Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Top national tennis players including Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Sohaib, Mohammad Abid and Muzammil Murtaza have confirmed their entries in the 39th Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Khyber Cup National Ranking Tennis Tournament, which is scheduled to kick-off from May 20, 2022 at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue Islamabad.
According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), top national tennis tournament is pursuing prize mony of Rs. 700, 000. Top national tennis lads Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Abid, Yousaf Khalil, Shahzad Khan, Barkatullah, Heera Ashiq and Mudassir Murtaza have confirmed their participation and will be in action during 7-day fixture.
A total number of 125 players will take part in different five categories including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Boys Under-18 Singles, Boys & Girls Under-12 Singles and 45+ Doubles. Prize Money of Rs. 700000 will be distributed amongst the participants. Also, PTF will provide available accommodation to the outstation players at PTF Complex.
The matches will be played in two sessions because of the hot weather, 1st session from 8 am to 1 pm and 2nd session from 4 pm to onward. Arif Qureshi ITF White Badge Referee will officiate the matches. The final will be played on May 26 at the same venue.
Salim Saifullah Khan President-PTF said:
Khyber Cup is one of our very prestigious events on the PTF calendar and assured all possible support and assistance for the smooth conduct of the event. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has always played an active role in the promotion of tennis in Pakistan. I wish all the participants good luck for better performance during the tournament.
