Tennis
Davis Cup Juniors 2025: Pakistan thrash Indonesia 2-1 in final
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistan outplayed Indonesia 2-1 in the Davis Cup Juniors final to claim historical victory for the country on Saturday.According to an official of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Pakistani players Abubakar Talha and Hamza Roman delivered a remarkable performance on the final day of the Davis Cup Juniors 2025, securing an exciting 2-1 victory over Indonesia to claim the prestigious title. With this historic win, Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the championship, showcasing exceptional talent, determination, and teamwork.Now, Pakistan have qualified for the ITF Asia/Oceania Davis Cup Juniors Qualifying Event, scheduled to be held in Kazakhstan from May 19-24, 2025. This elite competition will feature the top 16 teams from Asia and Oceania, competing for a place in the World Group.Expressing his joy, Shahzad Khan, captain of Team Pakistan, said: “I am extremely happy with the way the boys played from start to finish. Their dedication and hard work paid off, and I am incredibly proud of all the players."Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), congratulated the team on their historic achievement, calling it a moment of immense pride for Pakistan. He commended the players, Mikaeel Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, and Hamza Roman, as well as Captain Shahzad Khan for their dedication and commitment, emphasizing that Pakistan’s flag is flying high on the global tennis stage.President-PTF highlighted the remarkable progress made in international competitions, noting that while the team finished 16th out of 16 in 2023, and 5th out of 16 in 2024. This year, Pakistan achieved a historic milestone by winning the championship, a clear indication that the country's tennis is on the right path to success.Results (Pakistan beat Indonesia 2-1):First Singles: Abubakar Talha beat Suryana Raphael 6-1, 6-2Second Singles: Gunawan Joachim Mika beat Mikaeel Ali 6-4, 4-6, 6-1Doubles: Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha beat Mangunsong Rafa Jeconia / Suryana Raphael 7-6 (0), 2-6, 10-7
Davis Cup Juniors: Pakistan beat Bangladesh 3-0 to Qualify for semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportKuching (Malaysia): Pakistani young players delivered a dominant performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh to advance to the semifinals on the third day of the Davis Cup Juniors here on Thursday.In the first singles match, Hamza Roman defeated Khabbo Gayen 6-3, 6-1 while in the second singles, Mikaeel Ali Baig outclassed Muntanvir Tushar 6-2, 6-0. Meanwhile in doubles match, the duo of Hamza Roman and Abubakar Talha overcame Khabbo Gayen and Muntanvir Tushar with a solid 6-4, 6-1 win.Pakistan will face Vietnam in the semifinal on Friday.
TENNIS - Wheelchair 02 Mar, 2025
Pakistan overcome Iran 2-1 in 3rd position play-off in Colombo on SundaySports Bulletin ReportColombo (Sri Lanka): Pakistan tennis players claimed bronze medal in the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Wheelchair Tennis Asian Qualification Event after beating Iran 2-1 in 3rd position play-off at Colombo Sri Lanka on Sunday. Iqbal Issak president Sri Lanka Tennis Association graced the closing ceremony as a chief guest. Japan's both male and female teams won the gold and qualified for World group event.Non-playing captain, Mohammad Khalid Rehmani said: “It is the first time ever Pakistan reached at victory stand and won bronze”. He thanked President PTF Aisamul Haq and ITF Wheelchair department and commanded past president PTF Salim Saifullah Khan who initiated Wheelchair Tennis in Pakistan in 2018.Results (Pakistan beat Iran 2-1):Hussain Mamipour (Iran) beat Fida Hussain (Pak) 6-0, 6-1Asif Gul Abbasi (Pak) beat Mohammad Reza Yagoupi (Iran) 6-0, 6-0Asif Abbasi & Fida Hussain Reza Yagoupi & Hussain 6-4, 6-4.
