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TENNIS - Wheelchair 15 Oct, 2026
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan’s internationally recognised wheelchair tennis player and coach, Asif Gul Abbasi reached Japan to represent Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, taking place from 18 to 24 October.Abbasi has built an impressive international career while overcoming the challenges associated with a physical disability. A former world top-100 player, he achieved a career-high International Tennis Federation (ITF) wheelchair tennis ranking of No. 82 in August 2018, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan in the sport.His achievements include three international ITF wheelchair tennis titles, four UK National Wheelchair Tennis Championships and two victories at the Play Your Way to Wimbledon wheelchair tennis event, in 2023 and 2025. He was also runner-up at the 2026 Play Your Way to Wimbledon National Championships.Abbasi has represented Pakistan at World Team Cup qualifying events in Turkey in 2022, Thailand in 2023 and Sri Lanka in 2024. Pakistan secured a bronze medal at the 2024 qualifying event in Sri Lanka. He also made history at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou by becoming the first Pakistani wheelchair tennis player to win a match at the competition.His latest appearance at the Asian Para Games represents another opportunity to raise Pakistan’s profile in international wheelchair tennis and demonstrate the potential of athletes with disabilities.“Representing Pakistan on the international stage is a matter of immense pride for me. Every time I compete, I carry the hopes of my country with me. My journey has involved many challenges, but my determination to represent Pakistan and inspire other people with disabilities has never changed,” Abbasi said.He added that his long-term ambition extends beyond competing internationally.“I want my journey to encourage young people with disabilities to believe in themselves and pursue sport. Pakistan has talented people who need opportunities, proper training and encouragement. If my experience can help another player begin their journey, that will be another meaningful achievement for me.”Post-Games activities in LahoreFollowing the Asian Para Games, Abbasi is expected to return to Lahore for a series of tennis development activities.He plans to participate in a tennis and padel collaboration with New Pak Surgical on 30 or 31 October, with the final date to be confirmed.He is also scheduled to compete in the National Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Lahore on 1 November.During his visit, Abbasi intends to conduct wheelchair tennis coaching for local coaches, sharing his international experience, practical knowledge and coaching expertise to support the development of wheelchair tennis in Pakistan.A qualified tennis coach with extensive experience, Abbasi believes that developing local coaching capacity is essential to creating a stronger pathway for Pakistani wheelchair tennis players to compete internationally.His visit will therefore combine international competition with efforts to promote grassroots participation, coach education and greater awareness of disability sport.Abbasi’s journey highlights the importance of sporting opportunities, international exposure and sustained development programmes in helping Pakistani athletes with disabilities reach their potential.
W15 Islamabad Championships: Host players produce poor performances
Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab, Meheq Khokhar, Hajra Sohail loss their matches on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The second leg of the W-15 Islamabad World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026 kicked off on Tuesday here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, as the local players Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, and Hajra Sohail failed to show impressive performance in the first round of the Women’s Singles fixture.Despite of this fact that Pakistani participating female players were low ranked at international circuit, however, they game score was disappointed that shows the players were not well prepared and trained for this competition.A total of 31 players from 17 countries are participating in the international tournament, featuring talented women tennis players from France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan.Five Pakistani players — Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail are also competing in the Championships.Results: Women's Singles (Round-I):Abhilasha Bista (Nepal) beat Anna Simkina (Russia) 6-0, 6-1Serife Pelin Sari (Turkey) beat Meheq Khokhar (Pakistan) 6-1, 6-1Julia Khramtsova (Russia) w/o Ushna Suhail (Pakistan)Kamonwan Yodpetch (Thailand) beat Sevil Yuldasheva (Uzbekistan) 6-3, 6-4Ru Xi Wu (China) beat Warwara Rubeatsova (Russia) 5-7, 6-1, 6-0Ksenia Laslutova (Russia) beat Warona Mdlulwa (South Africa) 6-4, 6-4Suzuna Oigawa (Japan) beat Sofiia Suslova (Russia) 6-0, 5-7, 7-5Lilliva Piskun (Russia) beat Hajra Sohail (Pakistan) 6-1, 6-0Moon Jeong (China) beat Mahin Aftab Qureshi (Pakistan) 6-3, 6-0
W15: Astrid Cirotte clinches Women’s Singles title
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Astrid Cirotte of France won the Women’s Singles title after defeating Kamonwan Yodpetch of Thailand 7–5, 7–5 in the final of the W15 Islamabad – World Tennis Women’s Futures Championships 2026, held at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad.The first leg of the W15 Islamabad – World Tennis Women’s Futures Championships 2026 concluded successfully, featuring 30 players from 17 countries: France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan. The tournament provided an important platform for international players to compete and earn valuable ranking points.The event was sponsored by Fatima Group, whose support contributed to the promotion and development of international women’s tennis in Pakistan. Usam Sharif of Fatima Group attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest, while DIG Saleem Marwat was the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was also attended by Col. Gul Rehman, Director-PTF; Zaira Ahmad Zaka, Secretary-PWTA; Sarah Mahboob Khan, former Pakistan No. 1; and Mr. Tufail Cheema, Secretary-ITA. A large number of players, parents, media representatives, and tennis enthusiasts were also present on the occasion.
