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TENNIS - ITF Juniors 07 Mar, 2023

Tennis Federation names U-14 team for ITF Asian Juniors Championship

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has named a 2-member team namely Hamza Roman and Abubakar Talha to participate in finals of ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championships 2023, which will be held in Bhubaneshwar India from April 4-14, 2023. According to an official of PTF, the players were selected based on their exceptional performance in the ITF/ATF Under-14 Development Championships Regional Qualifying event for South Asia/South East Asia & East Asia Regional Qualifying event, which was recently held in Bangladesh. The boys won one single title out of two each and were finalists in the other, and they won both the doubles titles.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 18 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Guryleva Vlada thrashes LEE Yejun 2-0 in final to lift title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Guryleva Vlada from Russia outclassed LEE Yejun from Korea 2-0 in the Girls’ Singles final of the ITF Pakistan, PPL Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial World Junior Tennis Championship at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final score-line was 6-2 and 6-2. In the first set, Vlada build up the winning lead 3-1 by breaking 1st and 3rd game of Lee then continued the winning pace till the score reached 4-2. Valada again played excellent tennis and break the 7th game of Lee 0-40 and then hold the 8th game to win the first set at 6-2. Meanwhile, in the second set, Valada again played aggressively and did not allow her opponent to settle down and took the lead 4-0 by breaking 1 & 3rd game of Lee in comfortable style. Lee struggles hard to reduce the lead 4-2 and then by breaking the 6th game of Vlada. In the 7th game, Valada did not allow her opponent and hit some excellent cross court short to advance the lead 5-2. In the 8th game Vlada comfortably won the game and match 6-2, 6-2. Both the players displayed excellent game of tennis which was appreciated and witnessed by tennis lovers. The match lasted 1 hour and was chaired by Shahzad Akhtar Alvi ITF White Badge Official. Islamabad Tennis Association organized this ITF Pakistan – PPL Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial World Ranking Tennis tournament in the memory of Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas, who played vital role for promotion of the game of tennis in the country. He remained President/Patron of PTF, Lifetime Senior vice President of Asian Tennis Federation, and Hon. Lifetime Patron Islamabad Tennis Association, he was also member of ITF Constitutional Committee. As many as 46 boys and 17 girls from 12 countries Turkey, Korea, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, United Kingdom (UK), Poland, Romania, Russia, Canada, United States of America (USA) and host Pakistan participated in the Championships. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association grace the occasion as chief guest and distributed the trophies among the winner and runner-up of boys singles. Ali G. Noon, CSS PPL, Major Rashid Khan Former Secretary PTF, M T Cheema SEVP ITA also witness the final and distributed the prizes with the chief guest.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 17 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Vlada Guryleva pairing with Taira Abildayeva win Doubles title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: The 2nd seed Vlada Guryleva from Russia pairing with Taira Abildayeva from Kazakhstan annexed the Girls’ Doubles title after a great struggle against Anastassiya KIM from Kazakhstan and Jinshu Xia from China in the final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 7-5 and 6-1. In the morning session, the 2nd Seed Cem Atlamis from Turkiye pairing with Mikhail Khodorchenko from Russia won the Boys’ Doubles title after beating Keith Jonathan from Malaysia and Jihwan Kim from Korea in straight sets 2-0. The final score-line was just 6-3 and 6-1. In the Boys’ Singles final, Yuan Lu from China outclassed Kamonpanyakom Thadpong from Thailand in a single sided contest 2-0. Yuan Lu played excellent game and exhibited high standard of game throughout the match and did not allow his opponent to settle down in the final. Yuan Lu won his final against Kamonpanyakom Thadpong in straight sets 6-2 and 6-4. In the Girls’ Doubles final, the 2nd seed Vlada Guryleva from Russia pairing with Taira Abildayeva from Kazakhstan annexed the title after a great struggle against Anastassiya KIM from Kazakhstan and Jinshu Xia from China. The final score-line was 7-5 and 6-1. In the first set Kim and Xia played aggressive and took the lead 3-0 by breaking 1st and 3rd game of Taira and Vlada but after losing the initial games Taira & Vlada changed their game plan to reduce the lead and level the 1st set at 5-5 games all. In the 12th game, Taira and Valda played excellent game and took the set at 7-5. In the second set Taira & Vlada did not allow their opponent to settle down and continue to maintain their winning pace to win the second set and match. Yerzhan Kistafin Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony and Senator Nisar A. Memon was the guest of honor. The ceremony was also attended by Maria Memon, former MNA, Akhtar Nawaz former DG PSB, Azeem Shah Advisor to President PTF, Major Rashid Khan, Syed Mohammad Ali Murtaza, Ahsan Raza Zaidi and other family members of the Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas. Final of Girls Singles will be played on Saturday (February 18, 2023) at 1:30 pm at the same venue. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association will grace the occasion as chief guest and will distribute the prizes amongst the winner and runner-up. Results: Boys Singles Final: Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) 6-2, 6-4 Boys Doubles Final: Cem Atlamis (TUR) / Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) beat Keagan Jonathan (MAS) / Jihwan Kim (KOR) 6-4, 6-3 Girls Doubles Final: Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Anastassiya Kim (KAZ) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) 7-5, 6-1.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 16 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Yejun Lee and Vlada Guryleva set to meet in final

