July 17, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ten-year old Haniya Minhas Friday lived up to her ranking, winning the 14 & Under Sobir Cup Asian Tennis Federation Tournament in Dushanbe (Tajikistan).
The young girl outplayed Sumaya Tukhtaeva (Tajikistan) 6-1, 6-0 in straight sets in the final to land the title.
Top-seed Haniya was in great form throughout the tournament and won all her matches comfortably without losing a set.
It is pertinent to mention that Haniya is the first Pakistani girl to win an ATF 14 and under event in Pakistan’s history. She did it by beating a host of players.
PTF President Salim Saifullah Khan and the Executive Committee of PTF extended their felicitation to Haniya and her parents and termed her success as a great honour for the country.
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PTF president pays homage to Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi following singles retirement
Abdul Mohi Shah
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Salim Saifullah Khan has paid homage to Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi s services to the game after the 40-year-old tennis star said he will no longer play singles matches due to an athletic decline caused by his advancing years.
Talking to
“I just came to know about Aisam’s decision through
The News story published on Sunday, Saifullah said. We fully support and honour his decision. Every member of the tennis family appreciates his services for the country as well as game’s positive image. It is because of Aisam and Aqeel’s efforts that we have been playing against the world’s best teams. Both the players have made the country proud.
PTF president backs Aisam s decision to quit singles thenews.com.pk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thenews.com.pk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.