Aqeel, Yasir in PTF Masters Cup final




ISLAMABAD - Aqeel Khan and Yasir Khan reached the final of the PTF Masters Cup 2013 on Saturday.
In the first semi-final, top seed Aqeel defeated M Abid in a well contested three set match. Aqeel won the first set 6-2 by breaking 6th game of Abid. Abid fought back in the second set and won the set 6-4. The final set was marked with asses, lobs and excellent execution of passing shorts. The score was 2 all as Aqeel hold his serve and build up the 3-2 lead and then broke Abid's serve with good overhead short and won the set 6-4. The match lasted for two hours. In the second semi-final, second seed Yasir proved too good for his elder brother Jalil Khan and eliminated him with 6-2, 6-3 victory. Abid will face Jalil for the third and fourth position match. 
Imran Shaukat secured fifth position when he beat fourth seed Sanaullah of Peshawar 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided match. Usman Ejaz got seventh position when Heera Ashiq was retired hurt.

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