Tennis
Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq inks MoU with Sports Board Punjab
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LAHORE: Director General Sports Punjab Mohammad Tariq Qureshi and Pakistan’s international tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the promotion of tennis among the young generation during a press conference at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.
As per MoU, Aisam-ul-Haq along with Pakistan No 1 Aqeel Khan and other top tennis players will impart modern training to six players of Sports Board Punjab along with 16 players of Aisam’s Ace Academy for one year.
Director General SBP Mohammad Tariq said:
“Sports Board Punjab is going to initiate a partnership with Pakistan’s tennis stalwart Aisam-ul-Haq for nurturing teenage tennis players from across the province. It is the right time to make collective efforts for the growth of tennis across the province. Under the MoU, we will focus on the training of Under-14, Under-16 and Under-18 players at our State of the Art tennis courts adjacent to Punjab Tennis Stadium. Aisam-ul-Haq along with Pakistan No 1 Aqeel Khan and other top tennis players will impart modern training to young camp probables”.
Aisam-ul-Haq further said:
“This MoU is signed for one year for the first time in the history of the country and hopefully this collaboration will continue in future as well. “The duration of MoU reflected the seriousness of Sports Board Punjab for the promotion of tennis in all parts of the province. Sports Board Punjab built according to international standards and are equipped with all modern facilities. I will not take any remuneration for coaching the young players. Being Pakistan's number one player, it is my obligation to develop new players. I want to give the facilities that I and Aqeel Khan did not get during our initial stages to the young generation”.
NK Punjab Junior Championship: Asad, Sohaan, Hajra win titles
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Lahore: Talented Asad Zaman, Mohammad Sohaan Noor and Hajra Suhail have won their respective titles in the New Khan Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at Punjab Tennis Academy on Saturday.
In the boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman played well against Ahtesham Arif and outpaced him by 6-3, 6-3. Asad started well against Ahtesham and dominated the first set in great style as he took the wet 6-3. The second set was identical to the first one, as Asad continued to do well and won it 6-3 to clinch the title.
Asad, student of renowned coach Rashid Malik, thanked his coach and mentor for his guidance and excellent training that has transformed him into a professional player and title-winning national junior athlete. "I am grateful to very generous Tariq Zaman, who is continuously supporting and sponsoring me to help me make my dreams come true. Now I am keen to win international laurels for my country."
In the boys U-16 doubles final, Mohammad Sohaan Noor/Waleed Javeed outlasted the pair of Asad Zaman and Aized Khalil 6-4 to win the title.
The girls U-18 final was clinched by Hajra Suhail (SICAS), who beat Bismel Zia 6-2 to claim the title. In the boys U-16 final, Waleed Javeed beat Ameer Hamza 6-1 for the title. In the boys U-14 final, Abdullah Pirzada beat Mohammad Sohaan Noor 6-2. In the boys/girls U-12 final, Abdur Rehman (SICAS) beat Hajra Suhail 6-4. In the boys/girls U-10 final, Hajra Suhail beat Ayyan Shahbaz 6-0.
Adil Khan Rokhri, CEO New Khan Transport graced the prize distribution ceremony as chief guest and he, along with PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), distributed the prizes among the winners and top performers. Other notables present on the occasion were Col (R) Asif Dar, players and their families and tennis enthusiasts.
Abubakar and Zohaib Afzal Malik win Doubles tennis title
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Islamabad:- Abubakar Talha pairing with Zohaib Afzal Malik outclassed Amir Mazari and Samer Zaman 2-0 with score-line of 6-1 and 6-4 to win the title of the MID COURT-Athletes Unraveled ATF Under-14 Championship at PTF Tennis complex here.
In Boy's doubles final, Abubakar Talha pairing with Zohaib Afzal Malik outclassed Amir Mazari and Samer Zaman 2-0 with score-line of 6-1 and 6-4 to win the title.
Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari Federal Minister for IPC graced the occasion as chief guest and Iftikhar Rashid acting President-PTF as guest of honor in the ceremony.
Iftikhar Rashid acting President-PTF welcomed the honourable Minister and thanked him for gracing the occasion as chief guest. Iftikhar Rashid also briefed him about the achievements of the PTF for the last 8 years.
Minister, while addressing the participants, appreciated the standard of tennis which was witnessed in the final. He also congratulated the winners and runners-up.
