(Sports Corresondent: Imran Sohail)
Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship Witnesses Thrilling Pre-Quarterfinal Battles
Lahore: The Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 continued with high-intensity pre-quarterfinal clashes at Aitchison College, Mall Road, Lahore. Young tennis stars from across Pakistan displayed remarkable talent, determination, and sportsmanship, making it an action-packed day for tennis fans.
Boys Under-18: Rising Stars Shine Bright
The Boys Under-18 pre-quarterfinals produced several dominant performances.
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Asad Zaman registered a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory over Abdur Rehman Pirzada, while Ahtesham Humayun outclassed M Umar Ali 6-2, 6-0.
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Amir Mazari (Aitchison) advanced with a 6-0, 6-1 win against Zohaib Amjad, and Zohaib Afzal Malik impressed with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory over Ohad-e-Mustafa.
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In a thrilling three-setter, Ruhab Faisal edged past Abdullah Pirzada 5-7, 6-0, 6-3, while Hussain Ali Rizwan and Hamza Ali Rizwan cruised to comfortable straight-set wins to secure their spots in the next round.
Boys Under-14: Young Talent Takes Center Stage
In the Under-14 category, emerging stars showcased exceptional skill and composure.
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M Shayan Afridi and Muhammad Muaz dominated their matches with 4-1, 4-1 and 4-0, 4-1 victories, respectively.
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M Ayan (Fatima Group) eased past Ahmad Fareed Yawar 4-0, 4-1, while M Ibrahim Gill battled hard to overcome Syed Abdullah 4-1, 2-4, 4-0.
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Ohad-e-Mustafa blanked Zayd Mansoor 4-0, 4-0, and Zohaib Amjad defeated Ahmad Khuda Bakhsh 4-0, 4-2.
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In other matches, M Umar Ali and M Ayan Khan secured impressive straight-set victories.
Boys Under-12: Future Champions in Action
The Under-12 matches featured dominant displays from Pakistan’s youngest tennis prospects.
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Muhammad Muaz (Fatima Group) outclassed Raahim Faisal 4-0, 4-0, while Mustafa Uzair Rana registered a similar 4-0, 4-0 win against Mustafa Zia.
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M Ibraheem Hussain Gill, M Ehsan Bari, and M Faizan all produced strong performances, securing one-sided victories to advance.
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Ashtar Alam Khan rounded off the day with a clinical 4-0, 4-0 triumph over Wali M Hassan.
Girls Under-18: Eesha and Ayza Dominate
In the Girls Under-18 pre-quarterfinals, Eesha Rabi showed complete control with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Sahib Jamal, while Ayza Anum impressed with her consistency, defeating Alizay 6-1, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals.
The championship continues tomorrow with quarterfinal action, promising even more exciting matches as young players compete for national glory.
