Aqeel Khan and Rashid Malik Secure Seniors 45+ Doubles Title
LAHORE – The experienced duo of Aqeel Khan and Rashid Malik (Ali Embroidery Mills) claimed the seniors 45+ doubles final (national ranking) title at the All Pakistan Juniors/Seniors National Ranking Tennis Championship 2026, which concluded at Sahiwal Club on Sunday. They defeated Talha Waheed and Hasan Saeed in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to clinch the championship.
Dominant Performance in the Final
In the seniors 45+ doubles final, Aqeel Khan and Rashid Malik controlled the contest from the very beginning. Their experience and coordination proved too much for their opponents, as they secured a convincing 6-3, 6-4 victory to lift the trophy. The pair displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the match.
Other Highlights of the Tournament
The men’s doubles Punjab Ranking final also featured high-quality tennis, with the father-son pair of Talha Waheed (GO Pakistan) and Abubakar Talha combining effectively to overcome Abdul Basit and Muhammad Waqar. The winning pair demonstrated excellent coordination and consistency, registering a 6-3, 6-4 triumph to claim the championship trophy.
In the men’s singles Punjab Ranking final, Ahtesham Humayun produced a dominant performance against Imran Bhatti. Ahtesham maintained control throughout the match, securing a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 victory to capture the singles title.
Concluding Ceremony
The concluding ceremony was graced by MNA Pir Imran Shah as the chief guest. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) representatives including Aisam-ul-Haq, as well as tennis legends Aqeel Khan and Rashid Malik, were guests of honour. Other distinguished attendees included MPA Malik Qasim Nadeem, ADCG Sahiwal Sher Afgan, district management officials, tennis players, their families, and tennis enthusiasts.