Islamabad Tennis Association Triumphs at ITF Master Tournament
Dubai (UAE): The Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) has secured a remarkable victory at the ITF Master Tournament held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ITA Chairman Tariq Murtaza and Secretary Tufail Cheema clinched the Senior Doubles title in the 70+ event, showcasing outstanding performance throughout the tournament.Murtaza and Cheema dominated the competition, securing the title by winning all four of their round-robin matches and earning four points. In their final match, they defeated Marian Mocon (POL) / Danut Sturzolu (ROU) in straight sets with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.Their journey to the title included the following wins:First Match: Defeated Mridul Barkatoti / Surinder Mohan Sharma (IND) – 7-5, 6-3Second Match: Received a walkover against Dieter Kuhnert (GER) / Ponnuchamy Paramasivam (IND)Third Match: Overcame the strong Indian pair George Thomas Puthuparambil / Sulumaran Veettil in a thrilling three-set battle – 6-2, 6-7(3), 10-5Final Match: Defeated Marian Mocon (POL) / Danut Sturzolu (ROU) – 6-3, 6-3This victory is particularly impressive as it marks the first time this pair has competed in an international event outside Pakistan.Other Notable Pakistani PerformancesIn addition to Murtaza and Cheema’s triumph, other Pakistani players also delivered remarkable performances:Hamid ul Haq, former Davis Cup player and captain of the Pakistan team, won the 55+ Doubles title and was runner-up in the 60+ Singles event.Rashid Malik (Pride of Performance) reached both the 60+ Singles and Doubles finals but, unfortunately, had to withdraw due to the serious illness of his elder brother.Inam ul Haq & Nisar Waqar secured the 65+ Doubles title.Nisar Waqar also finished as runner-up in the 70+ Singles event.The Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA), along with its President Majid Bashir, Senior Executive Vice President Muhammad Arif Qureshi, and members of the Islamabad Tennis Club, congratulated Tariq Murtaza, Tufail Cheema, and other Pakistani players for their outstanding performances and for bringing laurels to Pakistan. (PR)
TENNIS - National Juniors 12 Jan, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 will commence on Monday at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, showcasing the vibrant talent of young tennis players from across Pakistan. The tournament has received an overwhelming response, with over 200 entries across 10 competitive categories, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for tennis nationwide. The categories include boys U18 singles and doubles, girls U18 singles, boys U14 singles and doubles, girls U14 singles, boys U12 singles, girls U12 singles, boys/girls U10 (Punjab ranking), boys/girls U8 (Punjab ranking) and boys/girls U6 (Punjab ranking). Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Senior Executive Vice President Rashid Malik extended his heartfelt best wishes to all participants, applauding their dedication and full competitive spirit. He remarked, “The enthusiastic participation of players from every corner of Pakistan is a proof of the growing passion and love for tennis in our country.” Malik also expressed his gratitude for the generous support provided by Millat Tractors, emphasizing their pivotal role in organizing the national junior tennis event. “The invaluable support from the corporate sector enables us to host a record number of tennis tournaments throughout the year. I sincerely hope that more corporate giants, inspired by Millat Tractors, will step forward and contribute to the promotion of this beautiful game of tennis.” The tournament’s opening ceremony is scheduled from Monday at 3:30 pm, with Imran Ayub, Senior Manager Admin at Millat Tractors Limited, gracing the occasion as the chief guest. Other notables to grace the event include Rashid Malik, tennis players and their families. The championship will culminate with the finals on January 17, 2025, promising an exciting display of talent and sportsmanship.
Begum Kulsum National Ranking Tennis Championships conclude
Muzammil Murtaza stuns Mohammad Shoaib 2-0 in Men’s Singles final to lift titleSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The 10th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024 concluded at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad, as Muzammil Murtaza outplayed Mohammad Shoaib in straight sets 2-0 in the men’s singles final. The score-line was just 6-3, and 6-2.The closing ceremony was graced by HE Ladislav Steinhubel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Pakistan, as the chief guest, and the Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron PTF, as the guest of honour. The ceremony was also attended by prominent figures including Anwar Saifullah Khan, Javed Saifullah Khan, Usman Saifullah Khan, Asad Saifullah Khan, and Qamar Zaman ex-Chairman NAB, Hassan Baig, Tufail Cheema -Secretary-ITA, Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail (Secretary General, PTF), Col. Gul Rehman (Director, PTF Complex), as well as a large gathering of tennis players, coaches, parents, media representatives, and tennis lovers.In the closing Ceremony, A cash award of Rs. 25,000/- was presented to young tennis prodigy Hassan Usmani for his remarkable achievements in U-14 tournaments held in Saudi Arabia and Aaghabat, showcasing his promising talent on international platforms. Additionally, a shield was awarded to Mahboob Khan, the longest-serving coach of Pakistan and a USPTR-certified coach, for his invaluable contributions to the development of tennis in the country. Results (Finals):Men’s Singles: Muzammil Murtaza beat Mohammad Shoaib 6-3, 6-2Ladies Singles: Amna Ali Qayum beat Soha Ali 6-3, 6-4Boys’ U14: Hassan Usmani beat Ruhab Faisal 6-2, 6-0Boys’ U12: Shayan Afridi beat Rashid Ali 6-1, 6-0.
