz) SEVP Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) graced the opening ceremony as chief guest and inaugurated the prestigious tournament during a colorful opening ceremony.Waqar Nisar Finance Secretary PLTA, Hassan Said, Hassan Said and Nauman Aleem were also present on this occasion. Total more than 22 matches were played on the first day of the championship. All the top players advanced to the 2nd round with comfortable wins and a high standard of tennis was witnessed during some of the matches.Results (Day-1):Boys’ U-18 1st Round:Abu Banat Khalil beat Ammar Rana 6-2Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Ayan Sheheryar 6-3Yafat Nadeem beat Rehaan Khan 6-3Abdur Rehman Pir Zada beat Hanzl Anwar 6-4Abdur Rehman Rana beat Haider Nadeem 7-5Mohammad Shaheer Khan beat Abdullah Sajjad Wahla 6-2Boys’ U-12 Qualifying Round:Muzamil Khan beat Mohammad Turab 6-4Daniyal Afzal Malik beat Murtaza Ahmad 6-3 Aaliyan Ali beat Mustafa Zia 6-2Boys’ U-12 Main 1st Round:Mohammad Muaz beat Salaar Kamran Khan 6-0Zayd Mansoor Khan beat Mohammad Mamnoon Bari 6-0Mustafa Uzair Rana beat Mohammad Ehsan Bari 6-1Mohammad Ayan beat Aahil Najoom 6-1.

TENNIS - Local News 14 Aug, 2024

Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2024

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2024 was played at Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy Nishtar Park Lahore under the banner of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association.Senior Vice President (SVP) of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Capt (Retd) Fazeel Asghar, SVP, Rashid Malik, Waqar Nisar Finance Secretary PLTA, Hassan Said, Qadir Nawaz, Col (R)Asif Dar, and Nauman Aleem were the main guests at the closing ceremony.Results (Finals):Boys’ U18: Asad zaman beat Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-2, 6-4Boys’ U18 Doubles: Asad Zaman & Hamza Ali Rizwan beat Yafat Nadeem & Abdullah Pirzada 8-6Girls’ U18: Hajra Suhail beat Bismel Zia 6-2Boys’ U16: Abdur Rehman beat Abdullah Pirzada 8-4Boys’ U14: Mohammad Muaz beat Mohammad Huzaima 6-3Boys /Girls U-14 Doubles: Abdur Rehman & Hajra Suhail beat Mustafa Uzair Rana & Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill 6-4Girls’ U14: Hajra Suhail beat Bismel Zia 6-3Boys’ U12: Mohammad Muaz beat Mohammad Ayan 6-4Girls U12: Hajra Suhail beat Khadija Khalil 6-2Boys/Girls U10: Mohammad Ayan beat Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill 6-1Boys/Girls U8: Gold Medal: Mamnoon BariSilver Medal: Shehreen UmerBronze Medal: Eman ShahbazBoys/Girls U6:Gold Medal: Wali AbdullahSilver Medal: Faiz Uzair RanaBronze Medal: Mohammad Aliyan Khan.