LAHORE - Abdullah Adnan, Hamid Israr, Asad Zaman, Hamza Roman and Abdul Rehman won their respective titles in the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2021 that concluded here at the Aitchison College tennis courts on Saturday.
PLTA General Secretary Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) graced the concluding ceremony as chief guest and he, along with Aitchison College Principal Mr. Michael Thomas, distributed prizes among the title prize winners and top performers of the prestigious event in the presence of tennis players and their families.
In the U-18 final, Abdullah Adnan was up against Farman Shakeel (Guj) and played tremendous tennis to win the final and title 6-3, 6-2. Abdullah Adnan completed the brace of titles by winning the boys U-18 doubles final, where he, partnering with Zalan Khan, beat Hamid Israr/Hassam Khan 4-2, 3-5, 10-6.
Asad Zaman (McDonald’s) clinched the U-14 title after beating Hamza Roman 7-5 (retd). After adding another national title in his titles tally, Asad thanked his coach Rashid Malik for able guidance and training, which is helping him excelling at higher level. He also thanked Mr. Tariq Zaman for his all-out support and assured him of working harder to earn more laurels. He also expressed his gratitude to McDonald’s for the sponsorship, saying he is keen to make his dreams come true gradually. The U-16 title was claimed by Hamid Israr, who overpowered Huzaima Abdul Rehman 6-1, 6-2. In the U-12 final, Hamza Roman beat Abubakar Talha 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to clinch the title. In the U-10 final, Abdul Rehman (AAA Associates) played well against Shayan Afridi and defeated him 4-2, 5-3 to add another national title in his titles tally.
Amna Ali Qayyum continued her good show in this event as well as playing superb tennis against all her opponents, she succeeded in reaching the national event final, where she routed Natalia Zaman 6-2, 6-4 to win the girls U-18 title. She then outpaced Fatima Ali Raja 4-0, 4-2 to claim the girls U-14 title.
The U-14 doubles title was won by Shahswar Khan/Hamza Roman, who beat Asad Zaman/Ahtesham Humayun 4-1, 4-2.
The U-12 doubles title was claimed by talented pair of Zohaib Afzal Malik (SA Group) and Abubakar Talha (Wapda), who played extremely well against Amir Mazari and Omer Jawad and outclassed them 4-0, 4-1.