Begum Kulsum National Tennis: Mohammad Sohaib, Yousaf, Muzammil, Aqeel reach in semifinals
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Yousaf Khalil, Muzammil Murtaza, Aqeel Khan, and Mohammad Shoaib qualified for Men’s Singles semifinals of the 10th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024 after beating their respective opponents here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Friday.ResultsMen's Singles (Quarterfinals): Yousaf Khalil beat Mohammad Abid 4-6, 7-5, 6-2Muzammil Murtaza beat Barkatullah 7-5, 6-2Aqeel Khan beat Shahzad Khan 6-3, 6-4Mohammad Shoaib beat Abdullah Adnan 6-4, 6-3Ladies’ Singles (Quarterfinals):Noor Malik beat Lalarukh Sajid 6-0, 6-0Amna Ali Qayum beat Labika Durab 6-0, 6-1Soha Ali beat Mahrukh Sajid 6-0, 6-3Meheq Khokhar beat Zunaisaha Noor 4-6, 6-1, 6-3Men's Doubles (Semifinals):Barkatullah / Yousaf Khalil beat Abdullah Adnan / Herra Ashiq 7-5, 7-6 (5)Mohammad Shoaib / Muzammil Murtaza beat Abubakar Talha / Mohammad Abid 7-6, (5), 6-2Boys’ U18 (Semifinals):Bilal Asim beat Mohammad Yahya 6-3, 6-1Abubakar Talha beat Hamza Roman 7-5, 6-4Boys’ U14 (Quarterfinals):Ruhab Faisal beat Waqas Janas 4-1, 5-3Hassan Usmani beat Zohaib Amjad 4-0, 4-0Mohammad Shayan Afridi beat Razik Sultan 4-2, 4-1Mohammad Junaid beat Ismail Aftab 1-4, 5-4 (3)
Begum Kulsum National Tennis: Mohammad Shoaib overcomes Ahmad Nael 2-1
Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: It was a nerve-jangling contest of the day, when top national tennis player, Mohammad Shoaib struggled hard to overcome his challengers Ahmad Nael Qureshi 2-1 in the Men’s Singles of the 10th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024 at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 6-7 (7), 6-3, and 6-2.Both players exhibited top class tennis during the three sets competitions, however, resistance from Nael did not allow Mohammad Shoaib to take a single sigh of breath during the whole match. First set was remarkable, as the upcoming star Ahmed Nael won that on tie-break 7-6.Results:Men's Singles:Muzammil Murtaza beat Sami Zeb Khan 6-3, 6-4Barkatullah beat Gibran ul Haq 6-1, 6-0Mohammad Shoaib beat Ahmad Nael Qureshi 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-2Aqeel Khan beat Huzamia Abdul Rehman 6-3, 6-4Ladies Singles:Laiba Iqbal beat Fatima Ali Raja 6-2, 6-1Noor Malik beat Shandana Rabi 6-0, 6-0Zaira Ahmed beat Saleha Batool 6-0, 4-6, 6-1Aman Khan beat Maria Khan 6-2, 6-3Boys’ U18 Singles: Ahtesham Humayun beat Ruhab Faisal 6-3, 6-3Bilal Asim beat Azan Shahid 6-0, 6-1Mohammad Yahya beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 7-6 (5), 6-1Asad Zaman beat Haziq Asim 5-7, 6-2, 6-1Hamza Asim beat Shehryar Anees 6-3, 6-2Abubakar Talha beat Huzaifa Khan 6-2, 6-3Mohammad Salar beat Amir MAzari 3-6, 6-3, 6-2Hamza Roman beat Omer Jawad 6-3, 6-2Boys’ U 14 Singles: Mohammad Aayan beat Majid Ali Bachani 4-1, 4-2Ismail Aftab beat Behroze Maimoon 4-1, 4-0Razik Sultan beat Aaliyan Ali 4-0, 4-0Ruhab Faisal beat Rashid Ali Bachani 4-2, 4-0Zohaib Amjad beat Mozzam Babar 4-0, 4-2.
