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The Pakistan Independence Day National Ranking Tennis Tournament concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, showcasing the country’s top tennis talent across senior and junior categories.
In the men’s singles final, Muzammil Murtaza claimed the title after veteran Aqeel Khan retired following a tight first set, 7-6 (2). In doubles, the experienced duo of Aisam-ul-Haq and Aqeel Khan battled past Barkatullah and Yousaf Khalil 4-6, 6-2, 10-8 in a crowd-pleasing contest.
On the women’s side, national champion Ushna Suhail brushed aside Sheeza Sajid 6-1, 6-2 in the singles final. Junior categories also produced exciting results, with Hamza Roman outclassing Abdul Basit 6-0, 6-2 in boys’ U-18, while Zunaisha Noor defeated Soha Ali 6-1, 6-4 in girls’ U-18.
Other winners included:
• Boys’ U-14: Razik Sultan bt Muhammad Muaz 6-1, 6-2
• Girls’ U-14: Bismal Zia bt Aimen Rehan 6-3, 6-1
• Boys’ U-12: Muhammad Ayan bt Muhammad Muaz 6-3, 6-4
• Girls’ U-12: Khadija Khalil bt Eman Shahbaz 6-1, 6-3
The closing ceremony was attended by Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani as Chief Guest, while Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Alongside PTF Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, they distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up and praised the players for their performances.
The tournament concluded with the PTF officials commending the players for their commitment and promising continued efforts to promote tennis across Pakistan.