Islamabad (Sportsnaama Report):
The ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship Leg-2 sponsored by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is continued at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad. This prestigious event has brought together 80 junior players from around the globe, including 50 boys and 30 girls representing countries such as Pakistan, Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Canada, Korea, Germany, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Singapore, USA, Belarus, and Russia.
Earlier in the Opening Ceremony Mr Tariq Mehmood Murtaza Chairman of Islamabad Tennis Association, inaugurated the ITF Pakistan PPL- Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championships-2024. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi President PTF, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail Secretary, PTF, Mr. Majid Bashir President ITA, Mr. Tufail Cheema Secretary ITA, Mr. G.Ali Noon, Chief Corporate Services PPL (Sponsor), Mr. Muhammad Arif Qureshi Supervisor of International Tennis Federation (ITF) London and other distinguished officials of Islamabad Tennis Association.
Mr. Tariq Mehmood interacted with the participants, especially the foreign players for a comfortable stay and a good tournament. They also thanked the Islamabad Police for the provision of foolproof security coverage.
Islamabad Tennis Association under the auspices of the Pakistan Tennis Federation remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing and supporting athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Islamabad Tennis Association’s accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes nationwide, demonstrating that with dedication and perseverance, remarkable heights can be achieved. The sport-loving people of Pakistan share this as a collective moment of pride for Pakistan.
The results are as follows:
Boys Singles 1st Round: Sion JI (KOR) bt YOTA NISHIKORI (JPN) 6-4, 6-2; Youngchae OH (KOR) bt Hamza ROMAN (PAK) 4-6,6-4,7-6(4); Yeonmu JUNG (KOR) bt Mohammed ALL (CAN) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar TALHA (PAK) bt Andrew Kaavinda WIJEMANNE (SRI) 6-0,6-3; Minwoo KIM (KOR) bt Teetawat TAVACHEHONGSRL (THA) 6-1,7-6(5)
Girls Singles 2nd Round: Dinara DE SILVA (SRI) bt Chaewon MOON (KOR) 6-2,6-2; A Hyun 30 (KOR) bt Phitchayapak SRIMUK (THA) 6-4,6-4; Chaerin LEE (KOR) bt Paramee. TADKAEW (THA) 4-6,6-3,7-5; So YUNA (KOR) bt Palina HURETSKAYA (RUS) 6-0,6-1
Boys Doubles 1st Round: Bilal ASIM (PAK) /Ahmad Nael QURESHI (PAK) bt Patham LACSAKULPORN (THA)/ Ariyaphol LEEKUL (THA) 6-2 6-2; Pudit PHAPATSIRIKUL (THA)/ Teetawat TAVACHPHONGSRI (THA) bt Minwoo KIM (KOR)/ Ho Jun PARK (KOR) 2-6 6-4(12-10); Muhammad Haider All RIZWAN (PAK)/Abu Bakar TALHA (PAK) bt Sion II (KOR)/Yeomu JUNG (KOR) 6-4,5-7 [10-5); Aahil KALEEL (SRI)/ Louis Eliah KNESE (GER) bt Tchegoun DEROSA (USA)/ Muhammad Talha KHAN (PAK) 6-3,6-3; Ahtesham HUMAYUN (PAK)/ Hamza ROMAN (PAK) bt Abdul Basith CADER (SRI)/ Methika (SRI) 6-1,6-2; YOTA NISHIKORI (JPN)/ Youngchae OH (KOR) bt Chanapat PISUTHARNONTH (THA)/ Danthal TAKONG (THA) 6-0,6-4
Girls Doubles 1st Round: Tanisha KANTAM (SGP) / Leyla-Esther KNESE (GER) bt Fatima Al RAJA (PAK)/ Zainab All RAJA (PAK) 6-0,6-0
