Tennis - Davis Cup
Pakistan outclass Senegal 5-0 in Davis Cup Group II Tie in Islamabad
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan crushed Senegal 5-0 in Davis Cup Group II Tie٫ as all local players displayed to quality tennis skills in all five matches here at Pakistan Sports Boards' Grass Courts in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex.On Saturday٫ Pakistan’s pair Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Muzammil Murtaza defeated Senegal’s Seydina Andre and Nicolas Jean in the doubles match in straight sets 7–6, 7–6, confirming Pakistan’s overall triumph.In the singles fixtures, Mohammad Shoaib registered win against Senegal’s Nicolas Jadoun, winning 7–5, 6–2 to strengthen Pakistan’s lead. Previously, Muzammil Murtaza and veteran Aqeel Khan had also secured crucial victories, putting Pakistan in a dominant position.With these results, Pakistan successfully clinched the tie 5–0.Speaking to the media, Pakistan Davis Cup captain Rashid Malik praised the players for their outstanding performance under pressure. He said the team made full use of home conditions while planning their strategy and added that similar planning would be adopted for away ties as well.He further stated that Pakistan is fully prepared to host and compete in more international tennis events in the future.Patron Pakistan Tennis Federation Senator Saleem Saifullah congragulated Pakistan team on a historic win.
Davis Cup World Group II: Pakistan earn 2-0 Lead against Senegal
Muzammil outplays Nicolas 2-1, Aqeel Khan overcomes Seydina 2-1 on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Veteran tennis player Aqeel Khan and emerging tennis star Muzammil Murtaza claimed a 2-0 lead for Pakistan in the Davis Cup World Group II Tennis Tie against Senegal by showing a sparkling performance here at the Grass Courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Friday.In the first singles, Muzammil Murtaza fought back strongly to get rid of his opponent Nicolas Jadoun in a thrilling three-set contest. Muzammil claimed the match 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 after over two hours of high-quality tennis, giving Pakistan an early breakthrough.Meanwhile, in the second singles, Pakistan’s veteran star Aqeel Khan displayed his experience and composure as he overcame Seydina Andre in another hard-fought encounter. Aqeel won the match 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, extending Pakistan’s lead to 2-0 in the tie. With both singles secured on day one, Pakistan are now in a commanding position heading into day two of the tie.On Saturday, the action will continue with the doubles match, where Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Muzammil Murtaza will represent Pakistan against Seydina Andre and Nicolas Jadoun of Senegal. Following the doubles, two reverse singles matches will also be played as per Davis Cup format, with. Muzammil Murtaza set to face Seydina Andre Aqeel Khan scheduled to compete against Nicolas Jadoun.
Pakistan vs Senegal: Muzammil to meet Nicolas in first Singles
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Rising tennis player, Muzammil Murtaza will take on Nicolas John in the first Singles match of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie Group II between hosts Pakistan and Senegal here at the Grass Courts of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday. The first match will start at 10:30 am. Draw ceremony of the Davis Cup Tennis Tie took place on Thursday at a local hotel, which was attended by the all players and officials of both teams. In the second Singles, Aqeel Khan will face Seydina Andre at the same venue.Senegal captain Bedi Dieng said: "Pakistan is a strong opponent and defeating them on home ground will be a big challenge. Our team mainly consists of young players and we have limited experience on grass courts. We have been assessing Islamabad’s conditions for two days, and the hospitality here has been excellent. Our goal is to improve Senegal Tennis Team’s global ranking."The president, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and star player Aisam-ul-Haq said: "I will continue to play Davis Cup as long as the country needs me. We are determined to win the Group II tie against Senegal. Senegal has limited experience on grass courts, which we will use to our advantage. I also aim to enhance the skills of young players through my experience and will try to secure victory at home conditions."
