Tennis
Aisam Defends World Mixed Doubles Crown, as Pakistan Ends Championships with Four Medals
Sports Bulletin ReportLisbon (Portugal): Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi retained Mix Doubles title of the ITF Masters World Championships, partnering Nina Hermann of Austria to upset the top seeds Fred Gil and Rita Freitas of Portugal 6-4, 6-3 in the final.The victory represents another proud moment for Aisam and Pakistan tennis, with the former ATP doubles star successfully defending the Mixed Doubles World Championship crown he won last year. Aisam and Hermann produced an assured performance in the gold-medal match, overcoming the top-seeded Portuguese pairing in straight sets to claim the title.There was further success for Pakistan in the Men’s 45+ Doubles, where Aisam and Aqeel Khan finished as World Championship silver medalists after a closely fought final.The Pakistani pair came up just short against the French combination of Jacques Glay and Jean-Baptist Renault, going down 1-6, 7-6, [10-7].Aisam and Aqeel began the final in commanding fashion, comfortably taking the opening set 6-1. The second set, however, was filled with momentum shifts as the French pair raised their level and stayed neck-and-neck with the Pakistanis. Once the match entered the tiebreaks, the French duo edged ahead and carried that momentum into the deciding match tiebreak, producing a strong finish to deny Aisam and Aqeel the gold.The silver nevertheless completed an outstanding men’s doubles campaign for the Pakistani pair, who had earlier produced a series of impressive victories, including a dramatic quarterfinal comeback against Spain’s Francisco Javier Martínez Baena and Pedro Nieto Orellana, saving two match points before winning 6-7, 7-6, [10-2].Aqeel Khan added another medal to Pakistan’s tally in the 40+ Mixed Doubles, partnering Eileen Aranas-Roth of Germany to claim bronze. Their run ended in the semifinals against eventual champions Gil and Freitas, giving Aqeel his second medal of the Individual World Championships.The results brought to an end an exceptional two weeks of tennis in Lisbon, spanning the ITF Masters World Team and Individual Championships. Pakistan’s players leave Portugal having been involved in four medal-winning performances:* Silver – Men’s 45+ World Team Championships: Pakistan* Silver – Men’s 45+ Doubles: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi & Aqeel Khan* Gold – 40+ Mixed Doubles: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi & Nina Hermann* Bronze – 40+ Mixed Doubles: Aqeel Khan & Eileen Aranas-Roth.
Aisam and Aqeel reach Into World Championship Doubles Final
Islamabad (PR): Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan continued their outstanding run at the ITF Masters World Individual Championships, booking their place in the Men’s 45+ doubles final with a straight-sets victory over Ukraine’s Andriy Baidikov and Anatolii Stepakhno.The Pakistani pair prevailed 6-4, 7-6 in a hard-fought semifinal that became increasingly tense as the match progressed.After taking the opening set 6-4, Aisam and Aqeel appeared to be cruising toward the final when they surged to a 4-1, 40-15 lead in the second set. The Ukrainian pair, however, refused to go away and staged an impressive comeback, clawing their way back into the set and eventually forcing a tiebreak.What followed was a very close and tense tiebreaker, with little separating the two teams. Aisam and Aqeel ultimately held their nerve at the crucial moments, closing out the match in straight sets and securing their place in the World Championship final.The victory continues a remarkable week for the experienced Pakistani duo, whose combination of big-match experience, resilience and composure under pressure has carried them through a series of demanding encounters in Lisbon.There will be little time for either player to rest, with both also scheduled to compete today in their respective Mixed Doubles semifinals.Aisam is partnering Nina Hermann of Austria, while Aqeel is playing alongside Eileen Aranas-Roth of Germany, leaving both Pakistani stars in contention for medals across multiple events as the Individual World Championships enter their decisive stages.Aisam and Aqeel will now turn their attention to the Men’s 45+ doubles final, where they will attempt to cap their exceptional run by claiming the World Championship title.
