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ITF Men’s Futures: Mohammad Shoaib outclasses Edoardo Ligniere 2-0
Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Abu Bakar Talha win Men’s Doubles match against Russian pair 2-1Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top national tennis player, Mohammad Shoaib moved into the second round of the ITF Men’s Futures M-15 (Leg-1) after thrashing Edoardo Cherie Ligniere from Italy in straight sets 2-0 here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Wednesday. The final score-line was 6–1, 6–3.Mohammad Shoaib displayed aggressive tennis and did not allow his opponent to settle his feet on the court, as the game of the local guy was laced with powerful forehand and backhand drives with the classic drop shots and volleys. Mohammad Shoaib finished the first set after losing a solitary game at 6-1.Meanwhile, in the second set, Mohammad Shoaib exhibited brilliant tennis despite facing some resistance from his Italian challenger Lignere, who won three games of the set. Mohammad Shoaib ended the second set at 6-3 to confirm his berth in the second round of an international tennis showpiece.A total of 70 men’s players from 23 countries are participating in this prestigious international event. The participating nations included hosts Pakistan, Kuwait, Russia, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Australia, Malaysia, Great Britain, Italy, Lithuania, China, Turkey, Algeria, Canada, USA, Ireland, Poland, Hong Kong, Nepal, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Japan.It is pertinent to note here that the top seed of the tournament is Leo Borg of Sweden, currently ranked ATP 483, while the second seed is Samir Hamza Reguig of Algeria, holding an ATP ranking of 844.Later on, in the Men’s Doubles, the young Pakistani pair Abubakar Talha and Ahmad Nael Qureshi delivered an impressive performance, showing great coordination and confidence throughout the match. After dropping a tight first set, the duo fought back strongly to take control of the contest with aggressive and composed tennis. They ultimately secured a well-earned victory over their opponents with a score of 5–7, 6–2, 10–5, advancing to the next round.Results:Men’s Singles (Round=1):Mohammad Shoaib (PAK) beat Edoardo Cherie Ligniere (ITA) 6–1, 6–3Darrshan Suresh (MAS) beat Melih Anavatan (TUR) 6–4, 6–3Arvid Nordquist (SWE) beat Carl Holder (GBR) 6–4, 7–6 (7–0)Barkatullah (PAK) beat Yousaf Khalil (PAK) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2Samir Hamza Reguig (ALG) beat Andrei Kunitsyn (RUS) 7–5, 2–6, 7–6 (4)Alexey Dubinin (RUS) beat Adam Bajurko (POL) 6–3, 6–3Leo Borg (SWE) beat Aqeel Khan (PAK) 7-6 (4), 6-3Mert Naci Türker (TUR) beat Stevan Popovic (GER) 6–7 (5), 7–6 (5), 7–6 (3) Men’s Doubles (Round-1):Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) / Abu Bakar Talha (PAK) beat Egor Khotchenkov / Dmitrii Shirokii (RUS) 5–7, 6–2, (10–5)Essa Qabazard (KUW) / Darrshan Suresh (MAS) beat Arkhip Kozlov (RUS) / Abdulaziz Usmonjonov (UZB) 7–5, 6–3Aqeel Khan (PAK) / Barkat Khan (PAK) beat Adam Bajurko (POL) / Lawrence Bataljin (AUS) 6–0, 6–1Adam Farag-Cao (CAN) / Carl Holder (GBR) beat Nikita Ianin / Andrei Kunitsyn (RUS) 3–6, 7–6 (3), 10–6Tugra Duran (TUR) / Mert Naci Türker (TUR) beat Yousaf Khalil (PAK) / Mohammad Shoaib (PAK) 6–4, 6–4
ITF Men’s Futures M-15 (Leg-1) Begins Islamabad
ITF Men’s Futures M-15 (Leg-1) tournament has commenced today at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.This tournament is being organized in the memory of Khawaja Iftikhar Ahmad, a respected former tennis player of the subcontinent, in recognition of his valuable contributions to the sport and his lasting legacy in regional tennis history.A total of 70 men’s players from 23 countries are participating 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.Top seed of the tournament is Leo Borg of Sweden, currently ranked ATP 483, while the second seed is Samir Hamza Reguig of Algeria, holding an ATP ranking of 844.Results:Men’s Singles Qualifying 1st Round: Yousaf Haleem(PAK) bt Ali Zafar (PAK) 7-5,6-0; Fedor Dorokhov (RUS) bt Mazhar Go Nakamichi (JPN) 7-6(5), 6-7(5)10-7; M.Talha Khan (PAK) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-3; Hamza Roman (PAK) bt Ahmar Saeed (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Artem Bukin (RUS) bt ILyos Abrorov (UZB) 6-3,6-3; Abishek Bastola (NEP) bt Adnan Rashid Khan (PAK) 6-0,1-0(retd);M.Abid Ali Akbar Khan (PAK) bt Yi Yuan (HKG) 6-0,6-0;Men’s Singles Qualifying 2nd Round: Ivan Iutkin (RUS) bt Sameer Ahmed (PAK) 6-1,6-2; M.Abid Ali Akbar Khan (PAK) bt Tugra Duran(TUR) 6-1,6-4; Adam Farag Cao (CAN) bt Yousaf Haleem (PAK) 6-0,6-2; Arkhip Kozlov (RUS) bt Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-3;Ahmed Nael Qureshi (PAK) Shawal Azeem (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) bt Mustansir Ali Khan (PAK) 6-0,6-3; Egor Khotchenkov (RUS) bt Hamza Roman (PAK) 2-6,6-2(10-8) ; Adam Bajurko (POL) bt Zachary Mintz(USA) 6-1,6-0The 3rd Round of the qualifying matches will start at 10:00 am tomorrow.
Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha / Hamza Roman Clinch ITF J-60 Doubles Title
Islamabad (faisal): The Treet ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) successfully concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex.A total of 24 boys and 20 girls from 16 countries-Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, USA, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand—participated in the championships.The event is organised annually in memory of Late Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas, who served as President of the PTF from 2001 to 2009. The championship stands as a tribute to his legacy, passion, and invaluable contributions to the development of tennis in Pakistan.The event was proudly sponsored by Faisal Movers, Book Karo, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Ndure, and Syngenta.Results: In the Boys’ Doubles Final, Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha and Hamza Roman delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Luke Jie Xi Ho of Singapore and Mikaeel Ali Baig of Pakistan 6-1,6-0 to clinch the ITF J-60 doubles title.In the Girls’ Doubles Final, Yerin Lim (KOR) and Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) defeated Kiko Okuyama (JPN) and Zihan Feng (CHN) 6-3, 1-6, (12-10) to secure the title.At the closing ceremony, Tariq Mehmood Murtaza graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President PTF, attended as Guest of Honour. They distributed prizes among the winners and runners-ups.
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 22 Apr, 2026
Islamabad: The Treet ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) continued at the PTF Tennis Complex, IslamabadResults:Boys Singles Pre-Quarterfinasl: Artem Bukin (RUS) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Junxuan Cheng(CHN) 6-4,7-6(5); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Muhammad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) bt Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) bt Ho Wan Yeung (HKG) 6-3,6-3; Luke Jie Xi Ho (SGP) bt Vladislav Chiburaev(RUS) 6-2,6-1; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-1;Hamza Roman (PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) 6-4,7-5 Girls Singles Pre-Quarterfinals: Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) 6-3,2-6,7-5; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Khadija Khalil (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Ai Teng (CHN) bt Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) 2-1(retd); Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yuliia Artiuhina(POL) 6-0,6-0; Yitong Lu (CHN) bt Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-0,6-1; Srimuk Phitchayaphak (THA) bt Romaisa Malik (PAK) 6-1,6-2; Yerin Lim (KOR) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-0,7-6(5) (PR)
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 20 Apr, 2026
Islamabad (faisal): The ITF Pakistan Syed Dilawar Abbas Memorial Junior Tennis Championship (J-60, Leg-3) commenced today at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. Tariq Murtza, Chairman of the Islamabad Tennis Association, inaugurated the championships.A total of 24 boys and 20 girls from 16 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, USA, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand, are participating in the championship.Results : Boys Singles 1st Round: Jayden Park (HKG) w/o Mohammad Hassan Usmani (PAK); Ruoyu Hua (CHN) bt Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) 6-1, 6-4 ; Inam Qadir (PAK) w/o Moulik Agarwal (IND) : Amir Muhammad Khan Mazari (PAK) bt Kinki Shi (HKG) 6-1,6-1; Vladislav Chiburaev (RUS) bt Mohammad Yahya (PAK) 6-4, 7-6(5) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Han Yang (CHN; Artem Bukin (RUS) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 7-6(5), 7-5 ; Jinxuan Cheng (CHN) bt Fedor Dorokhov (RUS) 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-3; Ho Wan Yeung (HKG) bt Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-1, 6-0; Mohammad Ahmad Afzal (PAK) w/o Ivan Bondarenko (KAZ); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2, 6-3 ; Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) bt Hao Yi Zhang (CHN) 6-1, 4-1 Ret; Girls Singles 1st Round: Kiko Okuyama (JPN) bt Bismal Zia Ullah Khan (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-0, 6-1; Romisa Malik (PAK) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-2, 7-5; Khadija Khalil bt Rania Busz (USA) 4-6,6-2,6-0Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang (CHN) bt Vladislav Chiburaev / Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-4,6-4; Kinki Shi (HKG) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Abdaar Ali (PAK) / Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-2,6-2; Artem Bukin (RUS) / Fedor Dorokhov (RUS) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik / M.Yahya (PAK) 6-2,7-5; Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) / Eyu Yoshida(JPN) bt Yuliia Artiuhina(POL) / Rania Busz(USA) 6-0,6-0; Yitong Lu (CHN) / Ai Teng(CHN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Yuriko Michihiro(JPN) 6-4,6-2
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 16 Apr, 2026
Islamabad (PR): Pakistan stormed into the final of the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka 2–0 in the semifinal.The Pakistan team produced a commanding performance, winning both singles matches to secure a comprehensive victory. With this convincing win, Pakistan will now face arch-rival India in the final tomorrow, aiming to clinch the championship title.Singles 1:Mohammad Aayan beat Seneviratne Kashya : 3-6, 1-6Singles 2: Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill beat Akbar Zacharia 7-6, 4-6, 2-6
