Tennis - Itf Juniors - Sport bulletin

Tennis - Itf Juniors

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 10 Nov, 2023

ITF Juniors Leg-1: Sedova, Wada win women’s doubles’ title

Bilal Asim pairing with Hamza Roman beat Nael and Huzaima in Boys’ Doubles’ finalSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Viktoriia Sedova from Russia pairing with Hinata Wada from Japan outclassed Anastasia Melnikova from Russia and Madina Omarova from Kazakstan in straight set 2-0 in the women’s double final of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 6-3, and 6-0.In the Boys Doubles final, Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman(PAK) 6-2, 6-3 and won the doubles title. Earlier, in the Girl's Doubles final, Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova(RUS) / Madina Omarova (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0 and won the doubles title.Results:Boys’ Singles (Semifinals):Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-3, 6-0Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Final): Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 Girls’ Doubles (Finals): Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova (RUS) / Madina Omarova (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 09 Nov, 2023

ITF Juniors: Two Pakistani, two foreigners qualify for semifinals

Ahtesham Humayun, Bilal Asim, Yoshito, and Thadapong claim victoriesSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahtesham Humayun (PAK), Bilal Asim (PAK), Yoshito ODA (JPN), and Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) have confirmed their berths in the semifinal of the Boys’ Singles discipline after defeating their respective opponents in the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Thursday.In the Boys’ Singles quarterfinal, Bilal Asim beat Hamza Roman in the match of the day, which lasted 3 hours and 15 minutes. Hamza won the first set with Bilal fought back to square the match 1-1 by winning the second. The final set went up neck-to-neck decided in a closely fought tiebreaker.Results:Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals): Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Toki Adachi (JPN) 6-0, 3-0 (Retd)Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5)Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Hamid Israr (PAK) 6-3, 6-2Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-2, 6-1Girls’ Singles (Semifinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-4, 6-0Saajida Razick (SRI) beat Hinata Wada (JPN) 6-2, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals):Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6, 6-3 [10-4]Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) W/O Toki Adachi (JPN) / Thanathip Poti (THA)Girls’ Doubles (Semifinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Saajida Razick(SRI) / Venuli Senari (SRI) 6-2, 7-6 (1)Anastasia Melnikova(RUS) / Madina omarova (KAZ) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) / Saina Jayesh (PAK) 6-4, 7-6 (1).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 08 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Ahtesham Humayain claims an upset win

Ahtesham Humayain thrashes compatriot Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: An unseeded player, Ahtesham Humayun outclassed 4-seeded Huzaima Abdul Rehman in straight sets 2-0 in the Boys’ Singles fixture of the ongoing ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 6-2, and 6-0.In the Girl's Quarterfinals, unseeded Hinata Wada of Japan toppled 4-seeded Anastasia Melnikova from Russia in straight sets 2-0 with the score-line of 7-5, and 6-2.Results:Boys’ Singles (Round-II):Yoshito Oda (JPN) beat Zaidh Zihar (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Ahtesham Humayain (PAK) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Thanathip Poti (THA) 6-3, 6-2Toki Adachi (JPN) beat Kashan Tariq (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) beat Senari Jayasinghe (SRI) 6-0, 6-0Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Anastasia Melnikova (RUS) 7-5, 6-2Saajida Razick (SRI) beat Saina Jayesh Vaida (SGP) 6-1, 6-3Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-1, 6-1Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Bilal Asim / Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim / Mohmmad Salar (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) beat Shehryar Anees/ Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Ahmed Nael Qureshi / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Kamonpanyakorn Thadapong (THA) 6-3, 7-6 (5)Toki Adachi (JPN) / Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar(SRI) 6-2, 7-5Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals):Viktoriia Sedova (RUS) / Hinata Wada (JPN) beat Soha Ali / Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-2, 6-3Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) / Saina Jayesh (SGP) beat Zainab Ali Raja/ Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-2, 6-0Saajida Razick (SRI) / Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA)/ Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) 6-4, 2-6 (10-5).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 07 Nov, 2023

ITF Junior: Nael, Thadpong, Hamza, and Bilal jump into next round

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong , Hamza Roma, and Bilal Asim jumped into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-II):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) 7-6 (2), 6-1Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Salar Khan (PAK) 6-0, 7-6 (5)Girls’ Singles (Round-II):Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Madina Omarova (KAZ) 2-6, 6-3, 7-5Anastasiia Melinkova (RUS) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Venuli Senari (SRI) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) 6-1, 6-2Aashnika Kasturi (AUS) beat Zainab Ali Raja (Pak) 6-2, 6-0Saian Jayesh (AUS) beat Fatima Ali Raja (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Boys’ Doubles (Round-I):Abdul Basith Cader (SRI) / Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Abdullah Khan / Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Takuto Fuke (JPN) / Taichi Tamura (JPN) beat Ahtesham Humayun / Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-2, 6-2Yoshito ODA (JPN) / Thadpong (THA) beat Rayyan Khan / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0Shehryar Anees / Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) / Geshash Tissera (SRI) 3-6, 7-5 (10-7).

