ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (October 1, 2020):-The qualifying round of the PTF – ITA Islamabad Super Cup 2020 started on Thursday here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Complex, the main round will kick off on Friday at same venue.
PTF is the first federation which is organizing a national event following a long break owing to covid-19. On this occasion President PTF, Salim Saifullah stated that more events would also be held in the near future as well. He also appreciated the efforts of the PTF and ITA management for joining hands in organizing the subject event.
Two qualifying matches were played on the opening day in the Men’s category between Pakistan No. 7 and 8 against the wild cards Barkatullah and Mohammad Shoaib.
The opening ceremony of the PTF -ITA Islamabad Super Cup will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Tariq Murtaza President Islamabad Tennis Association and Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority will grace the occasion as a chief guest.
It is pertinent to note that due to COVID-19; only participating players, parents and coaches will be allowed to witness the subject event.
Results:
Men’s Singles Qualifying Matches:
Barkatullah beat Yousaf 6-7(7), 7-5, 7-6(3).
Ahmed Choudhry beat Mohammad Shoaib 7-5, 6-4
Following are the matches will be played tomorrow:
Men’s Singles Main Draw:
Aqeel Khan vs. Mudassir Murtaza, Ahmed Chaudhary vs. Heera Ashiq, Shahzad Khan vs. Muhammad Abid, Barkatullah vs. Muzammil Murtaza
Junior’s Singles Main Draw:
Faizan Fayyaz Khan vs. Zalan Khan, Nalain Abbas vs. M. Huzaifa Khan, Sami Zeb vs. Aqib Hayat, Subhan Salik vs. Hamid Israr
