The Bank of Punjab (BoP) Junior National Tennis Championship 2026 continued with exciting quarterfinal action at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy, Nishtar Park Sports Complex, Lahore. Some of the country's most promising young players delivered impressive performances to secure their places in the next stage of the tournament.
Boys Under-18 Quarterfinals
In the Boys Under-18 category, M. Yahya produced a commanding display to defeat Ahmad Fareed Yawar 6-1, 6-1. Omer Jawad overcame a strong challenge from Shayan Afridi to register a 7-5, 6-4 victory. Hamza Ali Rizwan advanced with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win over Rashid Ali Bachani, and Haziq Areejo also progressed comfortably after defeating Ahmad Khuda Bakhsh 6-1, 6-1.
Girls Under-18 Quarterfinals
The Girls Under-18 quarterfinals saw Khadija Khalil continue her dominant run with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory against Shahnoor Umer. Hajra Sohail also moved into the semifinals after beating Aleezay Maryam 6-1, 6-1.
Boys Under-14 Singles
In Boys Under-14 singles, M. Muaz, M. Aayan, Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali Bachani booked their semifinal spots with impressive victories.
Girls Under-14 Event
The Girls Under-14 event witnessed strong performances from Khadija Khalil, Aleezay Maryam, Hajra Sohail and Eman Shahbaz, all of whom advanced after winning their respective quarterfinal encounters.
Boys Under-12 Category
The Boys Under-12 category also produced competitive contests, with M. Aayan, M. Daniyal, M. Faizan and Ashtar Alam progressing to the semifinals.
Girls Under-12 Division
In the Girls Under-12 division, Shahreen Umer and Wajeeha Fatima secured convincing quarterfinal victories to keep their title hopes alive.
Praise for Sponsors
Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) Senior Executive Vice President Rashid Malik praised the continued support of The Bank of Punjab for the promotion and development of tennis in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to Bank of Punjab President Zafar Masud, the bank's management team and Marketing Head Asad for their valuable contribution towards nurturing young tennis talent and strengthening the sport at the grassroots level.