TENNIS - Local News 08 Oct, 2022
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LAHORE:-Ibrahim Hussain Gill defeated Ahsan Bari in Under-10 quarterfinal, as the semifinals and finals of the New Khan Punjab Junior Tennis Championship will be played on Saturday at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore.
In the boys Under-18 quarterfinals, Waleed Humayun beat Zaeem Ghafoor 7-6. In the boys U-16 quarterfinals, Waleed Humayun beat Abubakar Khalil 6-1, M Sohaan Noor beat Zain Saeed 6-3, Ismail Ahmad beat Eesa Bilal 6-1. In the boys U-16 doubles quarterfinal, Ameer Hamza/Abdur Rehman beat Aalay Husnain/Eesa Bilal 6-2.
In the boys/girls Under-10 quarterfinal, Hajra Suhail beat Shafay Iqbal 6-0, Muaz Shahbaz beat Moosa Daowood Baig 6-4, Ayyan Shahbaz beat Zayd Ahmad 7-5 and M Ibrahim Hussain Gill beat Ahsan Bari 6-2. In the boys/girls U-10 pre-quarterfinals, Muaz Shahbaz beat Hassan Alam 6-1, Ayyan Shahbaz beat Aiman Rehan 6-0 and Ahsan Bari beat Zainah 7-5. Adil Khan Rokhari, CEO New Khan, will grace the prize distribution ceremony as chief guest.
ATF Junior Tennis Tournament reaches at final stage
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Islamabad:-Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari and Abubakar Talha set to meet in the final of the ongoing MID COURT-Athletes Unraveled ATF Under-14 Tennis Championships after winning their semifinals here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Wednesday.
Tennis star, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi also witnessed some of the matches and interacted with the players and their parents. Aisam lauded the efforts of Zaira Ahmad Zaka founder of Mid Court for her concerted efforts for the promotion of tennis.
Results:
Boys’ Singles (Semifinals):
Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari beat Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-3, 6-3
Abubakar Talha beat Samer Zaman 6-0, 6-3
Boys Singles (5/8 Position):
Ali Zain beat Hammad Kashif 6-0, 6-0
Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Esa Fahd 6-1, 6 -1
Boys Doubles (Semifinals):
Abubakar Talha / Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Esa Fahd / Moazzam Babar Khan 6-0, 6-0
Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari/ Samer Zaman beat Ali Zain/ M. Hassan Usmani 7-6(4), 4-6, 10-5
NK Punjab Junior Tennis: Asad, Hamza shine in Under-18 Singles
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Lahore:-Asad Zaman, Hamza Jawad, Zaeem Ghafoor and Ameer Hamza reached the Boys Under-18 second round in the New Khan Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2022 here at Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah Mall Road Lahore on Tuesday.
In the boys U-18 first round, Asad Zaman of Ali Embroidery Mills showed his class against Hassaan Ali and outclassed him by 6-0, Hamza Jawad played well against Ibrahim Zahoor and outpaced him 6-1, Zaeem Ghafoor had to struggle hard to beat Shamir Dilshad by 7-6 while Ameer Hamza did well against Zain Saeed to win the encounter by 6-3.
In the boys/girls U-12 first round, Bismel Zia, who recently won her first junior national title during the Aitchison National Junior Tennis Championship, was in sublime form and overwhelmed her opponent M Ibrahim Gill 6-0. In other matches of the same category, Eesa Khan Malik beat Rania Shahrukh 6-3, Muaz Shahbaz beat Mohammad Ayyan Khan 6-1 and Abdur Rehman (SICAS) beat Mohammad Umar Ali 6-0.
In the boys/girls U-10, Ibrahim Dawood beat Shahnoor 6-1 and Zainah beat Mohammad Nameer Ahsan 7-6. In the boys U-14 first round, Imran Omer beat Hafiz Hassan 6-4, Mohammad Umar Ali beat Mohammad Ayyan Khan 6-3, Aalay Hussain beat Tayyab Amir 6-1 and Mohammad Inam Bari beat Eesa Khan Malik 6-3.
Six matches decided on Second Day of Under-14 Tennis
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Islamabad:-As many as six matches have been decided on the second day of the ongoing ATF Under-14 Tennis Championships Leg-1 at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex Islamabad.
