(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
21st Westbury National Tennis Championship Kicks Off in Karachi with Over 230 Entries
KARACHI: The 21st Westbury National Tennis Championship officially began on Thursday at the Karachi Club, drawing more than 230 participants across multiple categories, according to event organizers.
The opening day featured an exciting lineup of matches in the men’s singles qualifying round and juniors under-18 singles, along with the first-round action of the men’s singles main draw.
Men’s Singles Qualifying Highlights
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Arham Shahzad dominated Fawaz Ali Tejani with a convincing 8-0 win.
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Jawed Khan delivered a strong performance to defeat Maula Madad 8-0.
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Yasir Fazli eased past M. Fawaz with an 8-1 victory.
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M. Essa Jee defeated Amaan Garrison 8-2.
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In a close contest, Farman Ali edged out M. Hamza Essa Jee 8-6.
Juniors U-18 Singles Qualifying Results
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Zayd Ali cruised past Khuzaima 8-0.
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Ahsan Ali recorded an 8-1 win over Hafiz Basit Ali.
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Zain Nomi breezed through against Ahmed Kath 8-0.
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Yahya Bin Zain blanked Hamza Essa Jee with a clean 8-0 result.
Men’s Singles Main Draw – First Round
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Laraib Shamsi secured a solid 8-2 win against Shahmeer Usman.
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Abdullah Tahseen also advanced with an 8-2 victory over Zeeshan Garrison.
The tournament continues over the coming days with matches across various age groups and categories, showcasing the growing talent and passion for tennis in Pakistan. Fans can expect competitive matchups and promising performances from rising stars throughout the championship.