Davis Cup Tie 2026: Pakistan vs Senegal next month in February at Islamabad
Pakistan Tennis Federation asks 13 players to join camp on January 12 in LahoreAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced on Saturday that the Davis Cup Training Camp would be kicked off on January 12 at Defence Club Grass Courts Lahore aim to prepare the boys for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Senegal, scheduled to be held on February 6 and 7, 2026 at the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. PTF invited 13 players for first phase.According to an official of PTF, as many as 13 players will participate first phase of the training camp which will be concluded on January 24 and camp will be shifted to Islamabad for the final phase of training camp. PTF invited Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, Barkatullah, Huzaifa Abdul Rehman, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Mikaeel Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, Nadir Mirza, Ahtesham Humayun and Zohaib Afzal Malik.Later, in the second round of camp, four local tennis lads including Hamza Roman, Hassan Usmani, Abdul Basit and Haziq Asim will join the camp along with other senior players. Former Davis Cupper and Non-Playing captain Rashid Malik will supervise the training camp. Also, Mushaf Zia, Mohammad Khalid, and Shahzad Khan will serve as coach in the camp.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President-PTF, said: “The training camp is an important step in building a strong and competitive national team for the forthcoming Davis Cup tie against Senegal. After the conclusion of the camp, the final team will be announced. We have also invited top junior players to train alongside senior players so they can gain valuable experience and which will work for them in the future.”Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, said: “The training camp is scheduled on the Lahore grass courts, and we are confident that the players will prepare well. We encourage the junior players to make the most of this valuable opportunity provided by the Pakistan Tennis Federation.”
Pakistan tennis players arrive in Paraguay for Davis Cup Tie
Sports Bulletin ReportAsuncion (Paraguay): A five-member Pakistan Davis Cup team has arrived in Asuncion, Paraguay, ahead of their World Group-II Davis Cup tie against Paraguay, scheduled to be held on 12th and 13th September 2025.The team landed Paraguay on 7th September 2025, following an intensive preparation phase that included a 20-day training camp at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, and a 4-day training camp at the Inventist Tennis Academy, Istanbul, Turkey.Pakistan squad:Mohammad Haseeb Aslam – CaptainAisam-ul-Haq Qureshi – PlayerAqeel Khan – PlayerMuzammil Murtaza – PlayerHuzaifa Abdul Rahman – PlayerMikaeel Ali Baig – PlayerCol. Zia-ud-din Tufail (R) – Team ManagerMohammad Shahid – PhysiotherapistAisam-ul-Haq, President PTF, said: We are ready for the Davis Cup. Our team is a balanced combination of young and experienced players, and we are hopeful for positive results. Paraguay is a strong team on their home ground, but we will give our 100 percent to achieve the best possible outcome.
Davis Cup Juniors 2025: Pakistan thrash Indonesia 2-1 in final
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan outplayed Indonesia 2-1 in the Davis Cup Juniors final to claim historical victory for the country on Saturday.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistani players Abubakar Talha and Hamza Roman delivered a remarkable performance on the final day of the Davis Cup Juniors 2025, securing an exciting 2-1 victory over Indonesia to claim the prestigious title. With this historic win, Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the championship, showcasing exceptional talent, determination, and teamwork.Now, Pakistan have qualified for the ITF Asia/Oceania Davis Cup Juniors Qualifying Event, scheduled to be held in Kazakhstan from May 19-24, 2025. This elite competition will feature the top 16 teams from Asia and Oceania, competing for a place in the World Group.Expressing his joy, Shahzad Khan, captain of Team Pakistan, said: “I am extremely happy with the way the boys played from start to finish. Their dedication and hard work paid off, and I am incredibly proud of all the players."Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), congratulated the team on their historic achievement, calling it a moment of immense pride for Pakistan. He commended the players, Mikaeel Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, and Hamza Roman, as well as Captain Shahzad Khan for their dedication and commitment, emphasizing that Pakistan’s flag is flying high on the global tennis stage.President-PTF highlighted the remarkable progress made in international competitions, noting that while the team finished 16th out of 16 in 2023, and 5th out of 16 in 2024. This year, Pakistan achieved a historic milestone by winning the championship, a clear indication that the country's tennis is on the right path to success.Results (Pakistan beat Indonesia 2-1):First Singles: Abubakar Talha beat Suryana Raphael 6-1, 6-2Second Singles: Gunawan Joachim Mika beat Mikaeel Ali 6-4, 4-6, 6-1Doubles: Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha beat Mangunsong Rafa Jeconia / Suryana Raphael 7-6 (0), 2-6, 10-7
Pakistan Confident for Davis Cup World Group-II Tie against Barbados
A 9-member contingent ready to face Barbados on September 14-15 in Bridge TownSports Bulletin ReportBridge Town (Barbados): A big contingent including 5 players and 4 officials are confident to produce an acceptable performance against hosts Barbados in the Davis Cup World Group-II tie, which will be played on September 14, and 15, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF and a playing member of the team, expressed confidence in the team's chances of success. "The Pakistan team is a combination of experience and young blood, and we are confident of winning the tie, “ Aisam added.Aqeel Khan, an experienced player on the team, said: "Barbados is a strong team with world-class players, and we will do our best to play our best game and win the tie."Pakistan Contingent: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil, Ahmad Nael Qureshi (Players), Hamid-ul-Haq (Captain), Mohammad Khalid (Coach), Col (Retd) Zia-ud-din Tufail (Team Manager), Mohammad Shahid (Physio).
