Top Seeds Shine at Sheheryar Malik Memorial Tennis Championship 2024

LAHORE: The Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship 2024 is currently taking place at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy in Nishtar Park. This prestigious event has attracted top talent from across the country, showcasing the best of Pakistani tennis. As the pre-quarterfinals concluded, fans witnessed thrilling matches filled with intense competition and remarkable performances.

In the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals, seasoned player Shoaib Khan displayed his dominance by comfortably defeating Amir Mazari with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Aqeel Khan also had a strong showing, overcoming Shehzad Khan in a closely contested match, winning 6-4, 6-4. Other notable victories included Barkat Ullah, who triumphed over Sami Zeb Khan 7-5, 6-2, and Abubakar Talha, who breezed past Haider Ali Rizwan with a score of 6-2, 6-2. M Abid outlasted Heera Ashiq in a nail-biting match, winning 7-6, 6-4, while Yousaf Khalil edged past Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 7-6. Muzamil Murtaza also secured a victory against Hasheesh Kumar, winning 6-1, 7-6.

On the ladies’ side, Noor Malik showcased her skills by dominating Laiba Iqbal Khan with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Ushna Sohail cruised past Fajar Fayyaz without dropping a game, winning 6-0, 6-0. Khunsha Babar also outclassed Momina Imran with a similar scoreline of 6-0, 6-0, while Rahat ul Ain overpowered Mahrukh Sajid 6-2, 6-2.

The boys’ U-18 pre-quarterfinals featured impressive performances as well. Hamza Asim defeated M Rayyan Khan 6-1, 6-1, and M Salaar dispatched Yafat Nadeem 6-1, 6-2. M Yahya delivered a commanding performance against Hussnain Ali Rizwan, winning 6-0, 6-0, while Abdul Basit battled past Hassan Usmani with a score of 6-4, 7-6. Asad Zaman also advanced with a solid 6-2, 6-2 victory over Haziq Areejo.

In the boys’ U-14 pre-quarterfinals, Hassan Usmani beat Aalay Hussain 4-0, 4-1, while Syed Mahad Shehzad defeated Ansar Ullah 4-1, 4-2. Ruhab Faisal secured a 4-1, 4-0 victory over Ohad e Mustafa, and Shayan Afridi won against M. Muaz 4-0, 4-1. Other notable wins came from M Junaid, Abdur Rehman, Razik Sultan, and Omer Jawad, showcasing the depth of talent in this age group.

In the boys’ U-12 first round, Ehsan Bari, Muhammad Junaid, Muhammad Ahyan, and Aliyan Ali progressed with straight-set victories. Muhammad Ali faced a tough challenge from M Ibrahim Hussain Gill but managed to win 4-2, 0-4, 10-8, demonstrating resilience and determination.

The Sheheryar Malik Memorial Pakistan Open Tennis Championship not only highlights the skills of emerging tennis players but also serves as a platform for them to gain valuable experience. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting matches and the emergence of new tennis stars. This event is a testament to the growing popularity of tennis in Pakistan and the potential for future success on the international stage.