W15 Islamabad–World Championships: Astrid Cirotte wins 2 matches
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): French tennis player Astrid Cirotte claimed two victories in the ongoing W15 Islamabad–World Tennis Women’s Futures Tennis Championships 2026, as she defeated Julia Khramtsova in the women’s singles quarterfinal in straight games 2-0 and she won her women’s double match on Friday here at the PTF Tennis Complex. Astrid Cirotte of France, currently ranked World No. 624, is the top seed of the tournament.Results: Women’s Singles (Quarterfinals):Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) beat Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) 6–4, 6–4Astrid Cirotte (FRA) beat Julia Khramtsova (RUS) 6–0, 6–2Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Sabrina Olimjanova (UZB) 6–1, 6–3Wozuko Mdlulwa (RSA) beat Ksenia Laskutova (RUS) 1–6, 6–1, 6–2Women’s Doubles (Semifinals):Jeong Moon (KOR) / Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) / Sevil Yuldasheva (UZB) 6-3, 6-3Astrid Cirotte (FRA) / Sabastiani Leon (MEX) beat Kei Yau Cheung (HKG) / Suzuna Oigawa (JPN) 6-2, 7-5
W15 Islamabad World Tennis Women’s Championships start in Islamabad
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): The first leg of the W15 Islamabad–World Tennis Women’s Futures Tennis Championships 2026 have commenced today (Tuesday) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A total of 30 players from 17 countries including France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan are competing in the championship.Results:Women’s Singles (Round 1):Florentine Dekkers (Netherlands) beat Kei Yau Cheung (Hong Kong) 6-1, 6-4Gloria Levinsky (CZE) beat Serife Pelin Sari (TUR) 6-0, 7-5Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) beat Nissa Finnigan (RSA) 6-1, 6-0Sabrina Olimjanova (UZB) beat Warona Mdlulwa (RSA) 6-2, 6-3Emma Van Poppel (NED) w/o Ru Xi Wu (CHN)Ksenia Laskutova (RUS) beat Ushna Suhail (PAK) 6-2, 6-0.J. Khramtsova (RUS) beat S. Leon (Mex) 4–6, 6–1, 6–1Women’s Doubles (Round 1):Jeong Moon (KOR) / Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) beat Meheq Khokhar (PAK) and Anna Simkina (RUS) 6-1, 6-0E. Van Poppel (NED) / E. Jamshidi (DEN) beat G. Levinsky (CZE) / R. X. Wu (CHN) 6-2, 6-7 (1), 10-3
W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship to start on October 6
Islamabad (faisal): The first leg of the W15 Islamabad-World Tennis Women’s Championship 2026 will commence on 6 October 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.A total of 30 players from France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Türkiye, the Czech Republic,Germany, Thailand and Pakistan will compete in the championship.Top Players Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail will represent Pakistan in the championships.Astrid Cirotte of France, currently ranked World No. 624, is the top seed of the tournament.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi warmly welcomed the visiting international players to Pakistan and expressed confidence that the championship would provide high-quality competition and a memorable experience for all participants.He said that the Pakistan Tennis Federation is committed to promote women’s tennis and is proud to provide an excellent opportunity for Pakistani women players through the staging of 15K international women’s tournaments for the first time in Pakistan. He added that these events would enable local players to compete against international opposition, gain valuable experience, win matches, and earn important WTA ranking points.The main draw matched will commence tomorrow at 10:00am.
