LAHORE: Abu Bakar Talha and Nabeel Qayum made their mark in the ongoing Millat Tractors National Junior Tennis Championship 2025 at the Punjab Tennis Academy Bagh-e-Jinnah courts here on Wednesday.
In the boys’ U-18 quarterfinals Abu Bakar Talha displayed sheer dominance blanking Abdur Rehman 6-0, 6-0 while Nabeel Qayum delivered a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Muhammad Yahya. Husnain Ali Rizwan and Muhammad Salaar also secured straight-set victories to advance to the semifinals.
Husnain Ali Rizwan defeated Haider Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-3 while Salaar beat Amir Mazari 6-3, 6-2.
In doubles action, the duo of Abu Bakar Talha and Amir Mazari overcame Nabeel Qayum and Muhammad Yahya 6-2, 6-3, while Haider Ali Rizwan and Husnain Ali Rizwan defeated Hamza Ali Rizwan and Omer Jawad 6-3, 6-1. Among the girls’ U-14 category, Rania Shahrukh Malik showcased her prowess with a decisive 4-2, 4-0 win over Shahreen Umer, while Shahnoor Umer edged out Esha Rabi in a thrilling 2-4, 4-0, 4-2 encounter.
The boys’ U-14 pre-quarterfinals witnessed standout performances, with Ohad-e-Mustafa and Aalay Husnain progressing with straight-set victories. Similarly, the boys’ U-12 category saw Muhammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill, M Turab Bhatti, and Muhammad Muaz cruising to comprehensive wins.
In girls’ U-12 action, Eman Shahbaz and Shahnoor Umer dominated their quarterfinal matches, each securing straight-set victories. The boys/girls U-10 quarterfinals saw Ehsan Bari and Mustafa Zia emerge victorious with impressive performances.
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