KP Independence Day Tennis Championship commences today
Faisal, Jahanzeb, Ihsan and Imdad qualified for the main round of men’s singles in KP Independence Day Tennis Championship from 10th to 14th August at Synthetic Courts of the Qayyum Sports Complex, Peshawar.
More than 120 players from all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are participating in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Independence Day Tennis Tournament from 10th to 14th August at Synthetic Courts of the Qayyum Sports Complex, Peshawar.
The Qualifying Round of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Independence Day Tennis Tournament got under way here at Synthetic Courts of the Qayyum Sports Complex where Faisal, Jahanzeb, Ihsan, Imdad qualified for the main round of men’s singles.
Saqib Umar, Aqib Umer, who also played Junior Davis Cup for Pakistan in India and Sri Lanka will be the part of the main round in the Men singles and Men doubles. International Kashan Umer who recently represented Pakistan in the Nepal in the Junior Davis Cup tie, Hamid Israr, Uzair Khan Internationals are also playing in the Under-14 singles and doubles.
Men's Single Qualifying Round Results:
| Players | Scores | ||
| Faisal Khan | def | Ali Khan | 6-3, 4-6 and 6-2 |
| Jehanzeb Khan | def | Imdad Khan | 3-6, 6-2 and 6-2 |
| Ihsan Ullah | def | Kashif Khan | 6-3 and 6-1 |
| Shah Hussain | def | Amin Ullah | 6-3 and 6-4 |
| Faisal Ihsan | def | Zaid Rehman | 6-2 and 6-2 |
| Jehnanzeb | def | Muhammadullah | 6-2 and 6-3 |
In the Men singles Barkat Ullah is seeded No. 1, Yousaf Khalil is seed No. 2, Ijaz and Saqib are seeded No. 3 and No. 4 respectively. In the Under-14 category Hamid Israr is seed No. 1 and Hamza Roman is seed No. 2, Kashan Umar is seed No. 3 and Uzair Khan is seed No. 4.
The Men singles draw of 64 has been opened with 32 players are completing in the Men doubles. A total 16 players competing in Veterans and in the Under-14 singles there is a draw of 32 each in the Men singles and Men doubles. In the Ladies singles Orin is the top seeded player, followed by Anum as second seed.
Director Account, Directorate of Sports General KP Tariq Khan who formally inaugurated the ceremony as chief guest. President KP Tennis Association and renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Tahir, Senior Vice President and Cardiac Specialist Dr. Farhat Abbas, Secretary General KP Tennis Association Umar Ayaz, officials and large number of players were also present.
Talking to media men Dr. Tahir lauded Director General Sports Junaid Khan for extending full support in holding the tournament. He said all arrangement have already been ensured for the smooth sailing of the tournament wherein more than 120 players from all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are competing in Men singles, Men doubles, ladies singles, veteran doubles (above 40), Under-14 singles and doubles.
He said the tournament is carrying Rs. 0.1 million as prize money besides trophies and cash prizes would be awarded to the winners and runners-up players. He said international player Shoaib Khan, who represented Pakistan in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India is competing in the Men singles and Men doubles.
He also thanked Director Account Tariq Khan on this occasion for giving assurance that the Directorate of Sports KP is very keen to promote Tennis wherein most of the KP players are holding top ranking at national level.
