Malik clinches over-45 title in Ranking Tennis

LAHORE: Rashid Malik won the men’s singles title of over-45 event by beating Jehanzeb Khan in straight set 6-1, 6-3 of ITF Seniors World Ranking tennis Championship Grade-4 at Bigh-i-Jinnah tennis court Lahore.
Rashid was in an excellent form and did not allow his opponent to settle down with powerful crass court and down the lines shot and easily won the match at a score of 6-1,6-3 and clinched singles title of 45 event. This was his third title. The match lasted one hour 20 minutes. Asad Niaz pairing with Khawaja Khurram annexed doubles title of 60 event by beating Rao Itikhar and Rai Zahid in a well contested three set match. Asad and Khurram who was the son of legendary Khawaja Iftikhar won the first set at 6-3, Rao Iftikhar and Zahid fought back and won the second set in same fashion at the score 6-3. Match super tie break won by Asad and Khurram by paying some good shots at crucial moments,
Amir Jan Secretary Punjab and Diector General Pakistan Sports Board was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes among the winners and Runners. 13 events were player in this championshipResults: Men’s Singles Final (over-45): Rashid Malik beat Jehanzeb Khan 6-1, 6-3. Men’s doubles final (60): Asad Niaz/Khawaja Khurram beat Rao Iftikhar/Rai Zahid 6-3, 3-6, 10-6.