TENNIS - Local News 31 Dec, 2024
Sports Bulletin ReportIslamabad:The Gun and Country Club Open Tennis Championships came to a thrilling conclusion, with Rohan Noori emerging as the champion in both the Men's Singles and Boys' Singles events.In the Men's Singles final, Rohan Noori defeated Adil Farooq from Islamabad Police in an exciting match, securing the title with a score of 8-5.Noori's double triumph was sealed when he won the Boys' Singles final, beating Mahd Mehmood with a score of 8-4.In the Ladies' Singles event, Shiza Sajjid took the title by defeating her younger sister, Lala Rukh, in a thrilling final with a score of 8-6.The three-day tournament featured over sixty players competing in various events. The finals were attended by distinguished guests, including Mr. Nadeem Irshad Kiyani, Secretary IPC, who distributed prizes and certificates among the winners and runners-up.Other notable attendees included Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman ITA; Col Tufail Iqbal Din Zia, Secretary PTF; Tufail Cheema, Secretary ITA; and Imran Afraz Khan, Secretary Gun Club. Hamid ul Haq, Davis Captain, Arif Qureshi, Senior Vice President ITA, congratulated the organizers, particularly Nauman Afzal, Tournament Director, on the success of the event.
Begum Kulsum National Ranking Championships start in Islamabad
Abdul Jabbar FaisalIslamabad: The main round of the 10th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2024 started here at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday, as the tournament is being played under the banner of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF).It is pertinent to mention here that the prestigious national tennis tournament is organized annually to honour the memory of the late Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan, mother of PTF Patron Senator Salim Saifullah Khan.A large number of players, including Pakistan's top-ranked athletes such as Aqeel Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Mohammad Abid, Barkatullah, Shahzad Khan, Yousaf Khalil, Heera Ashiq, Meheq Khokhar, Amna Ali Qayum are competing in their respective categories.Results (Men's Singles 1st Round): Mohammad Hamza Aasim beat Mohammad Huzaifa Khan 6-0, 6-4; Uzair Khan beat Mohammad Talha Khan 6-4, 5-7, 6-2; Abdullah Adnan beat Bilal Asim 6-2, 6-3; Mohammad Salar beat Mohammad Haziq Asim 6-3, 6-4; Mohammad Abid beat Asad Zaman 6-0, 6-0; Shahzad Khan beat Shehryar Anees 6-2, 6-0; Heera Ashiq beat Mohammad Yahya 6-0, 6-1; Omer Jawad beat Abdul Basit 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; Hamza Roman beat Murtaza Hussain 6-2, 6-3; Yousaf Khalil beat Abubakar Talha 6-4, 6-2; Saqib Hayat beat Rayan Ahmad Khan 6-1, 6-0; Ahtesham Humayun beat Amir Mazari 6-4, 7-5.Boys U18 Singles (1st Round): Azan Shahid beat Mohammad Dawood 6-2, 6-2; Ruhab Faisal beat Ismail Aftab 6-3, 6-3; Nabeel Ali Qayum w/o Junaid Khan; Mohammad Salar beat Razik Sultan 6-2, 6-4; Bilal Asim beat Hazrat Ali 6-0, 6-0; Asad Zaman beat Ali Zain 6-2, 6-4; Hamza Roman beat Talha Khan 6-2, 6-3; Haziq Asim beat Hamza Hussain 6-3, 6-1;
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