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Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III to start on October 21
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has given final touches to all arrangements to stage the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III at the PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue here, as the foreign teams started to arrive in the capital city of the country.According to an official of PTF, the arrival of participating teams has commenced for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III, scheduled to be held from 21 to 24 October 2026. This prestigious international women’s team tennis competition is being hosted in Pakistan for the first time in the tennis history of Pakistan.The team of Maldives arrived on Friday in Islamabad, the fixture will bring together women tennis players from across the region to compete at the international level. Besides, hosts Pakistan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Maldives, and Qatar will participate in an international tennis showpiece.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President -PTF, and Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General PTF, along with the PTF management, welcomed the participating delegations and expressed their pleasure at hosting the championship in Pakistan.Speaking on the occasion, the PTF officials highlighted that hosting this prestigious international competition reflects Pakistan’s continued commitment to the development of tennis, particularly women’s tennis, while strengthening international sporting relations and providing Pakistani players with valuable opportunities to compete against international opponents on home soil.The Pakistan Tennis Federation is making comprehensive arrangements to welcome all participating teams, officials and delegates and to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the championship at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The hosting of the Billie Jean King Cup marks an important milestone for Pakistan tennis and demonstrates the country’s growing capacity to stage international tennis events.
W-15 Islamabad Championship: Cirotte & Yodpetch reach in final
Islamabad (faisal): Astrid Cirotte from France and Kamonwan Yodpetch from Thailand advanced into the final of the ongoing second leg of the W-15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026 after beating their respective opponents in semifinals here the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Friday. The final will be played on Saturday at the same venue.In the first women’s singles semifinal, Astrid Cirotte defeated Ru Xi Wu from China in straight games 2-0 after displaying top quality tennis. The final score-line was 7-5, and 6-4. Meanwhile, in the second semifinal Kamonwan Yodpetch overcame Russian player Wozuko Mdlulwa. Owing to injury, Mdlulwa could not continue the match, as the scoreboard was showing the score 2-6, 7-5, and 4-2 (Retd).Women's Singles Semifinals:Astrid Cirotte (FRA) beat Ru Xi Wu (CHN) 7-5, 6-4Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Wozuko Mdlulwa (RSA) 2-6, 7-5, 4-2(Retd)Women's Doubles Semifinals:Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) / Ru Xi Wu (CHN) beat Astrid Cirotte (FRA) / Sabastiani Leon (MEX) 6-1, 6-4Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) / Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) w/o Wozuko Mdlulwa / Warona Mdlulwa (RSA)Finals: 17th October-2026Singles Final: 11:00amDoubles Final: 3:00pm
W15 Islamabad Championships: Host players produce poor performances
Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab, Meheq Khokhar, Hajra Sohail loss their matches on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The second leg of the W-15 Islamabad World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026 kicked off on Tuesday here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, as the local players Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, and Hajra Sohail failed to show impressive performance in the first round of the Women’s Singles fixture.Despite of this fact that Pakistani participating female players were low ranked at international circuit, however, they game score was disappointed that shows the players were not well prepared and trained for this competition.A total of 31 players from 17 countries are participating in the international tournament, featuring talented women tennis players from France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan.Five Pakistani players — Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail are also competing in the Championships.Results: Women's Singles (Round-I):Abhilasha Bista (Nepal) beat Anna Simkina (Russia) 6-0, 6-1Serife Pelin Sari (Turkey) beat Meheq Khokhar (Pakistan) 6-1, 6-1Julia Khramtsova (Russia) w/o Ushna Suhail (Pakistan)Kamonwan Yodpetch (Thailand) beat Sevil Yuldasheva (Uzbekistan) 6-3, 6-4Ru Xi Wu (China) beat Warwara Rubeatsova (Russia) 5-7, 6-1, 6-0Ksenia Laslutova (Russia) beat Warona Mdlulwa (South Africa) 6-4, 6-4Suzuna Oigawa (Japan) beat Sofiia Suslova (Russia) 6-0, 5-7, 7-5Lilliva Piskun (Russia) beat Hajra Sohail (Pakistan) 6-1, 6-0Moon Jeong (China) beat Mahin Aftab Qureshi (Pakistan) 6-3, 6-0
W15: Astrid Cirotte clinches Women’s Singles title
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Astrid Cirotte of France won the Women’s Singles title after defeating Kamonwan Yodpetch of Thailand 7–5, 7–5 in the final of the W15 Islamabad – World Tennis Women’s Futures Championships 2026, held at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad.The first leg of the W15 Islamabad – World Tennis Women’s Futures Championships 2026 concluded successfully, featuring 30 players from 17 countries: France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan. The tournament provided an important platform for international players to compete and earn valuable ranking points.The event was sponsored by Fatima Group, whose support contributed to the promotion and development of international women’s tennis in Pakistan. Usam Sharif of Fatima Group attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest, while DIG Saleem Marwat was the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was also attended by Col. Gul Rehman, Director-PTF; Zaira Ahmad Zaka, Secretary-PWTA; Sarah Mahboob Khan, former Pakistan No. 1; and Mr. Tufail Cheema, Secretary-ITA. A large number of players, parents, media representatives, and tennis enthusiasts were also present on the occasion.
