Tennis
Begum Kulsum Saifullah: Soha Ali beats Shimza Naz in straight games 2-0
Islamabad (Sports News): Soha Ali overcame Shimza Naz in straight games 2-0 in the Ladies Singles of the 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 continued at PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. Results: Men's Singles 2nd Round: Muzammil Murtaza bt Zalan Khan 6-0,6-2; Abubakar Talha bt Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2,6-2; Barkatullah bt Hamza Roman 6-3,6-4; Yousaf Khalil W/O Ahmad Chaudhry; Nadir Mirza bt Mohammad Haziq Aasim 6-3,6-2; Ahmad Nael Qureshi bt Shehryar Anees 6-2,4-6,6-1; Mohammad Shoaib bt Sami Zeb Khan 6-3,6-2; Aqeel Khan bt Ahtesham Humayun 6-0,6-4Mens Doubles Quarterfinals: Barkatullah / Yousaf Khalil bt Aqeel Khan / Nadir Mirza 7-6(4), 2-6(10-4) ; Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi / Muzammil Murtaza bt Haziq Aasim bt Zohaib Afzal Malik 6-2,6-1; Abubakar Talha / Ahmad Nael Qureshi bt Yahya / Abdul Basit 6-0,6-2; Mohammad Shoaib / Hamza Roman bt Ahtesham Humayun / Ahmed Babar 6-1,6-1Ladies Singles (Quarterfinals): Soha Ali bt Shimza Naz Durab 6-3,7-5; Sheeza Sajid bt Labika Durab 6-3,6-2; Mahin Aftab Qureshi bt Zunaisha Noor 6-1,6-0; Amna Ali Qayum bt Meheq Khokhar 6-0,6-4 Boys 18&under 2nd Round: Abdul Basit bt Ali Zain 6-1,6-4; Hassan Usmani bt Jamal Shah 6-0,6-1;Zohaib Afzal Malik bt Mohammad Rayan Khan 6-1,7-5; Ahtesham Humayun bt Dawood Khan 6-0,6-1; Mohammad Yahya bt Saqib Ali 6-3,7-5; Hamza Roman bt Mohammad Muaz 6-1,6-0; Abubakar Talha bt Zain Qamar 6-0,6-0 Boys 14&under 2nd Round: Mohammad Junaid bt Moazzam Babar 4-0,4-1; Meer Abbas bt Mohammad Shakib 5-4(1),5-3; Mohammad Ayyan bt Raha Mohammad Taha 4-0,4-0; Ohade Mustafa bt Mohammad Hashir Irfan 4-0,4-0;
Mikaeel Baig claims USTA Winter Nationals “Gold Ball” Doubles Title
Islamabad (By: Faisal): Rising tennis star Mikaeel Ali Baig clinched the USTA Level 1 Winter Nationals Doubles Title (the USTA “Grand Slam”) in a thrilling 2-hour final alongside his Canadian-Hungarian partner Rafael —beating Akshay (USA/India) and Ivan (USA/Russia) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.This week was a battle from start to finish—heart-racing quarterfinals, intense semifinals, and then the biggest stage: the final. After dropping the first set, we stayed locked in, trusted the plan, and fought for every point until the last ball.USTA Level 1 Winter Nationals brings together the top 128 players on the USTA circuit—plus strong international competition. Winning here earns the Gold Ball, one of the most respected awards in junior tennis.Mikaeel Ali Baig said:“Level 1 Winter Nationals is where the best show up. We had to fight for every point. After losing the first set, we stayed composed, believed in the comeback, and never let go of the goal. Winning a Gold Ball is a dream—and I’m proud to bring this record and this title back for Pakistan.”