Aisam and Aqeel Storm into World Championship Doubles Semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportLisbon (Portugal): Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan continued their impressive run at the ITF Masters World Individual Championships, advancing to the semifinals of the Men’s 45+ Doubles after a thrilling victory over the dangerous Spanish pairing of Francisco Javier Martínez Baena and Pedro Nieto Orellana.In a dramatic quarterfinal played on Court 1 at the famous Jamor Tennis Center, the Pakistani duo prevailed 6-7, 7-6, [10-2] in front of a sizeable gathering of tennis enthusiasts.Aisam and Aqeel appeared to be heading for defeat after dropping a tightly contested opening set and then falling a break behind in the second. The Spaniards subsequently held two match points, but the experienced Pakistani pair produced their best tennis under pressure, saving both and forcing the set into a tiebreak.After taking the second set 7-6, Aisam and Aqeel completely seized the momentum in the deciding match tiebreak, racing away to a commanding 10-2 victory to seal a memorable comeback and a place in the World Championship semifinals.Earlier in the tournament, the Pakistani pair had overcome the leading Japanese combination of **Hayato Otsubo and **Manabu Tsujimoto in 3 sets, further underlining their strong form in Lisbon. They will now face a Ukrainian duo in the semifinals as they attempt to secure a place in the championship match.On Tuesday, Pakistan also enjoyed an outstanding day in the 40+ Mixed Doubles, with both Aisam and Aqeel reaching the semifinals with their respective partners.Aqeel, partnering Eileen Aranas-Roth of Germany, fought back from a set down to defeat the Portuguese pairing of Caterina and Joao Ferreira 4-6, 7-6, [10-4]. Like his men’s doubles quarterfinal, the contest required a determined comeback before Aqeel and Aranas-Roth dominated the deciding match tiebreak.Aisam, meanwhile, partnered Nina Hermann of Austria and produced a more straightforward quarterfinal victory, defeating the German combination of Katherina Rath and Thomas Bergmeister 6-2, 6-4 to book their place in the last four.The results mean that Pakistan’s two leading players have now reached the semifinals in both Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, continuing a remarkable World Championships campaign in Lisbon following Pakistan’s silver-medal performance in the Men’s 45+ World Team Championships.
Pakistani Juniors Shine at ITF J30 Dushanbe Cup 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan’s young tennis talent continues to make the nation proud as Muhammad Hassan Usmani and Amir Mazari have become the Boys’ Doubles Finalist's at the ITF J30 Dushanbe Cup 2026, held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan from 29 June to 3 July 2026.The Pakistani pair displayed outstanding determination, teamwork, and fighting spirit throughout the week, defeating strong opponents from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan on their way to this great achievement.(SBR)
Muzammil Murtaza Defeats Indian Aditya Kothari 2-0 in ITF M15 match
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan’s leading tennis player, Muzammil Murtaza, made an impressive start to his campaign at the ITF M15 Future Tournament in Kayseri, Türkiye, defeating India’s Aditya Kothari in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, in the first round of the main draw.Muzammil earned direct entry into the main draw through a wild card arranged by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) in collaboration with the Turkish Tennis Federation, providing him with an excellent opportunity to compete at the international level.Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, congratulated Muzammil on his outstanding performance and praised his dominant victory.
TENNIS - Local News 17 Jun, 2026
Islamabad (PR): A large number of young children from Islamabad and Rawalpindi are participating in the camp to enhance their tennis skills, physical fitness, and overall development during the summer holidays. This healthy initiative by the PTF provides youngsters with an excellent opportunity to learn tennis in a structured environment while staying active and reducing screen time.The camp is being supervised by. Sara Mansoor, National Development Director (NDD), and Shahzad Khan Head Coach NTC. Waqar Ahmad٫ Masood Abbasi and Omer Abbasi are assitung the coaches.#pakistantennis #summercamp #tenniscamp #islamabad
TENNIS - Local News 07 Jun, 2026