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Yejun Lee from Korea and Vlada Guryleva from Russia qualified for the women’s singles final of the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships after winning their respective semifinals here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Thursday. Today was the day of upsets. A major upset was made when 4th Seed Vlada Guryleva of Russia beat top seed Zeynep Erbakan of Turkey in a thrilling three-set match 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. In the second semifinal, unseeded Yejun Lee of Korea won her encounter and beat 3rd seed Defne Erbakan of Turkey 6-1, 6-0 and qualified for the Girls singles final. In the Boys Singles 1st semi-final; unseeded Yuan Lu of China qualified for the final when he defeated his opponent 2nd seed Cem Atlamis of Turkey who left the match due to a health issue. In the second semi-final, 6th Seed Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong of Thailand eliminated 3rd seed Bugra Ockoc of Turkey in a straight set 6-2.6-0. Results: Boys’ Singles (Semifinals): Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Cem Atlamis (TUR) 3-0 (Retd) Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) 6-2, 6-0. Girls’ Singles (Semifinals): Yejun Lee (KOR) beat Defne Erbkan (TUR) 6-1, 6-0 Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Keagan Jonathan (MAS) / Jihwan Kim (KOR) beat Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) / Nadir Mirza (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 Cem Atlamis (TUR) / Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) beat Teetawat Tavachphongsri (THA) / Kamonpanyakom Thadpong (THA) 4-6, 7-5, 10-4. Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) w/o Polina Bershteyan (RUS) / Lilya Piskun (RUS) Anastassiya Kim (KAZ) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) beat Defne Erbakan (TUR) / Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) 2-6, 7-6 (5) 10-7 Matches Schedule (Friday 17th February 2023) The Boys Singles Final will be played at 10:30 AM Girls Doubles Final will be played at 2:00 PM

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis: All foreign players reach in semifinals

Mohammad Khalil Ahmed ISLAMABAD: All four overseas tennis lads, Cem Atlamis (TUR), Yuan Lu (CHN), Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) and Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA), moved into the semifinals of the ongoing ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships after defeating their rivals in men’s singles at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. Yerzhan Kistafin Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan and to Pakistan visited PTF Complex today to witness some of the matches. He appreciated the high standard of tennis and also interacted with players and parents from his home country Kazakhstan and other countries. The PTF extends its gratitude to Ambassador for his regular visits to PTF Complex to witness such international and national events. Results: Boys’ Singles (Quarterfinals): Cem Atlamis (TUR) beat Jihwan KIM (KOR) 6-0, 6-4 Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Dogan Can Sipahioglu (TUR) 6-0, 6-2 Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) beat Edward Kruppe (CAN) 6-0, 7-5 Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Mahatir Mohammad (PAK) 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-2 Girls’ Singles (Quarterfinals): Yejun Lee (KOR) beat Maia Visan (ROU) 6-1, 6-0 Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Jinshu Xia (CHN) 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) beat Pitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-2, 6-2 Defne Erbkan (TUR) beat Lilya Piskun (RUS) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 Boys’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Keagan Jonathan (MAS) / Jihwan Kim(KOR) beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) / Krittamaet Thammakun (THA) 6-3, 7-5 Cem Atlamis (TUR) / Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) 1-6, 7-5 (10-6) Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) / Nadir Mirza (PAK) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) / Boda Zheng (CHN) 6-2, 6-2 Girls’ Doubles (Quarterfinals): Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Se Yeong Jang(KOR) / Yejun Lee (KOR) 6-3,6-3: Anastassiya Kim (KAZ) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) beat Sheeza Sajid (PAK) / Phitchayapak Srimuk (THA) 6-1, 6-1: Defne Erbakan (TUR) / Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) beat Seeun Baeg (KOR) / Maia Visan (ROU) 6-0, 6-0