Begum Kulsum National Tournament; Fajar' Haniya' Shandana' and Aqsa post wins
Islamabad (Sports News): Fajar Fayyaz: Haniya Adnan: Shandana Rabi and Aqsa Akram registered victories in the 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships-2025-26 at PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results:Men’s Singles (1st Round):Abubakar Talha beat Talha Bin Asif 6-0 6-2, Barkatullah beat Mohammad Hamza Aasim 6-0 6-2, Zalan Khan beat Uzair Khan 7-5 2-6 6-1, Ahmad Ch beat Jabir Ali 6-1 6-1, Muzammil Murtaza beat M.Huzaifa Khan 6-3 6-3, Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Abdul Basit 5-7 6-3 6-3, Hamza Roman beat Shahzad Khan 4-6 6-4 (Retd.) Ahmad Nael Qureshi beat M.Yahya 6-1 6-2, Mohammad Shoaib beat Heera Ashiq 6-3 6-4 Aqeel Khan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 7-5 6-4,Ladies Singles (1st Round):Fajar Fayyaz beat Hania Khalid 6-1 6-0, Haniya Adnan w/o Zara Khan, Shandana Rabi beat Zaira Ahmad Zaka 6-1 6-1, Aqsa Akram beat Sofia Tariq 6-4 6-0,Junior 18&U Singles (1st Round):Zain Qamar beat Aaliyan Ali 6-2 6-1, Abdul Basit beat Haziq Areejo 6-3 7-6(2), Ahtesham Humayun beat Mohammad Hassan 6-0 6-1, Ali Zain beat M.Aayan Noori 6-1 6-1, Dawood Khan beat Inam Qadir 3-6 7-5 4-0 (Retd.) Abubakar Talha beat Ohad-e-Mustafa 6-0 6-1,Boys 14&U Singles (1st Round):Moazzam Babar beat Talha Khan 4-1 4-1, Mohammad Shakaib beat Hassan KPK 5-3 4-0, M.Rayan Khan w/o Rayyan Khan, Zohaib Afzal Malik beat Meer Abbas Bhagat 6-1 6-0, Mohammad Aayan w/o Mohammad Huzaifa, Raja M. Taha 4-2 4-1, Mohammad Hashir Irfan w/o Mohammad Qublai Sheikh, Mohammad Faizan beat Mohammad Danyal 4-1 4-2,Boys 12&U Singles (1st Round):Amir Masood beat Ali Asghar Bukhari 4-0 4-0, Isfahan Maimoon w/o Sarim Amir, Hassan KPK w/o Sadda Hussain, Mohammad Umar Toheed beat Subhan Ullah 4-0 4-2, Wilhel Cannell w/o M.Bilal Kamran
Begum Kulsum Saifullah National Ranking Tennis Championships-2025-26
Islamabad (PR):The 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025, commenced today at PTF Tennis Complex.This tournament is being organized annually to commemorate the memory of late Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan, mother of Senator Salim Saifullah Khan (Patron-PTF).Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, while sharing his views, said: "The tournament holds great emotional value for him and his family, as it revives fond memories of his late mother. I wish success to all participating players. The event is sponsored by the Saif Group of Companies (Kulsum International Hospital, Saif Energy Limited, Transworld) and Parco as well."Pakistan’s leading players, including Muzammil Murtaza ,Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib,Barkatullah, Yousaf Khalil, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Hamza Roman,Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Amna Ali Qayum, Sheeza Sajid, and Soha Ali, are participating.Over 250 entries have been received nationwide in the following categories:Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies Singles, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles, Boys’ 14 & Under Singles, Girl’s 14 & Under Singles and Boys’ 12 & Under Singles.After two rounds of qualifying matches, the remaining matches of the day were delayed due to rain in Islamabad. However, the matches will resume tomorrow at 9:30am.
Junior Orange Bowl International Championships to start on December 12
Islamabad (PR): Shayan Afridi earned direct entry into the 12&under main draw, while Rashid Ali secured a main-draw wildcard from the Asian Tennis Federation for his outstanding year-round performances.Their journey began with Pakistan’s victory at the Asian 12&under Team Championship (May 2025), followed by a 6th-place finish at the Asian Finals in Singapore and 5th place at the Intercontinental Finals in Kazakhstan-achievements that paved the way to this elite event.In addition, rising Pakistani talent Mikaeel Ali Baig is also in Florida competing in the 16&under category, having earned his place through exceptional results throughout the 2025 season.#pakistantennis #tennis #orangebowl #miami #florida #usa #pakistan #teampakistan #tennistournament @challengercuppk @jobtennis @aisamqureshi @rashid_ali_bachani @muhammadshayanchamp2025 @yasir_champ @bard_foundation @acetennispakistan
Rashid Malik and Khurram Imtiaz clinch singles titles at ITF MT200 in Khao Lak
Lahore (PR): The Bank of Punjab–sponsored veteran tennis stars, Rashid Malik (60+) and Khurram Imtiaz (55+), captured the singles titles in their respective age categories at the ITF World Masters Tour MT200 Tournament, being played on the hard courts of the Robinson Hotel Khao Lak.In the Men’s Singles 60+ final, Rashid Malik delivered a commanding performance to defeat Switzerland’s Hannes Aeberhard 6-1, 6-1. Despite the straight-set scoreline, Malik was made to work hard as both players engaged in long baseline rallies, with Malik effectively using his serve as a decisive weapon throughout the match.In the Men’s Singles 55+ final, Khurram Imtiaz secured the title after receiving a walkover against Switzerland’s Oliver Marjanovic, who withdrew due to illness. This victory marks Khurram’s second ITF title in the 55+ category.