Karachi (Press Release(: The 2nd Addition of Sohail University National Tennis Championship commenced at Modern Coub Karachi.The Sponsor of this week long championship is Sohail University and being organized by STA /KTA under the auspices of Pakistan Tennis Federation. Results.Juniors under 18 Singles Qualifying. Zayed Ali beat Muzammil Yaseen 8-2Muzammil Obaid beat Ibrahim Qazi 8-2Sameer Khan beat Uzair Khan 8-1Mubashir Mumtaz beat Syed Hanzala 8-1Under 14 Singles main 1st RoundMohammad Sohail Malik beat Siddiq Mohammad Sami 4-2,4-1Nayyal Sohaib beat Suleman Jan 5-3,5-3Turhan w /o ZubairUnder 12 Singles mainRahim Faisal beat Ayan Essa Jee 4-0,4-0Mens Singles Qualify8ngHuzaifa Lakhani beat Rehan Dulara 9-7Mens Singles main 1st RoundHaziq Areejo beat Khalid Iqbal 8-1Hamza Pasha beat Taimoor Zulfiqar 8-2Ruhab Faisal beat Junaid Jamal 8-0Zain Nomi beat Hamza Essa Jee 8-0Rahim Veqar beat Farzan Ahmed 8-5Ladies Singles main 1st RoundDinara Akram beat Dua Yousuf 8-3Eraj Batool beat Iqra 8-0Varisha Khan beat Soha Hussain 8 -4Mashal Hussain beat S.Khan 8 -4Amelia w/0 Sabrina Under 10 Singles mIn 1st RoundShanaya Shaikh beat M.Ahmed Arfeen 4-0,4-0Sarah Suleman beat Marium Hamza 4-0,4-0Rao Abdul Rehman beat Zayan Nomi 4-2, 5-3
Davis Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event-Symkent Kazakhstan
Islamabad (PR): The Pakistan 16 & under Boys Team has departed for Shymkent, Kazakhstan, to participate in the Davis Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event, scheduled to be held from 16th to 24th May 2026.The team comprises the following members:• Abubakar Talha – Player • Mohammad Hassan Usmani – Player • Zohaib Afzal Malik – Player • Mohammad Haseeb Aslam – Captain #pakistantennis #tennis #daviscupjuniors
Pakistan Tennis Federation Holds Annual General Meeting in Islamabad
Islamabad (Press Release): The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Pakistan Tennis Federation was held on Saturday, 2nd May-2026 held, at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad.The meeting was chaired by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF. Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of the PTF, graced the occasion, along with Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Secretary-General of the Federation. Members of the PTF Management Committee and representatives from affiliated units across the country also attended the meeting.During the AGM, comprehensive discussions were held on the development of tennis in Pakistan, with a strong focus on grassroots initiatives, player development, and infrastructure enhancement. Various new projects were proposed and reviewed to further strengthen the tennis framework nationwide.Affiliated units presented their plans and provided valuable input on promoting the sport at the regional and national levels. A key highlight of the meeting was the emphasis on hosting more international tournaments across Pakistan, aimed at providing local players with greater exposure, improving rankings, and facilitating their entry into the international circuit.The Council discussed and agreed on the age eligibility issue for the 12, 14, and 16 & under teams (boys and girls).The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) will conduct wrist tests for all selected players starting from 1st January-2027.If a player is found to be overage by up to one year, they will remain eligible. However, if a player is overage by more than one year, they will not be selected for the teams. The same rule will also apply to all national tournaments.The President, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, appreciated the collective efforts of all stakeholders and reiterated the Federation’s commitment to elevating the standard of tennis in Pakistan through strategic planning, collaboration, and increased international engagement.The meeting concluded with a unified resolve to work collectively for the growth and success of tennis in Pakistan.#pakistantennis #agm #annualmeeting #ptf
Mohammad Shoaib inks new History by winning ITF Futures Singles Title
Islamabad (faisal): Pakistan’s rising star Mohammad Shoaib etched his name in history by winning the singles title at the Flair Travel ITF Men’s Futures M-15 Championships 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.In a thrilling final, Shoaib defeated Russia’s Nikita Ianin with a score of 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-2 in front of a packed and energetic home crowd.This remarkable victory marks the end of a 20-year wait, as Shoaib becomes the first Pakistani player since Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan to win an ITF Futures singles title.A total of 70 men’s players from 23 countries are participated in this prestigious international event. The participating nations include Pakistan, Kuwait, Russia, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Austria, Malaysia, Great Britain, Italy, Lithuania, China, Turkey, Algeria, Canada, USA, Ireland, Poland, Hong Kong, Nepal, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Japan.Speaking after the match, Shoaib said:I thank Almighty Allah for this achievement and for giving me the opportunity to make Pakistan proud on home soil. It was an amazing final, and Insha’Allah I will continue this momentum.
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