Tennis - National
A great achievement of Aisam ul Haq
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 17, 2020):-One and only Pakistani tennis star Aisam ul Haq pairing with Dominic Inglot have won the Doubles Trophy at New York Open Indoor ATP World Tennis Championship played at the most unique and only Black Court Indoor Arena in Long Island.
According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), it was a thrilling encounter in which Aisam and Dominic overcame their challengers, American pair of Reilly Opelka and Steve Johnson 2-0, as the both sets were decided on tiebreak. The final score-line was 7-6(5) and 7-6(6).
In the first set Anglo Pak duo took an early lead by breaking Opelka's very first service game but got broken in 5th game. Thereafter, neither team could break the serves, as the set was then decided in tie break at 7/5 in favor of Aisam and Inglot.
Meanwhile, in the second set again Anglo Pak pair got a break up advantage which was a snatched back by Americans. Once again Aisam and Inglot broke the American's serve but were again broken back when they were serving for the set. Same seesaw continued in tiebreak which Aisam and Inglot finally close out the match with a score of 8/6.
This was Aisam's 18th doubles title on ATP World Tour. The President, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Salim Saifaullah Khan and the PTF Management and the tennis fraternity congratulated Aisam ul Haq Qureshi and his partner on his great achievement.
Tajammul & Dilawar Abbas Memorial ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championships
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 17, 2020):-Tajammul & Dilawar Abbas Memorial ITF Pakistan started on Monday at PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad. Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, President Islamabad Tennis Association and Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) graced the occasion a chief guest at the opening ceremony. Also, Lt. Col. Gul Rehman Secretary PTF, all foreign players and coaches were participated in the opening ceremony. On the opening day 13 matches of Boys Singles were decided and all the seeded players moved in to the second round.
The best encounter of the day was played between Subhan Bin Salik (PAK) and Ook Aoi of Japan; In the first set score went up to 4-4all as both the players hold their respective serves. Ook Aoi won the first set at 6-4 by breaking 10th game of Subhan in which he hit one double fault. In the second set Subhan took the lead 5-1 by breaking 1st and 3rd game of Ook Aoi (JPN); Japanese player fought back and reduced the lead of Subhan by braking 8th game and holding his next two game 7 & 9 of second set. Subhan won the second set at 6-4 by holding his own serve with the help of one Ace. In the final set Subhan again build up the lead 3-1 by breaking 1st game of Ook Aoi in which he made three double fault and won the final set and match at 6-3 by breaking last game. The match last 1 hr 30 minutes.
The 4th seed Ahmed Kamil of Pakistan struggle hard to win his match against Agha Raahim of UK in a well contested and entertaining two set match 6-4, 6-4. Kerem Ozlale (TUR) made the first upset in the tournament when he eliminated 7th seed Zalan Khan of Pakistan in another good match of the day with score of 6-3 7-5.
Results:
Chun Tang (TPE) beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman (PAK) 6-2, 6-0; Birtan Duran (TUR) beat Bilal Asim (PAK) 6-3, 6-1; Souta Oomura (JPN) beat Sami Zeb Khan (PAK) 6-0 6-0; Nikita Bortnichek (RUS) beat Kuan Chang Huang (TPE) 6-2, 6-3; Ahmed Kamil (PAK) beat Agha Raahim (GBR) 6-4, 6-1; Emir Toglukdemir (TUR) beat Ahmed Nael Qureshi 6-1, 6-3; Aryan Giri (NEP) beat Araiz Malik (PAK) 6-2, 6-3; Qwyn Quittner (AUS) beat Curtis Hong Tseng Tan (HKG) 6-0, 6-0; KeremOzlale (TUR) beat Zalan Khan (PAK) 6-3, 7-5; Tuna Nergizoglu (TUR) beat Abdullah Ahmad (GBR) 6-0, 6-0; IustinBelea (ROU) beat Farman Shakeel (PAK) 6-1, 6-3, Subhan Bin Salik (PAK) beat Ook Aoi (JPN 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; Abdullah (PAK) beat Min-Hung Kao (TPE) 6-2, 6-3.
Federal Cup Tennis Championships: Sarah Mehboob lifts title
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 14, 2020):-Sarah Mehboob quashed Sara Mansoor 2-0 in the final of 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championship 2020 at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Friday. Both top national girls were looking tired after a hectic tour of New Zealand. Final score-line was 7-6 and 6-3.
Sarah Mahboob built up the winning lead 2-0 by breaking 2nd game of Sara Mansoor. Sara leveled the score 2-2all by breaking third game of Sarah Maboob and the score went up to 6-6 all as both the players hold their respective services. There was tough fight seen in the tie break as score went up to 5 points all; at this stage Sara Mansoor hit the ball out and then hit the ball into the net.