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan: Mahatir Mohammad beats Nadir Mirza 2-1

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Local tennis player, Mahatir Mohammad moved into the quarterfinal of the ongoing ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 after beating compatriot Nadir Mirza 2-0 in the second round here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday. Results: Boys’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals): Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) beat Boda Zheng (CHN) 0-6, 6-3, 6-0 Dogan Can Sipahioglu (TUR) beat Mikhail Khodorchenko (RUS) 4-6, 7-3 (3), 6-3 Edward Kruppe (CAN) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan (PAK) 6-2, 7-6 (3) Cem Atlamis (TUR) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Keagan Jonathan (MAS) 6-3, 6-1 Mahatir Mohammad (PAK) beat Nadir Mirza (PAK) 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 Girls’ Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals): Yejun Lee (KOR) beat Taira Abildyeva (KAZ) 6-0, 6-3 Phitcayapak Srimuk (THA) beat Seeun Baeg (KOR) 0-6, 6-3, 7-5 Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) Anastassiya KIM (KAZ) 6-1, 6-2

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 13 Feb, 2023

ITF Junior Pakistan Tennis: 4 local players move into next round

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD: As many as four local tennis players and eight foreign players have moved into the second round of the ITF Pakistan World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 after winning their respective matches here at garden Avenue at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Monday. Mohammad Huzaifa Khan, Mahatir Mohammad, Bilal Asim Khan, and Huzaima Abdul Rehman posted all straight sets victories in the first round. Mahatir had to toil hard on the court to overcome his opponent in a thriller two sets contest. The final score-line was 7-6 and 6-3. A Large number of foreign players from Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, United Kingdom (UK), Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, China, Poland, South Korea, Canada and Pakistan are participating in the leg-2 event. Tariq Murtaza President Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) /Chairman of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony was attended by Saeed Ahmad Khan SVP-PTF, Col. Gul Rehman [R] Secretary-General-PTF, Syed Azeem Shah former DG-CDA and Advisor to President-PTF, Syed Ahsan Zaidi Treasurer -ITA and a large number of players and officials. Results (Boys’ Singles Round-I): Mohammad Huzaifa Khan (PAK) beat Raheem Shahzada(GBR) 6-1, 6-2 Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) beat Timur Dautov (RUS) 6-2, 2-6, 6-0 Edward Kruppe (CAN) beat Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-3, 6-1 Mahatir Mohammad (PAK) beat Sevastian Tasenkov (RUS) 7-6 (1), 6-3 Boda Zheng (CHN) beat Mohammad Salar (PAK) 6-0, 6-2 Kamonpanyakorn Thadpong (THA) beat Ilya Mosolkin (RUS) 6-3, 6-2 Bilal Asim (PAK) beat Daniil Chizhuk (RUS) 6-0, 6-3 Yuan Lu (CHN) beat Mohammad Talha Khan (PAK) 6-4, 6-1 Keagan Jonathan (MAS) beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) 6-3, 6-0 Cem Atlamis (TUR) beat Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-0, 6-0 Dogan Can Sipahioglu (TUR) beat Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-3, 7-6 (5) Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Krittamaet Thammakun (THA) 7-5, 6-1

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 12 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Four players including, Boda Zheng, Mahatir Mohammad Khan, Maxim Olar and Ilya Mosolkin have qualified for the main round of the ITF Pakistan S. Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships Leg-2 after winning their respective matches at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Sunday. A Large number of foreign players (boys and girls) from Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, UK, Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, China, Poland, South Korea, Canada and Pakistan have participated in the leg-1 event. Results (Boys’ Singles Qualifying Round): Boda Zheng (CHN) beat Mohammad Ali (CAN) 6-3, 7-5 Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) beat Hamza Rehmat (PAK) 6-2, 6-1 Maxim Olar (RUS) beat Alexander Klichnikov (RUS) 6-4, 6-4 Ilya Mosolkin(RUS) beat Kivanc Bedir (TUR)6-1, 6-2

