ITA SNGPL ITF Pakistan Junior J5 Championship rolls into action today
Players from 15 countries are participating in two back-to-back ITA SNGPL ITF Pakistan Junior J5 Championships, which will be held today(Monday) at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad.
Players from 15 countries are participating in two back-to-back ITA SNGPL ITF Pakistan Junior J5 Championships, which will be held today(Monday) at Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad.
Players from Great Britain, France, Russia, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Korea, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Moldova are participating in the championship.
As per international ranking Daniel Webb (GBR) is top Seed in the event as per ITF ranking 420 in the world whereas Huzafia Abdul Rehman (PAK) is 2nd seed ITF Ranking 610. Other seeds are (3) Kim Min Joon (KOR), (4) Knese Luca Emanuel (GER), (5) Muhammad Nouman Aftab (PAK), (6) Shoaib Khan (PAK), (7) Saqib Hayat (PAK) (8) Ahmed Kamil (PAK).
In the Girls event 18 players reported for signed-in with Referee. Eight seeds are (1) Mert Asyegul (TUR), Valitova Arina (RUS), (3) Safi Meshkatolzahra (IRI), (4) Choi Jo Woo (KOR), (5) Cheraghi Dorsa (IRI), (6) Khanloo Matha (IRI), (7) Jang Soo Ha (KOR), (8) Shen Hannah Kaile (KOR).
Order of Play: 7th October
First round of matches of Boys and Girls will start today(Monday) 7th October at 10:00 AM. These championships are being partially sponsored by SNGPL, Fatima Fertilizer Company and Faiza Beauty Cream.
It will be a great opportunity for Pakistani young players to display their skills and earn valuable ITF ranking points, which will help them in playing international tennis in the country and abroad. Most of the main draw international players have arrived and started their practice sessions. It is great news that international tennis will be seen here after the gap of nine years. The ITA and SNGL will host these prestigious ITF recognised events.