Sarah Mahboob was in fine touch in the second set and did not allow her opponent to settle down with her powerful forehand shorts and won the second set and tile at 6-3. She got the winner prize of Rs.30,000 whereas Sara Mansoor pocketed Rs.18,000 Sarah and Sara Mansoor also winner of the Ladies Doubles title.
Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, President Islamabad Tennis Association and Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the winner and runner-up. Khawar Hyat Khan, SEVP PTF, Lt. Col. Gul Rehman, Secretary PTF, Hameed-ul-Haq and foreign players of ITF Juniors witness the Ladies Final match.
Tajammul & Dilawar Abbas Memorial ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Tournament
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 13, 2020):-The Tajammul & Dilawar Abbas Memorial ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Tournament will commence from February 17 at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad under the banner of Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA).
According to Tournament Director Mohammad Khalil Chughtai, the international tournament is being organized and sponsored by family of Late Syed Dilawar Abbas and partially sponsored by Fatima Group and Priority Group of companies. All the arrangements have been finalized, as the sing-in for the qualifying event will start on Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad. All the participating players and on-site alternate personally sign-in with the Referee. The qualifying matches will be played on 15th Feb (Saturday) and 16th Feb (Sunday), whereas the Main Round will start on Monday February 17, 2020 at same venue.
International players from 15 countries Azerbaijan, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Chinese Taipei, Kuwait, Korea Great Britain, Nepal, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, United States of America (USA), Malaysia and host Pakistan have confirmed their participation. It will be a great opportunity for our upcoming national players to display their skills and earn valuable ITF Ranking Points, which will help them to play International tennis at home and abroad.
Great victory
Sports Reporter
ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan’s star tennis player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, along with his British doubles partner Dominic Inglot beat the strong, 2nd seeded pair of Dutch player Roger Julien and Romanian Horia Tecau in the quarterfinal of the ATP Tour World Championships in Montpellier, France.
According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), in a scintillating encounter, Aisam and Dominic overcame their opponents with the score-line of 7-6, 6-7.11-9. The President PTF Salim Saifullah Khan and the PTF management congratulated Aisam ul Haq Qureshi on this feat.
Federal Cup Tennis, Aqeel lifts Men’s Singles title
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 2, 2020):-To seed and Pakistan number one tennis lad Aqeel Khan won the Men’s Single title of 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championship – 2020 by beating Muzammil Murtaza 2-1 in a three sets match at Dilawar Abbas Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday.
Aqeel Khan built up the lead 2-0, by breaking the first game of Muzammil Murtaza. Murtaza leveled the score 2 all in the first set breaking the fourth game of Aqeel Khan. Muzammil won the first set at 6-3 by breaking 8th game of Aqeel Khan, by displaying powerful stokes from the baseline.
In the 2nd set, score went up to 3 all, as both the players hold their respective service. Aqeel Khan won the 2nd set at 6-3 by breaking 8th game of Muzammil after a long deuce. Both the players displayed the quality tennis.
In the final set, Aqeel Khan again took the lead 2-0 by breaking the first game of final set from Muzammil Murtaza by 0-40. When Aqeel Khan won the 6th game by holding his own serve and took the lead 4-2, Muzammil conceded the match due to the injury at 4-2.
Finally, Aqeel Khan declared winner and the champion of 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championship, as the final match lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. Husnain Mehmood performed the duty of chair referee. Aqeel Khan got the cash price of Rs. 60,000 along with beautiful trophy, whereas Muzammil Murtaza pocketed Rs. 40,000 as runner up. Shahzad and Abid won the double title.
Ladies singles final between Sara Mansoor and Sarah Mahboob will be played on 14th Feb, 2020 after the arrival of ladies team from New Zealand.
Total amount Rs. 350,000 as prize money was distributed among the winners, as well as daily allowance paid to outstation players. Secretary Islamabad Tennis Association Arif Qureshi paid great tribute to Late Syed Dilawar Abbas for the establishment of ITA and valuable contribution for the uplift of tennis, not only in Islamabad also throughout the country. He was also patron
Tariq Murtaza President ITA and Chairman RDCA grace the occasion as chief guest and distributed the cash prizes among the winners. Medals were also awarded to the members of ladies team, which won the bronze medal in the National Games.
Salim Saifullah Khan President PTF, Khawar Hyat SEVP, Col. Gul Rehman[R], Saeed Ahmed, Hassan Baig, Nighat Said and tennis lovers witness the entertaining final.
Federal Cup Tennis: Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza reach in the final
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (February 1, 2020):-Top seed Aqeel Khan and 2nd seed Muzammil Murtaza reached into the Men’s Singles final of the 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2020 at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Saturday.
