Sensational Amna Ali Qayum claimed double crowns in the 1st PTF Development Series Junior National Ranking Tennis Tournament 2021 at the PTF Complex, Islamabad on late Friday. Â
According to PTF spokesman, in the girls’ under-18 final, Amna Ali Qayum thumped Sheeza Sajid 6-1, 6-2. She took the first set 6-1 and the second set one 6-2 to earn the U-18 title. She completed the brace of the titles by beating Fatima Ali Raja in the U-14 singles with a score of 4-0, 4-1.
After winning the title, delighted Amna said: “I am very glad to win the double crowns in this tournament. During the Covid-19 period, I worked very hard on my fitness and tried to keep me fit and active through regular practice. Now I am keen to continue my good performance throughout the year, and win a good number of national titles this year.”
In the boys’ u-18 singles semifinal, Nalain Abass outclassed Ahmed Nael Qureshi 6-1, 6-1 to look horns with Sami Zeb, who overpowered M Talha Khan 6-1, 6-1 in another semifinal. In boys’ singles u-16 semifinals, Uzair Khan beat M Huzaifa Khan 6-4, 6-3 in a high-quality semifinal clash and progressed to the final. The second semifinal was underway till the filing of this report. Â
In the boys/girls’ u-12 semifinals, Hamza Roman beat Nabeel Ali Qayum 4-1, 4-1 while Abubakar routed Amir Mazari 4-1, 4-0. In the boys/girls singles u-10 semifinals, Abdur Rehman beat Hajra Sohail 4-1, 4-2 while M Shayan thrashed Moazzam Babar 4-0, 4-0. In the boys/girls doubles u-12 semifinals, Amir Mazari/Hamza Roman toppled Lala Rukh/Mahrukh 4-0, 4-0. Â
To avoid the extreme weather conditions, the matches started at 4:30 pm and continued till 12:30 am under floodlights. The ITF Covid-19 SOPs are being strictly observed. No spectators are allowed to witness the matches as per government policy,” the PTF spokesman added.