Results:
Boys’ Singles:
Amir Mohammad Khan Mazari beat Mohammad Hassan Usmani 6-3,6-2
Abubakar Talha beat Ali Zain 6-0, 6-0
Samer Zaman beat Hammad Kashif 6-0, 6-1
Ismail Aftab beat Mozzam Babar Khan 6-0, 6-0
Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Eesa Fahd 6-0, 6-1
Boys Doubles:
Ali Zain / Mohammad Hassan Usmani beat Ismail Aftab/ Hammad Kashif 6-0, 6-0
Aitchison College Junior Tennis: Triple crowns for Bilal and Abubakar
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Lahore: Bilal Asim and Abubakar Talha claimed three titles each in the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 that concluded here at the Aitchison College Mall Road Lahore on Tuesday.
In the Boys Under-18 final, Bilal Asim of SICAS beat Farman Shakeel 3-6,6-4,4-0(Rtd). Bilal doubled his titles when he, partnering with Ahtesham Humayun, beat Farman Shakeel/ Ali Talha 7-5, 6-0 in the boys U-18 doubles final. The rising star, Bilal, completed the hat-trick of titles when he outclassed Asad Zaman by 6-0, 6-2 in the boys U-16 final.
Talking to media after claiming a hat-trick of titles, Bilal Asim dedicated the first-ever grass court title to his mentor and coach Rashid Malik (Tamgh-e-Imtiaz), saying, "It was all due to able guidance and coaching of my coach Rashid Malik, who trained me well and transformed into a true champion. I am working very hard now and after dominating national junior circuit, I am keen to do well at Asian Level and win glories for the country."
Abubakar Talha of Wapda was another rising star, who grabbed three titles in the event. In the Boys’ Under-14 final, Abubakar Talha beat Omer Jawad 6-2, 6-4 to claim the first title. He doubled his titles when he, partnering with Zohaib Afzal Malik, defeated Ameer Mazari and Muzamil Khan 5-4, 5-3 in the Boys’ Under-14 doubles final. Abubakar, a shinning student of F.G Middle School Mazhar Lines Lahore Cantt, completed the hat-trick of titles by beating Omer Jawad 6-4, 4-6, 10-7 in the Boys Under-12 final.
Zohaib Afzal Malik (LGS Phase V) also completed the brace of titles when he, partnering with Hamza Ali Rizwan (LGS Paragon), outpaced the pair of Omer Jawad and Ismail Aftab by 4-2, 4-1 in the boys U-12 doubles final.
In the Girls Under-12 final, Bismel Zia clinched her maiden tennis title when she defeated spirited Hajra Suhail by 4-2, 4-5 and 4-0. Bismel thanked her coach Rashid Malik and his assistant Amjad Farooq for their superb tennis lessons that helped her emerge as title winner in the national junior event.
In the Girls Under-18 final, Amna Ali Qayum of Islamabad beat Zahra Suleman 6-0, 6-2 to lift the title. In the boys/girls U-10 final, Rashid Ali Bachani beat Hajra Suhail 4-1, 4-0. In the boys/girls U-8, Ahsan Bari bagged gold medal, Mamnoon Bari silver and Daniyal Andullah bronze medal. In the boys/girls U-6, Soha Abdullah won the gold medal, Mamnoon Bari silver and Saeed Shafi bronze medal.
Principal Aitchison College Lahore Michael Thomson graced the concluding ceremony as chief and he, along with PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik, distributed prizes and shields among the winners in the presence of players, their families and tennis enthusiasts.
Rashid Malik thanked Principal Aitchison College Lahore Michael Thomson for his consecutive support for the junior development and continuously sponsoring this championship, where promising tennis players take part from across the country and take part in competitive event for the national titles.
Bilal, Haider advance in Aitchison College Junior Tennis Championship
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Lahore:-Emerging tennis stars Bilal Asim and Haider Ali Rizwan advanced to the next round of the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2022 here at the Aitchison College tennis courts on Thursday.
Results:
Under-18 (Round-2):
Bilal Asim (SICAS) beat Arman Kamran 6-2, 6-2, Mohammad Zaryab Khan beat Hassan Ali 6-2, 6-2, Haider Ali Rizwan (LGS Paragon) beat Hamza Jawad 6-0, 6-3, Ahtesham Humayun beat Mohammad Shahid 6-3, 6-2, Asad Zaman beat Harris Wahla 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, Farman Shakeel beat Shehryar Anees 6-3, 7-5, Mohammad Ahtesham beat Salaar Khan 2-6, 6-7, 6-4 and Abdul Hanan Khan beat Husnain Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-4.