In the first semi-final, 2nd seed Muzammil Murtaza proved too good for 8th seed Mohammad Abid and eliminated him in straight sets with the score of 6-4,6-1. He was in good form and hit a number of winners to outplay his opponent.
The best encounter of the day was second semifinal which was played between unseeded 17-year old Huzaifa Abdul Rehman from Islamabad and top seed Aqeel Khan on the center court. In the first set, Aqeel built up a 5-3 lead by breaking the 3rd game of Huzaifa. Huzaifa leveled the score 5-5 by breaking the 10th game of Aqeel after seven deuces and then went on to win the first set 7-5 by breaking 12th game of Aqeel.
In the 2nd set, the score went up to 3-3 all, as both the players held their serves. Aqeel won the 2nd set by breaking 7th & 9th game of Huzaifa, who hit 8 double faults in the 2nd set.
In the final set, Aqeel took a 2-0 lead by breaking 2nd game of Huzaifa, but Huzaifa fought back bravely and leveled the score 2-2 by breaking 3rd game of Aqeel on love. Aqeel served for the match at 5-3, but Huzaifa not only saved a match-point but also broke Aqeel to go 4-5. In a long game, Aqeel finally broke Huzaifa to take the set and match 6-4 and will face Muzammil Murtaza in the final on Sunday at 1-30.
In the Senior 45 category event, Irfanulaah and Israr Gul won the title by beating Hameed ul Haq and Mehmood Khan 6-3,6-3.
Sunday (2nd February) final of Men’s Singles will be played at 1:30; Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority and President Islamabad Tennis Association will grace the occasion as chief guest to distribute the prizes among the winners and runner-ups. Capital Smart City is the official sponsor of the 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships 2020
Results are as under:
Mens Singles Semifinals:
Aqeel Khan beat Huzaifa Abdul Rehman 5-7, 6-3, 6-4
Muzammil Murtaza beat Mohammad Abid 6-4,6-1
Mens Doubles Final:
Shahzad Khan & Mohammad Abid beat Barkatullah & Ahmed Choudhary 6-1, 6-3
Senior 45 Final:
Irfanullah/Israr Gul beat Hameed ul Haq/Mehmood Khan 6-4,6-3
Federal Cup Tennis: Huzifa stuns Ahmed Ch
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 30, 2020):-Unseeded Huzaifa Abdul Rehman made the major upset when he eliminated 7th seed Ahmed Ch in straight sets 7-5, 6-0 in the Men's Singles discipline of ongoing 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships at S.Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Thursday.
A total number of 12 matches were played today in the Men’s Singles; all the seeded players advance into the quarter finals by beating their respective opponents in the pre-quarter finals.
Unseeded Huzaifa Abdul Rehman made the major upset when he eliminated 7th seed Ahmed Ch in straight sets 7-5, 6-0; Huzaifa was in fine touch and won the second set without conceding a single game by hitting number of cross court and down the line winners. He will face Mudassar Murtraza in the quarter final. Another unseeded player Barkatullah eliminated in 5th Seed Yousaf Khalil in the first round in a well contested and thrilling match 7-6(4) and 6-4 and easy eliminated Shakirullah in the pre-quarter final 6-2, 6-3. Top seed Aqeel Khan won his encounter Muhammad Shaoib in another good match of the day at score 6-4, 6-4. Second seed Muzammil Murtaza eliminated Jibran-ul-Haq in straight set 6-4 6-4, other seed players Muhammad Abid and Shahzad Khan and Heera Ashiq registered straight sets win. Abid will face Shahzad Khan; Heera Ashiq will face Muzammil Murtaza in quarter finals.
Results:
Men’s Singles (Main Draw 1st Round unfinished matches)
Shakirullah beat Hameed-ul-Haq 7-6(10), 6-4; Barkatullah beat Yousaf Khalil 7-6(4), 6-4; Imran Bhatti beat Usman Ejaz 7-6(4), 7-5; Jibran-ul-Haq beat Asadullah Khan 7-6(5), 7-5
Men’s Singles (Pre-Quarter Finals)
Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Shoaib 6-4, 6-4; Barkatullah beat Shakirullah 6-2, 6-3; Mudassar Murtaza beat Ibrahim Omer 6-3, 6-3; Huzaifa Abdul Rehman beat Ahmed Ch. 7-5, 6-0; Mohammad Abid beat Israr Gul 6-2, 6-2; Shazad Khan beat Imran Bhatti 6-3, 6-3; Heera Ashiq beat Kamran Khan 6-2, 6-0; Muzammil Murtaza beat Jibran-ul-Haq 6-4, 6-3.
