Aqeel bags the title of Subh-e-Nau Clay Court Tennis

Islamabad, October 18, 2009:- Aqeel Khan registered yet another title victory to his name after won Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Championship here at PTF Complex on Sunday. Aqeel defeated his younger brother Jalil Khan in a close contest. Jalil won first set by 6-4. Aqeel showed his experience won the remaining two sets by 6-4 and 6-4.

Heera Ashiq was crowned the title of Boys Junior’s U-17 after he beat Samir Iftikhar in a crucial match. Heera won first set by 7-6; however he was down by 6-7 against Samir’s aggressive game in second set. He maintained his winning spree in last set and won by 6-2.

In Boys’ Junior’s U-13, Kashan-ul-Haq was the title winner after beating Saad Zafar. Saada Zafar won first set by 4-2,however seeded one in national U-13 ranking, Kashan-ul-Haq played very well in remaining two sets. He won this match by 2-4, 4-0 and 4-2

After final of the Men’s Singles, Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Mr. Imtiaz Inayat Elahi distributed the prizes among players. President Pakistan Tennis Federation Senator Dilawar Abbas and Chairperson Subh-e-Nau Mrs. Shahida Kauser Farooq were also present at this occasion.

Speaking on this occasion, Chairman CDA said it was a good step to bring young people towards sports. He said CDA was very committed to involve our youth in sports activities. Mrs. Shahida Kauser Farooq thanked the ghief guest and Senator Dilawar Abbas for their kind support to conduct this event.

Results of the final Day.

Men’s Singles
Final
Aqeel Khan beat Jalil Khan 4-6, 6-4, 6-4

Boys Junior’s U-17
Final
Heera Ashiq beat Samir Iftikhar 7-6(2), 6-7(1), 6-2

Boys Juniors U-13
Final
Kashan-ul-Haq beat Saad Zafar 2-4, 4-0, 4-2