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 11 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships leg-1: Yuan Lu wins title

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD: Yuan Lu from China beat Cem Atlamis from Tureky 2-1 in the final of the ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships leg-1 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final score-line was 3-6, 6-3, and 6-4. A Large number of foreign players (boys and girls) from Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, UK, Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, China, Poland, South Korea, Canada and Pakistan participated in the leg-1 event. Iftikhar Rashid acting President-PTF was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. He distributed the prizes amongst the winners and runner-ups and congratulated all the players. The ceremony was also graced by Saeed Ahmad Khan SVP-PTF, and large number of players, parents and coaches. Iftikhar Rashid welcomed all the participants and also appreciated the PTF organizer for the smooth conduct of the event. He thanked Cherat Cement Factory for their kind support and sponsorship. Rashid lauded the efforts of Arif Qureshi ITF White Badge Referee, for organizing the event in a highly professional manner. Results (finals): Boys’ Singles: Yuan Lu of China beat Cem Atlamis of Tureky 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Girls’ Singles: Jinshu Xia of China beat Zeynep Erbakan of Turkey 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 Boys’ Doubles: Huzaima Abdul Rehman (Pakistan) & Edward Kruppe (Canada) beat Daniil Chizhuk (Russia) & Sevastian Tasenkov (Russia) 6-3, 6-2 Girls’ Doubles: Taira Abildayeva (Kazakhstan) & Vlada Guryleva(Russia) beat Defne Erbakan (Turkiya) & Zeynep Erbakan (Turkiya) 6-2, 6-2 and won the ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships leg-1- February 2023 event. Also, ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships Leg-2 commenced on Saturday at same venue PTF -SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad. Results (Leg-II): Boys Singles (Qualifying 1st Round): Boda Zheng(CHN) beat M. Hamza Asim (PAK) 6-0, 6-1; Mahatir Mohammad Khan (PAK) beat Ilya Kryukov (RUS) 6-1, 6-2: Hamza Rehmat(PAK) beat Yahya Musa Luni(GBR) 1-6, 6-3 (10-6); Kivanc Bedir (TUR) beat Nabeel Qayum (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Mohammad Ali (CAN) beat Mustansir Ali Khan(PAK) 6-0, 6-1; Ilya Mosolkin (RUS) beat Hamza Roman (PAK) 7-5, 6-0.

TENNIS - ITF Juniors 10 Feb, 2023

ITF Pakistan Juniors Championship: Yuan Lu and Cem Atlamis reach in final

faisal ISLAMABAD: Yuan Lu (China) and Cem Atlamis (Turkiya) moved into the final of the Men’s Singles of the ongoing ITF Pakistan Juniors Tennis Championships leg-1 after beating their opponents Bugra Ozkoc (Turkiya) and Mikhail Khodorchenko (Russia) respectively here at Garden Avenue PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Friday. The all finals will be played on Saturday at the same venue. Results: Boys’ Singles (Semifinals): Yuan Lu (China) beat Bugra Ozkoc (Turkiya) 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 Cem Atlamis (Turkiya) beat Mikhail Khodorchenko (Russia) 6-4, 6-2 Girls’ Singles (Semifinals): Zeynep Erbakan (TUR) beat Vlada Guryleva (RUS) 6-1, 6-1 Junshu Xia (CHN) beat Liliya Piskun(RUS) 6-4,6-1 Boys’ Doubles (Semifinals): Edward Kruppe(CAN) / Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) beat Nadir Mirza / Hamza Roman (PAK) 6-2, 1-6 (10-3) Bugra Ozkoc (TUR) / Dogan Can Sipahioglu (TUR) beat Daniil Chizhuk (RUS) / Sevastian Tasenkov (RUS) 5-7, 6-3 (10-2) Girls’ Doubles (Semifinals): Zeynep Erbakan (TUR)/Defne Erbakan (TUR) beat Polina Zaytseva(RUS) / Anastassiya Kim(KAZ) 6-2, 6-1 Taira Abildayeva (KAZ) / Vlada Guryleva (RUS) beat Maia Visan (ROU) / Jinshu Xia (CHN) 6-3, 6-1 Saturday’s Fixtures: Girls Singles Final: 10:00 am Boys Singles Final: 02:00 pm