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 06 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: 8 local players move into next round

Nael, Bilal, Ahtesham, Mohammad Hamza, Asad, Hamza, Mohammad Salar, Hamid post winsSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Eight local tennis lads, Ahmed Nael Qureshi, Bilal Asim, Ahtesham Humayun, Mohammad Hamza Aasim, Asad Zaman, Hamza Roman, Mohammad Salar Khan, and Hamid Israr advanced into the next round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 after winning their respective matches here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Monday.The opening ceremony was held today at PTF Complex Islamabad. Mansoor Ahmad Khan the Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) graced the occasion as chief guest. Gul Rehman Secretary-General-PTF, Arif Qureshi Secretary-Tournament Referee, Khalil Chughtai-Treasurer-PTF, and a larger number of players, parents, and coaches were present of this occasion.Results (Boys’ Singles Round-I):Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) beat Taichi Tamura (JPN) 6-0, 6-1Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Mohammad Haider Ali Rizwan (PAK) 6-4, 6-2Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0, 6-1Doruk Elbirlik (TUR) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1, 6-0Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) beat Abdul Baasith Cader (SRI) 6-3, 6-2Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) beat Aahil Kaleel (SRI) 6-2, 6-2Asad Zaman (PAK) beat Takuto Fuke (JPN) 6-4, 6-4Hamza Roman (PAK) beat Naqeeb Hussain (SRI) 6-0, 6-1Mohammad Salar Khan (PAK) beat Gehash Tissera (SRI) 6-0, 6-3Hamid Israr (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-1Thanathip Poti (THA) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-4Zaidh Zihar (SRI) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0Yoshito ODA (JPN) beat Shehryar Aness (PAK) 6-2, 6-4.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 05 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1: Main Draw matches to start on Monday

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The main draw matches of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 will start on Monday (November 5) at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad.A Large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships.In the boys' singles final qualifying round, Nabeel Ali Qayum(PAK), Zaidh Zihar(SRI), Rayyan Khan (PAK) and Takuto Fuke(JPN) beat their opponents and moved into the main draw. The Opening Ceremony and the main draw matches will commence tomorrow Monday 6th November 2023.Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-II):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Inam Qadir (PAK) 7-5, 6-0; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Abdullah Khan (PAK) 7-5, 6-2; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-1, 6-2; Zaidh Zihar(SRI) beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim (PAK) 6-3, 6-4

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 04 Nov, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-I: Qualifying Round starts in PTF

Nabeel Ali, Takuto Fuke, and Rayyan Khan register wins to move next roundSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The qualifying round of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Leg-1 Tennis Championships 2023 started here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday.A large number of junior tennis player boys and girls from, Pakistan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Japan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka are participating in the championships. The opening ceremony and the main draw matches will be held on November 6 (Monday) at the same venue.President PTF Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, visited the PTF Complex, and witnessed some of the matches and interacted with the Pakistani and foreign players. He welcomed all the foreign players, coaches and their parents. The President advised the Pakistani players to continue working zealously and passionately to be a source of pride for Pakistan.Results:Boys’ Singles (Qualifying Round-I):Nabeel Ali Qyum (PAK) beat Orhan Sohail (CAN) 6-2, 7-5; Takuto Fuke (JPN) beat Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Rayyan Khan (PAK) beat Shahzada Ghulam Mohammad Nazir (PAK) 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 01 Apr, 2023