Under-16 (Round-2):
Bilal Asim beat Hanzla Anwar 6-0, 6-0, Arman Kamran beat Mohammad Sohaan Noor 6-3, 6-3, Ahtesham Humayun beat M Salaar Khan 3-6, 6-1, 6-1, Shehryar Anees beat Raja Mustafa 6-2, 6-3, Haider Ali Rizwan beat Waleed Humayun 6-4, 6-1, Hamza Rehmat beat Mohammad Shaheer Khan 6-2, 6-2 and Asad Zaman beat Zain Saeed 6-2, 6-3.
Under-14 (Round-2):
Ismail Aftab beat Aryan Hassan 4-0, 4-0, Abubakar Talha beat Ihsan Ullah 4-0, 4-0, Abdur Rehman beat Eesa Bilal 4-1, 4-1, Omer Jawad beat Muzamil Khan 4-0, 5-3, Nabeel Ali Qayum beat M Rehan Shahid 3-5, 4-2, 4-2, Ameer Ali Mazari beat Allay Hussain 4-1, 4-1.
Under-12 (Round-1):
Haziq Ali Arejoo beat Safi Ullah 4-0, 4-0, Rashid Ali Bachani beat Abdur Rehman Zahid 4-1, 4-1, Moazam Babar beat Mohammad Araiz Hussain 4-0, 4-0, Ali Bachani beat Hafiz Hassan 4-0, 4-1, Ismail Aftab beat Eesa Khan Malik 4-0, 4-0, Majid Ali Arejoo beat Romail Shahid 5-3, 4-1, Abubakar Talha beat Mohammad Ali Bhand 4-0, 4-0.
Under-10 (round-1):
Shafay Iqbal beat Mohammad Nameer 4-0, 4-2, Zayd Ahmad beat Musa Ali 4-0, 4-1, Mohammad Ali Bhand beat Taha Asad 4-0, 4-1, Moazam Babar beat Shaheer Hassan 4-0, 4-0, Aimen Rehan beat Saad Ullah 5-3, 4-1, Ameen Abdullah beat Hayyan Farrukh 4-1, 4-1.
Rashid Malik retains ITF Seniors 50+ singles, 45+ doubles titles in India
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Lahore:-Pakistan's senior player and former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik successfully defended his 50 plus Singles and 45 plus Doubles titles in the ITF Seniors World Ranking Tennis Championship in Jalandhar, India.
According to information made available here on Thursday, Rashid Malik outpaced India’s Yogesh Kohli by 6-2, 6-2 in the 50plus final. Malik was off to a flying start and conceded just two points to win the first set 6-2. The second set was identical to the first one, where once again, Malik showed his class and didn’t allow his opponent play freely, thus winning the second and decisive set by 6-2 and also succeeded in defending his title.
Rashid Malik, while speaking on the occasion, said:
“The defending the title by defeating an Indian player in India is a big victory and I dedicate this victory to the flood victims of Pakistan. My next target is to win the ITF Senior World Title in Portugal”.
“I have been serving Pakistan tennis for a long time and will continue this noble cause. I hope that the government will also recognise my services for Pakistan tennis and honor me so that I may do things with a better way and with more zeal and fervor,” he added.
Rashid Malik doubled his crowns when he, partnering with Tikam Singh, outsmarted the pair of Faiz Ahmad and Syed Babar 6-2, 6-1 in the 5 plus doubles finals. Both Malik and Tikam were in good form and played tremendous tennis to outshone their opponents and claim the doubles title.
“I resumed playing ITF Seniors after a gap of four years due to Covid and now I will play a couple of more ITF events to get ready for the World Championship next year in Portugal.”
After the doubles final, partner Tikam Singh said:
“Thanks to Malik for partnering me and finishing as title winners and I thank Malik for being my partner in doubles and because of him, we could win the 45 plus doubles title. During the match, Malik guided me well and boosted me and my morale that helped me give my hundred percent and emerge as title winners. He is a very fine sportsperson and we wish him good health and good luck for the world championship.”
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