ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Tennis Federation is pleased to announce that all seeded players in the Boys’ Singles category have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025, being held at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad.
Top seed Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) cruised into the quarterfinals with a commanding win over Jun Woo Ye (KOR) in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, displaying excellent form and control.
Meanwhile, second seed Timur Gordeev (RUS) faced a tough challenge from Pakistan’s promising young talent Nabeel Qayum. In a well-contested three-set battle, Gordeev came from behind to secure his spot in the quarterfinals with a score of 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The most thrilling match of the day featured a fierce encounter between two local players, Abdul Basit and Zohaib Afzal Malik. Abdul Basit, a wild card entrant and rising star from Pakistan, displayed remarkable resilience and determination to edge out Zohaib in a nail-biting three-set match: 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(5). His performance earned enthusiastic applause from the crowd and solidified his reputation as a player to watch.
Salim Saifullah Khan, former President and current Patron of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), visited the PTF Complex where he witnessed several ongoing matches. He was accompanied by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the current President of the PTF.
During the visit, both dignitaries exchanged views on various key issues and discussed strategies to better coordinate ongoing and future initiatives aimed at the development of tennis in Pakistan. They emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving long-term goals for the sport.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi expressed his gratitude to Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan for his continued support and encouragement, particularly his efforts to inspire and motivate the younger generation of players. His visit served as a source of inspiration and helped to instill a renewed spirit of unity within the tennis community.
The tournament continues to bring exciting tennis action as the young athletes compete for international ranking points and valuable experience.
Results summary:
Boys singles pre-quarterfinals
Ali Baig Mikaeel (PAK) beat Ye Jun Woo (KOR) 6-1 6-2, Fernando Ganuka (SRI) beat Roman Hamza (PAK) 6-3 3-6 6-4, Matsushima Ippei (JPN) beat Usmani Muhammad Hassan (PAK) 6-2 6-2, Abdul Basit (PAK) beat Afzal Malik Zohaib (PAK) 3-6 7-5 7-6(5), Humayun Ahtesham (PAK) Rizwan Muhammad 6-2 6-2, Milasauskas Kristijonas (LTU) beat Alexeyev Marsel (KAZ) 3-6 6-1 6-2, Mazari Amir-Muhammad Khan (PAK) beat Zaman Asad (PAK) 6-3 6-2, Gordeev Timur (RUS) beat Qayum Nabeel (PAK) 3-6 6-1 6-2.
Boys doubles
Aasim Muhammad Hazia (PAK) / Muhammad Yahya (PAK) beat Liang Yupei (CHN) / Samritvanitcha, Theerapat (THA) 6-2 4-6 10-3, Fernando Ganuka (SRI) / Mayooran Kubherance (SRI) beat Zoiab Afzal Malik (PAK) / Hamza Roman (PAK) 4-6 6-2 10-5, Pisutharnonth, Chanapat (THA) / Sienghen Panawat (THA) beat Abdul Basit (PAK) / Asad Zaman (PAK) 6-7(4) 6-3 10-8, Alexeyev Marsel (KAZ) / Mazari Amir Muhammad Khan (PAK) w/o Ali Abdaar (PAK) / Razik Sultan (PAK), Nabeel Ali Qayum (PAK) / Ye Jun Woo (KOR) beat Rizwan Muhammad Hussain (PAK) / Muhammad Hassan Usmani (PAK) 7-5 5-7 13-11.
Girls singles first round
Romisa Malik (PAK) beat Rania Busz (USA) 6-1 6-1, Naimah Grant (GBR) beat Bismal Ziaullah Khan (PAK) 6-1 6-1
Second round
Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) w/o Zunaisha Noor (PAK), Soha Ali (PAK beat Yewon Lee (KOR) 6-0 6-0, Zihan Feng (CHN) beat Zara Khan 6-0 6-0, DAVAHASDIN NA AYUTHAYA Praewa (THA) beat Amna Ali Qayum (PAK) 6-3 6-1.
