Rising Pakistani Tennis Stars Shine at ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship
Pakistani tennis players Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim have made an impressive run in the boys’ singles category at the ITF Pakistan PPL-Syed Dilawar Abbas World Junior Tennis Championship, advancing to the semifinals at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex.
Ahmad Nael Qureshi’s Dominant Performance
Ahmad Nael Qureshi showcased his aggressive style and consistency in his quarterfinal match, cruising to a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Korea’s Minwoo Kim. His commanding performance earned him a well-deserved spot in the semifinals.
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Bilal Asim Advances via Walkover
Bilal Asim, who has displayed great promise in the tournament, advanced to the semifinals without having to hit a ball. His opponent, Muhammad Talha Khan, withdrew due to a shoulder injury, granting Bilal a walkover. Despite this, Bilal remains a strong contender, having impressed in earlier rounds.
Boys Singles Quarterfinals Recap
- Ahmad Nael Qureshi (PAK) defeated Minwoo Kim (KOR) 6-1, 6-2
- Bilal Asim (PAK) advanced via walkover against Muhammad Talha Khan (PAK)
- Xiuyuan Guo (CHN) edged past Abubakar Talha (PAK) 6-3, 7-5
- Sion Ji (KOR) dominated Youngchae Oh (KOR) 6-1, 6-0
Girls Singles Quarterfinals Action
In the girls’ singles, there were notable performances from:
- Karolina Ligai (KAZ) defeated Yeon Joo Cha (KOR) 6-4, 6-1
- Hinata Wada (JPN) overcame A Hyun Jo (KOR) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1
- Dinara De Silva (SRI) beat So Yuna (KOR) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
- Chaeirn Lee (KOR) defeated Elizaveta Privalova (RUS) 6-4, 6-3
Pakistan’s Success in Boys’ Doubles Semifinals
In boys’ doubles, Pakistani players performed exceptionally well:
- Muhammad Haider Ali Rizwan and Abubakar Talha (PAK) triumphed over Yota Nishikori (JPN) and Youngchae Oh (KOR) 6-3, 3-6, (10-7)
- Ahmad Nael Qureshi and Bilal Asim (PAK) secured their place in the final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Pudit and Teetawat (THA)
A Global Tennis Showcase
The ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championship has attracted 80 junior players from 14 countries, including Pakistan, Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and the USA. Featuring 50 boys and 30 girls, the tournament highlights the growing prominence of junior tennis in Pakistan and serves as a platform for emerging talent to compete on the global stage.
