Young Tennis Talents Shine at Millat Tractors Junior National Championship in Lahore
The Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship, currently in full swing at the Punjab Tennis Academy in Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, witnessed a series of impressive performances from the nation's top young players. The spotlight was firmly on the boys' U-18 singles category, where several rising stars advanced to the quarterfinal stage with commanding victories.
Dominant Displays in U-18 Pre-Quarterfinals
In the boys' U-18 pre-quarterfinals, Amir Mazari of Aitchison College showcased clinical form, outclassing Attique ur Rehman with a decisive 6-0, 6-2 win. Omer Jawad delivered a flawless performance, overwhelming Moazzam Babar with a double bagel victory of 6-0, 6-0. Hamza Ali Rizwan also advanced comfortably, defeating Aryan Hassan 6-2, 6-1.
Other notable results in the U-18 category included:
- M Umar Ali overpowering Murtaza Hassan 6-0, 6-1
- Ruhab Faisal defeating Muhammad Ahmad Afzal 6-3, 6-3
- Muhammad Junaid Khan easing past Aliyan Ali 6-1, 6-2
- Muhammad Muaz beating Aalay Husnain 6-1, 6-2
Exciting Action in Younger Age Groups
The tournament also featured thrilling matches in the younger categories, highlighting the depth of emerging tennis talent across Pakistan. In the boys' U-14 first round, key results were:
- Ohad e Mustafa beat Riyan OmerKhalil 4-1, 4-1
- M Ayan defeated Mustafa Uzair Rana 4-0, 4-1
- Aliyan Ali overcame Ashtar Alam Khan 4-0, 4-1
- M Junaid Khan beat M Salaar Khan 4-1, 4-1
- M Muaz triumphed over Shahzain Faisal 4-1, 4-0
- M Ibrahim Hussain Gill secured a double bagel win against AliMuntazim 4-0, 4-0
- M Faizan staged a comeback to beat Ahmad Fareed Yawar 1-4, 5-3, 4-0
Meanwhile, the boys' U-12 first round saw commanding victories from M Mamnoon Bari, M Daniyal of KP, M Faizan, Mustafa Uzair Rana, M Ehsan Bari, and Daniyal Abdullah. These results underscore the vibrant future of Pakistani tennis, with young athletes from various regions demonstrating skill and determination.
The championship continues to be a pivotal platform for nurturing the next generation of tennis stars, with intense competition expected in the upcoming rounds.