Davis Cup: Mohammad Shoaib, Yousaf Khalil confirm place in squad
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Duo of national tennis lads, Mohammad Shoaib, and Yousaf Khalil have confirmed their berth in the Pakistan Davis Cup team after showing acceptable performances in the trials, which were held at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Garden Avenue from May 9 to 13, 2024.According to an official of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), trials were held to select a couple of players for the national team, as the veterans Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan were exempted form the trials proceeding. Also, Ahmad Nael Qureshi has been selected for the team directly, based on his recent exceptional performances in the national and international junior tournaments.As many as 10 players including 6 men, 2 juniors, and 2 wildcards were invited for the trials after analyzing their performances in the current PTF ranking. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President-PTF and Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail Secretary-General-PTF congratulated the selected players, wished them good luck, and advised them to display their best tennis. In the next Davis Cup Tie Pakistan will meet Barbados in September 2024.
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: India outclass Pakistan 4-0
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: India beat hosts Pakistan 4-0 in the Davis Cup World Group I Play-off Tie after winning all four matches at the grass courts of Pakistan Sports Complex. On Sunday, Pakistan lost Doubles and a reverse single match.The Indian duo of Saketh Myneni and Yuki Myneni outplayed Aqeel Khan and Muzammil in straight sets 2-0 with the score-line of 6-3, and 7-6. Later on, in singles, India's Niki Poonacha defeated Mohammad Shoaib in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to extend his country's lead to 4-0.
Davis Cup Tennis Tie: India earn 2-0 lead against hosts Pakistan
Ramkumar overcomes Aisam 2-1 in a thrilling three sets contest at grass courtsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Indian tennis team earned a 2-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup Tennis Tie World Group 1 play-off, which started at the grass courts of Aisam Tennis Arena, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad on Saturday. Ramkumar Ramanathen, and Sriram Balaji claimed victories for India. The Doubles’ and two reverse singles will be played on Sunday (February 4, 2024) at the same venue.In the first singles, Ramkumar Ramanathen won the toss and decided to serve first, as he hit the first serve in the net, however, the Indian guy played an aggressive game and won the first game without conceding a solitary point. Both players exhibited top-class tennis in the first set and maintained their respective serves till 6-6. Aisam won the first set on tie-break at 7-3 by smashing a couple of aces.After losing the first set, Ramkumar changed his strategy and broke the first game of Aisam without conceding a single point. He maintained the same pace in the second game and finished in a similar style without losing any points and made the score 2-0. Aisam bounced back in the set by breaking the 4th game of his challenger to square the set point 2-2. Both players retained serves in the rest of the eight games. The score was one again level at 6-6. This time Ramkumar won the set on a tie-break to level the match at 2-2.In the decisive set, Aisam did not feel well owing to his injury and during the set, he got three minutes of a medical break. Ramkumar finished the third set 6-0. The final score-line of the match was 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-4), 6-0. In the second match, Sriram Balaji defeated Aqeel Khan in straight sets 2-0 at the same venue. The final score-line was 7-5, and 6-3.
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