Men’s Doubles
Shahzad Khan & Mohamamd Abid beat Kamran Khan & Mohammad Abdullah 6-2, 6-2
Asad Siyyed & Mudassar Murtaza beat Imran Bhatti & Mian Bilal 6-3, 6-0; Barkatullah & Ahmed Ch. beat Asadullah & Ejaz Ahmed Khalil 3-6, 6-1, 10-8; Mohammad Shoaib & Huzaifa A Rehman beat Heera Ashiq & Yousaf Khalil 6-3, 6-7(10), 10-8;
Senior 45 Doubles
Imran Ahmed & Azeem Khan beat Ahmed Murad / Emadudin 6-1, 6-0; Waseem & Sherez w/o Wali & Wakeel.
Sarah Mehboob and Sara Mansoor win Ladies Double Tennis title
Nayyab Abdul
ISLAMABAD (January 29, 2020):-Sarah Mahboob and Sara Mansoor annexed the Ladies Doubles title beating Meheq Khokar and Noor Malik in straight sets 2-0 in the final of the 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championship 2020 at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad on Wednesday.
A total number of 16 matches were played on Wednesday in the Men’s Singles & Doubles categories despite inclement weather conditions; all the seeded players advance into the 2nd round by winning their respective matches in the first round of Men’s Singles event. Israr Gul from Peshawar struggle hard to win his encounter against upcoming youngster Ahmed Asjad Qureshi in a three sets match. Four matches were stopped due to the rain.
Results:
Men’s Singles (Main Draw 1st Round)
Aqeel Khan beat Ejaz Ahmed Khan 6-2, 6-2; Mohammad Shaoib beat Mohammad Abdullah 6-1, 6-0; Mudassar Murtaza beat Jibar Ali 6-0, 6-1; Ibrahim Omer beat Ayyaz Khan 6-1, 6-1; Mohammad Abid beat Asad Siyyed 6-1, 6-2; Israr Gul beat Ahmad Asjad Qureshi 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-4; Heera Ashiq beat Mian Balil 6-1, 6-0; Kamran Khan beat Irfanullah Khan 6-4, 6-4; Muzammil Murtaza beat Subhan Bin Salik 6-2, 6-0; Huzaifa Abdul Rehman beat Emaduddin Ahmed 6-0, 6-1; Ahmed Ch. w/o Ahmed Kamil; Shahzad Khan beat Shahid Afridi 6-3, 6-1.
Men’s Doubles (Pro Set Match)
Kamran Khan & Mohammad Abdullah w/o Subhan Bin Salik & Ayyaz Khan; Mian Bilal & Imran Bhatti beat Jibran-ul-Haq & Usman Ejaz 9-7; Mohammad Shaoib & Huzaifa A.Rehman beat Shahid Afridi & Shakirullah 9-5; Asadullah & Ejaz Ahmed w/o Ibrahim Omer & Ahmed Kamil.
Ladies Doubles (Final)
Sarah Mahboob & Sara Mansoor beat Mehaq Khokhar & Noor Malik 6-3, 6-3.
Federal Cup Tennis: Main Round starts from Tuesday
SB Report
ISLAMABAD (January 27, 2020): Irfanullah, Usman Ijaz, Mian Bilal, Jabir Ali, Jibran-ul-Haq, Emad Uddin, Kamran Khan and Hamid-ul-Haq entered for the Men’s Singles Main Draw after beating their respective opponents in the final round of qualifying matches of 33rd Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships here at S.Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.
In the ladies singles first semi final, Sarah Mahboob beat Shimza Naz Durab 6-3, 6-0. In the second semi final Sara Mansoor beat Mehaq Khokhar in a well contested two set match 6-0, 7-5, the match lasted 2 hours. The final of Ladies Singles will be played tomorrow at 1:30 PM.
Main Draw of Men’s Singles was taken out by the tournament Referee M.Arif Qureshi in the presence of all the ranked players, the top eight seed of Men’s Singles are Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Shahzad Khan, Mudassad Murtaza, Yousaf Khalil, Heera Ashiq, Ahmed Kamil and Mohammad Abid. The matches of Men’s Singles 1st round will start on Tuesday 28th Jan -20 at 9:30 AM.
Results:
Men’s Singles (Qualifying 1st Round)
Usman Ijaz beat M.Bilal Farooq 8-2, Jabir Ali bet Pooyan Shateri 8-0, Kamran Khan beat Asadulah Karim 8-1
Men’s Singles (Qualifying 2nd Round)
Irfanullah beat Huzaima Abdul Rehman 8-3, Mian Bilal beat Azeem Khan 8-4, Jibran-ul-Haq beat 8-2, Emaduddin beat Talha Saqib 8-5, Hamid-ul-Haq beat Ahmed Murad 8-2
Ladies Singles (Semi Finals)
Sarah Mahboob beat Shimza Naz Durab 6-3, 6-0; Sara Mansoor beat Mehaq Khokhar 6-0, 7-5.
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