ISLAMABAD
\nThe Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is celebrating a significant achievement as four local boys have reached the finals of the ITF Pakistan Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2025, currently being held at the PTF Tennis Complex.
\nAccording to a press release, this international tournament features 38 boys and 21 girls from 14 countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Japan. It honors the memory of Zainab Ali Naqvi, a talented young player who tragically passed away in 2024.
\nIn the boys\u2019 singles final, Abubakar Talha will compete against Nadir Mirza. Mirza secured his spot by defeating Singapore\u2019s Luke Jie Xi Ho 6-3, 7-6(9), while Talha won against Japan\u2019s Takaya Ishi with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
\nIn the boys\u2019 doubles final, Mirza and Mikaeel Ali Baig will face Talha and Luke Jie Xi Ho.
\nIn the girls\u2019 singles final, Haniya Amna Minhas from Saudi Arabia claimed victory over Kazakhstan\u2019s Alissa Korolyova with a score of 6-1, 6-1.
\nAisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF, expressed pride in the boys\u2019 performance, noting the rising standards of tennis in Pakistan. Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Secretary General of the PTF, congratulated the players for their dedication and achievements on the international stage.
\nThe finals will take place tomorrow, April 12, with the following schedule:
\n\u2013 Boys Singles Final: 10:00 AM
\n\u2013 Girls Doubles Final: Followed by
\n\u2013 Boys Doubles Final: 2:45 PM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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