Top-notch Aqeel Khan & Sarah Mehboob grab titles in Midcourt UTR Championship League 2020
Pakistan No.1 Mr.Aqeel Khan emerged triumphant against Pakistan No.2 Muzammil Murtaza in the men’s singles final of Midcourt UTR Championship League 2020 which culminated impressively at Pakistan Tennis Federation, Islamabad.
Midcourt is a Tennis initiative platform through which individuals, players and parents can impact sports and the future of our generations. It was founded by Zaira Ahmad Zaka in 2019 and follow the idea to help players through support programs and generate more tournaments and Leagues on National and International level. Midcourt join hand in hand with Sports E.T.C and get certification of ‘Universal Tennis Rating’ first ever in Pakistan.
Midcourt UTR Championship League October-November 2020 had the participation of all top Men, Women and Junior tennis players of the country which culminated impressively at Pakistan Tennis Federation, Islamabad.
Pakistan No.1 Mr.Aqeel Khan emerged triumphant against Pakistan No.2 Muzammil Murtaza in the men’s singles final. In Ladies singles category Pakistan No1 Sarah Mehboob won against Pakistan No 6 Esha Jawad.
Mr.Salim Saifullah Khan, President, Pakistan Tennis Federation graced the ceremony as a chief guest of prize distribution ceremony. Mr. Khawar Hyatt SEVP-PTF (in-charge of President’s Secretariat/Development/Operations) provided approvals and facilitated Midcourt for smooth run of the League.
More than 300 matches were played throughout the League and 93 players participated in different categories from all over Pakistan. Mr. Nauman Ul Haq ITF level 2 was League supervisor and was responsible to schedule all the matches well in time.
Mr Ahmad Asjad Qureshi and Ms Sheeza Sajid helped out as facilitators of the League. All out stationed players were provided with stay and travel allowance. During League days players were provided with Lunch and dinner with all SOPs followed by the organizers. Home Zone and Ahmad Zaka and Associates sponsored the League. Mr&Mrs Raja and Mr Yasir Hassan provided trophies and medals for the Winners and Runner ups.
Midcourt UTR Championship League 2020 Results:
Men's Singles Final:
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqeel Khan | def | Muzamil Murtaza | 4-1, 4-3(4) |
Men's Doubles Final:
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abid Mushtaq & Waqas Malik | def | Muzamil Murtaza & Mudassar Murtaza | 4-2, 4-3(5) |
Ladies Singles Final:
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mehboob | def | Esha Jawad | 4-0, 4-0 |
Ladies Doubles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mehboob & Haniya Minhas | def | Esha Jawad& Shimza Naz | 4-0, 4-2 |
U18 Girls Result according to Round Robin Format
| Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|
| Amna Qayum | Sheeza Sajid |
U18 Boys Singles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Huzaifa Khan | def | Hamid Israr | 3-4(5) , 4-3(5), 10-7 |
U18 Boys Doubles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamid Israr & Ahmad Nael | def | Huzaima Abdul & Shaeel Durab | 4-3(3), 4-0 |
U14 Boys Singles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Aasim | def | Nabeel Qayum | 4-0, 4-1 |
U14 Girls Singles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amna Qayum | def | Fatima Ali Raja | 4-0, 4-0 |
U12 Boys Singles Final
| Player | vs | Player | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haziq Aasim | def | Ali Zain | 4-1, 4-2 |
