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TENNIS - Int News 25 Apr, 2026

Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman Clinch ITF J-60 Doubles Title

Islamabad (faisal): The Treet ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) successfully concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex.A total of 24 boys and 20 girls from 16 countries-Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, USA, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand—participated in the championships.The event is organised annually in memory of Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas, who served as President of the PTF from 2001 to 2009. The championship stands as a tribute to his legacy, passion, and invaluable contributions to the development of tennis in Pakistan.The event was proudly sponsored by Faisal Movers, Book Karo, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Ndure, and Syngenta.Results: In the Boys’ Doubles Final, Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha and Hamza Roman delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Luke Jie Xi Ho of Singapore and Mikaeel Ali Baig of Pakistan 6-1,6-0 to clinch the ITF J-60 doubles title.In the Girls’ Doubles Final, Yerin Lim (KOR) and Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) defeated Kiko Okuyama (JPN) and Zihan Feng (CHN) 6-3, 1-6, (12-10) to secure the title.At the closing ceremony, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF, attended as Guest of Honour. They distributed prizes among the winners and runners-ups.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 22 Apr, 2026

ITF Dalswar Abbas Championship in full swing at PTF

Islamabad: The Treet ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) continued at the PTF Tennis Complex, IslamabadResults:Boys Singles Pre-Quarterfinasl: Artem Bukin (RUS) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Junxuan Cheng(CHN) 6-4,7-6(5); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Muhammad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) bt Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) bt Ho Wan Yeung (HKG) 6-3,6-3; Luke Jie Xi Ho (SGP) bt Vladislav Chiburaev(RUS) 6-2,6-1; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-1;Hamza Roman (PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) 6-4,7-5 Girls Singles Pre-Quarterfinals: Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) 6-3,2-6,7-5; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Khadija Khalil (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Ai Teng (CHN) bt Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) 2-1(retd); Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yuliia Artiuhina(POL) 6-0,6-0; Yitong Lu (CHN) bt Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-0,6-1; Srimuk Phitchayaphak (THA) bt Romaisa Malik (PAK) 6-1,6-2; Yerin Lim (KOR) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-0,7-6(5) (PR)

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Apr, 2026

ITF Pakistan Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Championship starts in Islamabad

Islamabad (faisal): The ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) commenced today at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. Tariq Murtza, Chairman of the Islamabad Tennis Association, inaugurated the championships.A total of 24 boys and 20 girls from 16 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, USA, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand, are participating in the championship.Results : Boys Singles 1st Round: Jayden Park (HKG) w/o Mohammad Hassan Usmani (PAK); Ruoyu Hua (CHN) bt Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) 6-1, 6-4 ; Inam Qadir (PAK) w/o Moulik Agarwal (IND) : Amir Muhammad Khan Mazari (PAK) bt Kinki Shi (HKG) 6-1,6-1; Vladislav Chiburaev (RUS) bt Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-4, 7-6(5) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Han Yang (CHN; Artem Bukin (RUS) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 7-6(5), 7-5 ; Jinxuan Cheng (CHN) bt Fedor Dorokhov (RUS) 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-3; Ho Wan Yeung (HKG) bt Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-1, 6-0; Mohammad Ahmad Afzal (PAK) w/o Ivan Bondarenko (KAZ); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 ; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) bt Hao Yi Zhang (CHN) 6-1, 4-1 Ret; Girls Singles 1st Round: Kiko Okuyama (JPN) bt Bismal Zia Ullah Khan (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-0, 6-1; Romisa Malik (PAK) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-2, 7-5; Khadija Khalil bt Rania Busz (USA) 4-6,6-2,6-0Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang (CHN) bt Vladislav Chiburaev / Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-4,6-4; Kinki Shi (HKG) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Abdaar Ali (PAK) / Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Artem Bukin (RUS) / Fedor Dorokhov (RUS) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik / M.Yahya (PAK) 6-2,7-5; Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) / Eyu Yoshida(JPN) bt Yuliia Artiuhina(POL) / Rania Busz(USA) 6-0,6-0; Yitong Lu (CHN) / Ai Teng(CHN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Yuriko Michihiro(JPN) 6-4,6-2

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 16 Apr, 2026

U12: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 2–0 to set final clash against India

Islamabad (PR): Pakistan stormed into the final of the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka 2–0 in the semifinal.The Pakistan team produced a commanding performance, winning both singles matches to secure a comprehensive victory. With this convincing win, Pakistan will now face arch-rival India in the final tomorrow, aiming to clinch the championship title.Singles 1:Mohammad Aayan beat Seneviratne Kashya : 3-6, 1-6Singles 2: Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill beat Akbar Zacharia 7-6, 4-6, 2-6

TENNIS - Int News 16 Apr, 2026

Aisam-ul-Haq PTF calls on Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) called on Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde during her visit of PTF on Thursday.The meeting focused on finalizing arrangements for the upcoming visit of renowned tennis legend Björn Borg to Pakistan. Various aspects related to the visit, including engagements, logistics, and promotional activities, were discussed in detail to ensure a successful and impactful tour.President PTF expressed his sincere gratitude to H.E. the Ambassador for her time, support, and cooperation in facilitating this important visit. He emphasized that the visit of Mr. Björn Borg will play a significant role in inspiring young players and further strengthening sports relations between Pakistan and Sweden.The Pakistan Tennis Federation looks forward to welcoming the legendary player and making his visit a memorable milestone for the development of tennis in the country. (ends)#pakistantennis #swedeninpakistan🇸🇪🇵🇰 @swedeninpakistan @aisamqureshi @goshnoz