Shayan and Rashid Depart for USA to Compete in Junior Orange Bowl
Islamabad (Sports News): Pakistan’s top 12 & Under tennis players, Mohammad Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, have departed for the United States to participate in the prestigious 64th Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Florida from 9–17 December 2025.The Junior Orange Bowl is regarded as one of the most prestigious junior tennis tournaments in the world, attracting elite young players from across the globe. Entry into the event is strictly merit-based. Shayan Afridi earned direct entry into the main draw, while Rashid Ali received a main-draw wildcard from the Asian Tennis Federation in recognition of his outstanding performance throughout the year.Their qualification journey began in May 2025 when Pakistan was crowned Asian 12 & Under Champion, earning qualification for the Asian Finals held in Singapore, where the team secured 6th position. The players then progressed to the Intercontinental Championship in Kazakhstan where they finished 5th, further strengthening their credentials for participation in the Junior Orange Bowl.Another rising Pakistani star, Mikaeel Ali Baig, will also represent Pakistan in the 16 & under category, having earned his place through exceptional performances during the 2025 season.
TENNIS - Local News 06 Dec, 2025
Lahore (Sports News): A significant milestone in the development of tennis in Pakistan was achieved with the inauguration of the Long Beach Tennis Center USA at the Central Park Sports Complex under the Central Park Housing Scheme, during a grand opening ceremony held on Saturday.The event was organised by Urban Developers Group and showcased an international-standard sports initiative featuring multiple sporting facilities including tennis, cricket, padel courts, football, and badminton.The ceremony was graced by the chief guest, Mian Tahir Javed, Chairman of Urban Developers Group. Distinguished guests included Punjab Secretary Sports Mudassar Riaz Malik, guest of honor Sid Siddiqui, chairman and owner of the Long Beach Tennis Center USA, as well as special guests from the United States including Amir Rausal and Safder Qureshi. Renowned international cricket umpire Aleem Dar and several American coaches were also in attendance.The newly launched academy will operate under the supervision of foreign-qualified coaches from the United States, who will provide modern training techniques, fitness programs, and professional mentorship to young Pakistani players. Open trials will soon be conducted to identify skilled and promising athletes from across Punjab and beyond.
Pakistan ATP: Dominik Palan and Denis Yevseyev Capture the Doubles Title
Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan ATP Challenger Cup 2025 continued at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring 25 international players from Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Australia, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, Sweden, Georgia, Great Britain, and Switzerland, along with 10 top Pakistani players.Men’s Doubles Final:Dominik Palan of the Czech Republic and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan clinched the doubles title after defeating Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Muzammil Murtaza 7-6(3), 6-4 in an exciting final.This match also marked the final ATP Challenger Tour appearance of Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. Following the match, Aisam expressed heartfelt gratitude to the spectators for their tremendous support throughout the week and to the media for their exceptional coverage of the tournament.The Pakistani duo’s appearance in the final marks the first time in Pakistan’s tennis history that a local pair has reached an ATP Challenger Tour doubles final a truly remarkable and historic achievement.Results:Men's Singles - Semifinal[6] Mert Alkaya (TUR) d [4] Denis Yevseyev (KAZ) 6-7(7) 6-1 6-4[2] Jay Clarke (GBR) d Zach Stephens (GBR) 75 63Men's Doubles - Final[4] Dominik Palan (CZE)/Denis Yevseyev (KAZ) d [WC] Muzammil Murtaza (PAK)/Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK) 7-6(3) 6-4
ATP Challenger Cup: Pakistani players fail to make a big mark
Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil face humiliating defeats in the tournamentAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Top Pakistani tennis players, Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil faced humiliating defeats in the ATP Challenger Cup, which is being played at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.According to a press release of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil succumbed under the pressure of heavyweight foreign players. Aqeel Khan showed some resistance and lost to Dinko Daniv 1-2 in a well-contested match of the day.The Pakistan ATP Challenger Cup officially commenced on 23rd November 2025. A total of 25 international players from Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Australia, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, Sweden, Georgia, Great Britain, and Switzerland, along with 10 top Pakistani players, are participating in this prestigious event.Elias Ymer of Sweden, currently ranked 169 in the ATP World / PIF rankings, is the top seed, while Jay Clarke of Great Britain, ranked 213, is the second seed of the tournament.Results (Men's Singles - Round of 32):[6] Mert Alkaya (TUR) beat [Q] Samir Iftikhar (PAK) 6-2, 6-2[Alt] Dinko Dinev (BUL) beat [WC] Aqeel Khan (PAK) 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1[WC] Muzammil Murtaza (PAK) beat [Q] Yousaf Khalil (PAK) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2Nikita Bilozertsev (UKR) beat [3] Saba Purtseladze (GEO) 6-2, 3-0 (Retired)Gian Luca Tanner (SUI) beat [Alt] Alexey Aleshchev 6-1, 6-3[4] Denis Yevseyev (KAZ) beat [Alt] Ivan Gretskiy 7-6 (7), 6-3[7] Leo Borg (SWE) beat [Alt] Matthias Ujvary (AUT) 6-2, 6-4Dragos Nicolae Cazacu (ROU) beat Preston Brown (USA) 7-6 (2), 6-4Zach Stephens (GBR) beat [Alt] Gokberk Saritas (TUR) 6-1, 6-0Johan Nikles (SUI) beat [Alt] Adrian Arcon (AUS) 6-1, 6-1
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