City School win first-ever Inter-School Tennis title

ISLAMABAD: City School scooped up the first Inter School Tennis Tournament beating Siddique Public School 3-0 in the finals played at the Shalimar Club courts. Raja M Farzam got better of Saad Rizwan 6-2, 6-2 while in the second singles Raja M Yahya beat Talha Rizwan 6-4, 7-5.

In doubles Farzam/Yahya edged out Saad/Talha 7-5, 7-5 to give City School 3-0 win.

It was for the first time that Inter-city School Tennis was held in Rawalpindi. Rashid Malik former Davis Cup captain who is now secretary Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) was the chief guest and gave away prizes to the participants.

While speaking on the occasion he said he was glad that the school tournament was conducted in Rawalpindi for the very first time. “All the credit goes to Rizwan Mashadi SVP PLTA and former Davis Cup player Inamul Haq.”

Rashid Malik promised to support and help kids and provide them with all the necessary equipment and support required.

Tournament Director Inamul Haq thanked PLTA and chief guest who came all the way from Lahore for prize distribution. He further thanked Iftikhar Ahmed Rao chairman PLTA and president Doc Raheel Siddiqui and Rizwan Mashadi SVP PLTA for help and support.

Inam congratulated City School especially Principal John Proctor for victory in the first ever Inter School Tennis Championship.