Aisam-ul-Haq PTF calls on Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) called on Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde during her visit of PTF on Thursday.The meeting focused on finalizing arrangements for the upcoming visit of renowned tennis legend Björn Borg to Pakistan. Various aspects related to the visit, including engagements, logistics, and promotional activities, were discussed in detail to ensure a successful and impactful tour.President PTF expressed his sincere gratitude to H.E. the Ambassador for her time, support, and cooperation in facilitating this important visit. He emphasized that the visit of Mr. Björn Borg will play a significant role in inspiring young players and further strengthening sports relations between Pakistan and Sweden.The Pakistan Tennis Federation looks forward to welcoming the legendary player and making his visit a memorable milestone for the development of tennis in the country. (ends)#pakistantennis #swedeninpakistan🇸🇪🇵🇰 @swedeninpakistan @aisamqureshi @goshnoz
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 15 Apr, 2026
Islamabad (faisal): Mikeal Ali moved in to the semifinal of the ongoing Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results::Boys Singles Quarterfinals: Mikaeel Ali Baif (PAK) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 6-3,7-6(3); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Jayden Park(HKG) 6-3,7-5: Amir Mazari (PK) vs Hamza Roman (PAK) 3-3 DefGirls Singles Quarterfinals: Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Ai Teng(CHN) 6-3,5-7,6-1; Yijiia Wang(CHN) bt Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3,6-1; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-3,6-4; Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) 6-1,6-0Boys Doubles Quarterfinals: Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) / M.Yahya (PAK) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) 6-1,6-3; Jamie Chen (HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) w/o Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha (PAK); Ganuka Fernando(SRI) / Jayden Park(HKG) bt M.Afzal / Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig(PAK) / Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-2Girls Doubles Quarterfinals: Yijiia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) w/o Zihan Feng (CHN) / Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA); Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) / Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuliia Artiuhina (POL) / Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Rino Shinden(JPN) / Srimuk (THA) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) / Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-3,6-4; Ai Teng(CHN) / Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) / Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-4,6-2
TENNIS - ITF Juniors 13 Apr, 2026
Abdul Jabbar FaisalIslamabad: The Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) commenced at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.A total of 22 boys and 19 girls from 15 countries—including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand are participating in the championship.Shahida Kausar Farooq, Chief Editor of Monthly Subh-e-Nau,Results (Day-1):Boys Singles 1st Round: Hugo Bailey (NED) Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) bt Hao Yi Zhang(CHN) 7-6(3), 3-1(Retd); Ruoyu Hua(CHN) bt Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) 4-6,6-3,6-1; Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2,2-6,6-2; Heran Zhang(CHN) w/o Kyoung Seo Lee(KOR) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Daniel Alwadi (CHN) ; Kinki Shi (HKG) bt M.Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jamie Chen (HKG) bt M.Yahya (PAK) 6-3,4-6,6-2; Girls Singles 1st Round: Yotong Lu (CHN) Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-4,6-3; Kiko Okuyama(JPN) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Yuriko Michihiro 6-1,6-3Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) bt Hugo Bailey (NED) / Sarp Akan Ercan(TUR) 6-3,6-0; Jamie Chen(HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) bt Kinik Shi(HKG) / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1,6-1Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yijia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Romasia Malik (PAK) 7-6(4), 6-2The matches will start tomorrow at 10:00 am.
Pakistan Boys’ and Girls’ U12 teams arrive in Kathmandu to participate in ITF Asia
Sports NewsKathmandu (Nepal): Pakistan’s Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & Under teams have arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition (South Asia).Pakistan Boys Team:• Mohammad Aayan – Player• Mohammad Faizan – Player• Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – Player• Heera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:• Shahnoor Umer – Player• Shahreen Umer – Player• Wajeeha Fatima – Player• Zoha Asim – CaptainThe President PTF, Secretary General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their best wishes to the teams, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well and represent Pakistan with pride. The PTF also extends its sincere appreciation to Honda Pakistan for sponsoring the trip and promoting tennis in Pakistan.#pakistantennis #tennis #tennistournament #memeorial #islamabad @asiantennisfederation @itf.asia @itftennis @pakistantvglobal @ptvsports_official @ptvnewsofficial @aisamqureshi @hondapakistanofficial
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