ITF World Tennis Team Competition Asia-Oceania Final Qualifying

Pakistan book berth in World Group, Japan beat Pakistan 2-1 Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: Japan toiled hard on the court to overcome Pakistan 2-1 in the final of the ITF World Tennis Junior Team Competition Asia-Oceania Final Qualifying in Kuching Malaysia. According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), in the first match, Abubakar Talha lost a closely fought match with the score-line of 3-6 and 5-7. In the second Singles, Hamza Roman exhibited top class game of tennis and ousted his challenger Motoharu Abe in straight sets in s single sided-affair at 6-2, 6-1 to square the match 1-1. In the deciding doubles, which produced exciting tennis, Abubakar and Hamza won the first set 6-4 and were ahead in the second set at 4-3. Two see-saw games saw the Japanese produced a quality tennis to take the set. The Japanese pair stepped up a notch in the deciding match-tiebreak and won 10-5 to seal the victory and lift the trophy. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan had already qualified for the World Group by virtue of qualifying for the semi-finals. Under-14 team created history by reaching the World Group of the WJT team event, for the first time since 1996. It is a great achievement for the team, made up of Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, and Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari, ably led by Captain Heera Ashiq. Powerhouses like India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and others, failed to make it to the even the quarterfinals stage. In 1996, Pakistan team visited Japan comprised Nomi Qamar, the late Ejaz Ahmed, Shahzeb Niazi, and Rashid Ahmed Malik as the captain. Sixteen countries participated, including Australia, Japan, S.Korea, India, Iran, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Indonesia and Pakistan. Pakistan finished second in their group after beating Iran and Indonesia, while losing to Japan. Complete Results of Pakistan Matches: Final (Japan beat Pakistan) 2-1 Kanta Watanabe beat Abubakar Talha 6-3, 7-5 Hamza Roman beat Motoharu Abe 6-1, 6-2 Motoharu Abe/Kensuke Kobayashi bt Abubakar Talha/Hamza Roman 4-6, 6-4, 10-5 Semifinal (Pakistan beat Hong Kong) 2-1 Abubakar Talha beat Wong Selwyn Tsz Yuen 6-3, 6-2 Tam Sin Hang beat Hamza Roman 6-1, 6-1 Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Fu Wang Choi / Tam Sin Hang 7-6 (5), 6-4 Quarterfinal (Pakistan beat Australia) 2-1 Abubakar Talha beat Taiki Takizawa 6-4, 3-0 (retd) Kose Cooper beat Hamza Roman 6-2, 6-1 Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Kose Cooper/ Anthony Baker Nikolas 6-1, 6-4 Round-II (Pakistan beat Iran) 2-1 Abubakar Talha beat Sadeghizeidi Kiyarash 6-1, 7-5 Attaran Sam beat Hamza Roman 7-6 (5), 6-3 Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Attaran Sam / Madanian Soroosh 6-3, 7-5 Round-I (Pakistan beat Indonesia) 2-1 Abubakar Talha beat Mika Gunawan Joachim 6-3, 6-2 Hamza Roman beat Ali Da Costa Rafalentino 6-1, 7-6 (5) Mika Gunawan Joachim / Verdasco Jeconia Rafa beat Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari / Abubakar Talha 5-7, 4-6.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 31 Mar, 2023

ITF World Junior: Pakistan beat Hong Kong 2-1 in semifinal

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan outplayed Hong Kong 2-1 in the semifinal of the ongoing ITF World Tennis Junior Team Competition Asia / Oceania Final Qualifying in Kuching Malaysia. According to an official Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistan's Under-14 Junior team ousted Hong Kong 2-1 in the semifinal. Pakistan already qualified for the World Group after beating Australia in the quarterfinals, which will be held later this year in the Czech Republic. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan President-PTF praised the performance of the young boys and congratulated the team, Captain, Coaches and their parents. Results (semifinal): Pakistan beat Hong Kong (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Wong Selwyn Tsz Yuen 6-3, 6-2 Tam Sin Hang beat Hamza Roman 6-1, 6-1 Doubles: Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Fu Wang Choi / Tam Sin Hang 7-6 (5), 6-4 Results (Quarterfinals): Pakistan beat Australia (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Taiki Takizawa 6-4, 3-0 (retd) Kose Cooper beat Hamza Roman 6-2, 6-1 Boys’ Doubles: Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Kose Cooper/ Anthony Baker Nikolas 6-1, 6-4 Pakistan beat Iran (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Sadeghizeidi Kiyarash 6-1, 7-5 Attaran Sam beat Hamza Roman 7-6 (5), 6-3 Boys’ Doubles: Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Attaran Sam / Madanian Soroosh 6-3, 7-5 Pakistan beat Indonesia (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Mika Gunawan Joachim 6-3, 6-2 Hamza Roman beat Ali Da Costa Rafalentino 6-1, 7-6 (5) Boys’ Doubles: Mika Gunawan Joachim / Verdasco Jeconia Rafa beat Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari / Abubakar Talha 5-7, 4-6.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 30 Mar, 2023

Pakistani players register upset triumph in ITF World Junior Tennis

Green Shirts toppled Australian lads 2-1 in the quarterfinals Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan claimed an upset victory in the ITF World Tennis Junior Team Competition Asia / Oceania Final Qualifying after beating high-ranked Australia 2-1 at Kuching Malaysia. According to an official of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistan caused a major upset by beating a strong Australian team 2-1 in the quarter-finals and has qualified for the World Group Event, which will be held later this year in the Czech Republic. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan President-PTF expressed his happiness and congratulated the team and captain for the historical victory against the strong Australian team. Earlier, in the other matches, Pakistan thrashed Iran and Indonesia in similar style 2-1. Results (Quarterfinals): Pakistan beat Australia (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Taiki Takizawa 6-4, 3-0 (retd) Kose Cooper beat Hamza Roman 6-2, 6-1 Boys’ Doubles: Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Kose Cooper/ Anthony Baker Nikolas 6-1, 6-4 Pakistan beat Iran (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Sadeghizeidi Kiyarash 6-1, 7-5 Attaran Sam beat Hamza Roman 7-6 (5), 6-3 Boys’ Doubles: Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman beat Attaran Sam / Madanian Soroosh 6-3, 7-5 Pakistan beat Indonesia (2-1) Abubakar Talha beat Mika Gunawan Joachim 6-3, 6-2 Hamza Roman beat Ali Da Costa Rafalentino 6-1, 7-6 (5) Boys’ Doubles: Mika Gunawan Joachim / Verdasco Jeconia Rafa beat Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari / Abubakar Talha 5-7, 4-6.