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Apr, 2026

Mikeal Ali moves in Semifinals stage ITF Junior Tennis Championship

Islamabad (faisal): Mikeal Ali moved in to the semifinal of the ongoing Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results::Boys Singles Quarterfinals: Mikaeel Ali Baif (PAK) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 6-3,7-6(3); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Jayden Park(HKG) 6-3,7-5: Amir Mazari (PK) vs Hamza Roman (PAK) 3-3 DefGirls Singles Quarterfinals: Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Ai Teng(CHN) 6-3,5-7,6-1; Yijiia Wang(CHN) bt Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3,6-1; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-3,6-4; Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) 6-1,6-0Boys Doubles Quarterfinals: Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) / M.Yahya (PAK) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) 6-1,6-3; Jamie Chen (HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) w/o Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha (PAK); Ganuka Fernando(SRI) / Jayden Park(HKG) bt M.Afzal / Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig(PAK) / Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-2Girls Doubles Quarterfinals: Yijiia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) w/o Zihan Feng (CHN) / Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA); Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) / Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuliia Artiuhina (POL) / Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Rino Shinden(JPN) / Srimuk (THA) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) / Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-3,6-4; Ai Teng(CHN) / Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) / Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-4,6-2

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 13 Apr, 2026

ITF Pakistan Junior International Championship (Leg-II) starts at PTF

Abdul Jabbar FaisalIslamabad: The Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) commenced at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.A total of 22 boys and 19 girls from 15 countries—including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand are participating in the championship.Shahida Kausar Farooq, Chief Editor of Monthly Subh-e-Nau,Results (Day-1):Boys Singles 1st Round: Hugo Bailey (NED) Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) bt Hao Yi Zhang(CHN) 7-6(3), 3-1(Retd); Ruoyu Hua(CHN) bt Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) 4-6,6-3,6-1; Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2,2-6,6-2; Heran Zhang(CHN) w/o Kyoung Seo Lee(KOR) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Daniel Alwadi (CHN) ; Kinki Shi (HKG) bt M.Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jamie Chen (HKG) bt M.Yahya (PAK) 6-3,4-6,6-2; Girls Singles 1st Round: Yotong Lu (CHN) Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-4,6-3; Kiko Okuyama(JPN) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Yuriko Michihiro 6-1,6-3Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) bt Hugo Bailey (NED) / Sarp Akan Ercan(TUR) 6-3,6-0; Jamie Chen(HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) bt Kinik Shi(HKG) / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1,6-1Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yijia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Romasia Malik (PAK) 7-6(4), 6-2The matches will start tomorrow at 10:00 am.

TENNIS - Int News 12 Apr, 2026

Pakistan Boys’ and Girls’ U12 teams arrive in Kathmandu to participate in ITF Asia

Sports NewsKathmandu (Nepal): Pakistan’s Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & Under teams have arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition (South Asia).Pakistan Boys Team:• Mohammad Aayan – Player• Mohammad Faizan – Player• Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – Player• Heera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:• Shahnoor Umer – Player• Shahreen Umer – Player• Wajeeha Fatima – Player• Zoha Asim – CaptainThe President PTF, Secretary General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their best wishes to the teams, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well and represent Pakistan with pride. The PTF also extends its sincere appreciation to Honda Pakistan for sponsoring the trip and promoting tennis in Pakistan.#pakistantennis #tennis #tennistournament #memeorial #islamabad @asiantennisfederation @itf.asia @itftennis @pakistantvglobal @ptvsports_official @ptvnewsofficial @aisamqureshi @hondapakistanofficial

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 11 Apr, 2026

Zainab Memorial Championship: Abubakar and Varvara Rubtsova win titles

Islamabad (faisal): Abubakar Talha and Varvara Rubtsova have lifred the titles of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1), which concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Saturday. A total of 24 boys and 15 girls from 14 countries—Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand—participated in the championship.In an exciting Boys’ Singles final, Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha defeated Mikaeel Ali Baig of Pakistan in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 6-4,6-7(3), 7-5 to claim the title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Varvara Rubtsova of Russia dominated Yijia Wang of China, winning 6-0, 6-4 to secure the girls’ title.The Closing Ceremony was graced by Col. Sadaf, the uncle of Late Zainab Ali Naqvi, as the chief guest, and distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up.The ceremony was also attended by Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Major Suleman Junaid, Saeed Ahmad Khan, Tufail Cheema, along with a large number of foreign players, coaches, parents, and tennis enthusiasts.It is also informed that the Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) will commence on Monday, 13th April 2026.

TENNIS - Int News 11 Apr, 2026

Pakistan U12 Teams Depart for ITF Asia Team Competition-2026

Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced that Pakistan’s Boys and Girls 12 & Under teams have departed for ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition, scheduled to be held from April 11 to 18, 2026 in Kathmandu.The event will feature participation from South Asian countries, providing a valuable platform for young talent to compete at the regional level and gain international exposure.Pakistan Boys Team:Mohammad Aayan – PlayerMohammad Faizan – PlayerMohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – PlayerHeera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:Shahnoor Umer – PlayerShahreen Umer – PlayerWajeeha Fatima – PlayerZoha Asim – Captain

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