W15 Islamabad–World Championships: Astrid Cirotte wins 2 matches
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): French tennis player Astrid Cirotte claimed two victories in the ongoing W15 Islamabad–World Tennis Women’s Futures Tennis Championships 2026, as she defeated Julia Khramtsova in the women’s singles quarterfinal in straight games 2-0 and she won her women’s double match on Friday here at the PTF Tennis Complex. Astrid Cirotte of France, currently ranked World No. 624, is the top seed of the tournament.Results: Women’s Singles (Quarterfinals):Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) beat Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) 6–4, 6–4Astrid Cirotte (FRA) beat Julia Khramtsova (RUS) 6–0, 6–2Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Sabrina Olimjanova (UZB) 6–1, 6–3Wozuko Mdlulwa (RSA) beat Ksenia Laskutova (RUS) 1–6, 6–1, 6–2Women’s Doubles (Semifinals):Jeong Moon (KOR) / Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) / Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) 6-3, 6-3Astrid Cirotte (FRA) / Sabastiani Leon (MEX) beat Kei Yau Cheung (HKG) / Suzuna Oigawa (JPN) 6-2, 7-5
W15 Islamabad World Tennis Women’s Championships start in Islamabad
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The first leg of the W15 Islamabad–World Tennis Women’s Futures Tennis Championships 2026 have commenced today (Tuesday) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A total of 30 players from 17 countries including France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan are competing in the championship.Results:Women’s Singles (Round 1):Florentine Dekkers (Netherlands) beat Kei Yau Cheung (Hong Kong) 6-1, 6-4Gloria Levinsky (CZE) beat Serife Pelin Sari (TUR) 6-0, 7-5Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) beat Nissa Finnigan (RSA) 6-1, 6-0Sabrina Olimjanova (UZB) beat Warona Mdlulwa (RSA) 6-2, 6-3Emma Van Poppel (NED) w/o Ru Xi Wu (CHN)Ksenia Laskutova (RUS) beat Ushna Suhail (PAK) 6-2, 6-0.J. Khramtsova (RUS) beat S. Leon (Mex) 4–6, 6–1, 6–1Women’s Doubles (Round 1):Jeong Moon (KOR) / Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Meheq Khokhar (PAK) and Anna Simkina (RUS) 6-1, 6-0E. Van Poppel (NED) / E. Jamshidi (DEN) beat G. Levinsky (CZE) / R. X. Wu (CHN) 6-2, 6-7 (1), 10-3
W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship to start on October 6
Islamabad (faisal): The first leg of the W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship 2026 will commence on 6 October 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A total of 30 players from France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Türkiye, the Czech Republic,Germany, Thailand and Pakistan will compete in the championship.Top Players Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail will represent Pakistan in the championships.Astrid Cirotte of France, currently ranked World No. 624, is the top seed of the tournament.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi warmly welcomed the visiting international players to Pakistan and expressed confidence that the championship would provide high-quality competition and a memorable experience for all participants.He said that the Pakistan Tennis Federation is committed to promote women’s tennis and is proud to provide an excellent opportunity for Pakistani women players through the staging of 15K international women’s tournaments for the first time in Pakistan. He added that these events would enable local players to compete against international opposition, gain valuable experience, win matches, and earn important WTA ranking points.The main draw matched will commence tomorrow at 10:00am.
Pakistan Tennis Contingent Departs for Asian Games 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Pakistan tennis contingent has departed for Japan to represent the country at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The tennis competition is scheduled to begin on 27 September 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.The Pakistan tennis contingent includes six players and two officials:* Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi — Player* Aqeel Khan — Player* Muzammil Murtaza — Player* Mohammad Shoaib — Player* Ushna Suhail — Player* Mahin Aftab Qureshi — Player* Mohammad Haseeb Aslam — Coach* Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail — Team Manager
Mikaeel Ali Baig lifts ITF J200 Doubles title in Miki, Japan
Islamabad (PR): Pakistan’s No. 1 internationally ranked junior Mikaeel Ali Baig has captured the ITF J200 Doubles title in Miki, Japan, becoming what is believed to be the first Pakistani junior in more than three decades to win a title at this level since Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.Playing unseeded alongside his partner from Botswana, Mikaeel produced an outstanding run, defeating the No. 2 seeds No. 3 seeds and No. 1 seeds before defeating the top-seeded Australian pair 7-5, 6-2 in the final.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R), Secretary-General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Mikaeel Ali Baig on this outstanding achievement and for raising Pakistan’s flag high on the international stage.
Pakistan Tennis Federation selects four players for Billie Jean King Cup
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Wednesday announced a four-member female team for upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2026.According to an official of PTF, federation (PTF) has completed the selection process of the National Team for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in October 2026. One reserve player also selected for international tennis showpiece.The trials were conducted at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, on 7 and 8 September 2026.Names ofvsekected players1. Mahin Aftab Qureshi2. Ushna Suhail3. Romaisa Malik4. Hajra Sohail5. Bismal Zia-Reserve#pakistantennis #tennis #billiejeankingcup #teampakistan
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