First Celecart Balochistan Tennis Tournament Concludes
Rizwan Shah outplays Zafar Ahmed 2-0 in Men’s Singles final to lift titleSports Bulletin ReportQUETTA: Young tennis lad Rizwan Shah clinched the Men’s Singles of the First Celecart Balochistan Tennis Tournament after beating Zafar Ahmed 2-0 in the final here on Sunday. Zahra claimed the Ladies’ Singles title, while Abdullah lifted the Boys’ Singles title.In the men’s singles final, Rizwan displayed top-quality skills of the game and overcame his opponent in straight sets 2-0, as the final score-line was 6-4 and 6-3. Earlier, in the women’s Zahra beat Zara at score of 6-2 and 6-2. In the boys’ final Abdullah toiled hard to beat his challenger Talha T 6-4 and 6-4. Balochistan Tennis Association (BTA) organized the tournament in collaboration with American Company Celecart, as the fixture provided an opportunity to players of the province to showcase their talent and compete at a competitive level.The tournament featured competitions in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles and Boys’ categories, with a large number of players participating. The matches witnessed enthusiastic participation and a strong competitive spirit among players.Senior office-bearers of the Balochistan Tennis Association, including President Chaudhry Mumtaz Yousaf, Senior Vice President Sardar Arif Khan Noorzai, Vice President Mir Bahram Baloch, Secretary Syed Saleem Akhtar, Kifayat Ullah Bhutto and other officials, attended the tournament.Speaking on the occasion, BTA President Chaudhry Mumtaz Yousaf appreciated the participation of players and the efforts of the organizers in successfully holding the event. He said the tournament was aimed at providing local players, particularly young and emerging talent, with opportunities to gain competitive experience and improve their standard of tennis.He expressed gratitude to Celecart Chief Executive Zulqadar Rehman for supporting the tournament and providing financial assistance for its organization. He also appreciated the role of the private sector in promoting sports and encouraging young athletes, saying that cooperation between sporting bodies and corporate organizations could help create better opportunities for talented players at the grassroots level.Chaudhry Mumtaz Yousaf said the BTA was committed to making the Celecart Balochistan Tennis Tournament a regular annual event. He added that the association would continue its efforts to identify, develop and promote talented players from across the province and provide them opportunities to compete at provincial and national levels.The participation of young boys and girls alongside senior players also reflected the association’s efforts to broaden participation in tennis and encourage the next generation of players.Players, parents, officials and tennis enthusiasts welcomed the successful organization of the tournament, while the competitive matches generated considerable interest among members of the local tennis community.The Balochistan Tennis Association thanked Celecart, its Chief Executive Mr. Zulqadar Rehman, participating players, officials, parents, volunteers and tennis enthusiasts for their support and contribution to the successful conduct of the event.The successful conclusion of the First Celecart Balochistan Tennis Tournament marks a significant step towards strengthening tennis activities in Balochistan and providing greater opportunities for the province’s emerging players.
Pakistan Tennis Contingent Departs for Asian Games 2026
Islamabad (Sports Reporter): Pakistan tennis contingent has departed for Japan to represent the country at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The tennis competition is scheduled to begin on 27 September 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.The Pakistan tennis contingent includes six players and two officials:* Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi — Player* Aqeel Khan — Player* Muzammil Murtaza — Player* Mohammad Shoaib — Player* Ushna Suhail — Player* Mahin Aftab Qureshi — Player* Mohammad Haseeb Aslam — Coach* Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail — Team Manager
Mikaeel Ali Baig lifts ITF J200 Doubles title in Miki, Japan
Islamabad (PR): Pakistan’s No. 1 internationally ranked junior Mikaeel Ali Baig has captured the ITF J200 Doubles title in Miki, Japan, becoming what is believed to be the first Pakistani junior in more than three decades to win a title at this level since Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.Playing unseeded alongside his partner from Botswana, Mikaeel produced an outstanding run, defeating the No. 2 seeds No. 3 seeds and No. 1 seeds before defeating the top-seeded Australian pair 7-5, 6-2 in the final.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R), Secretary-General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Mikaeel Ali Baig on this outstanding achievement and for raising Pakistan’s flag high on the international stage.
Pakistan Tennis Federation selects four players for Billie Jean King Cup
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Wednesday announced a four-member female team for upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2026.According to an official of PTF, federation (PTF) has completed the selection process of the National Team for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in October 2026. One reserve player also selected for international tennis showpiece.The trials were conducted at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, on 7 and 8 September 2026.Names ofvsekected players1. Mahin Aftab Qureshi2. Ushna Suhail3. Romaisa Malik4. Hajra Sohail5. Bismal Zia-Reserve#pakistantennis #tennis #billiejeankingcup #teampakistan
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