KARACHI: The Pakistan Seniors Tennis Association is organising the 20th edition of Pakistan ITF World Ranking Seniors Tennis Championship at Karachi Gymkhana from Saturday.

One player from India, Prasad Apte will also participate in the tournament.

Lahore based Rashid Malik and Israr Gul of Peshawar have also confirmed their participation.

Local events for juniors will also be organised at the sidelines of the ITF event.

The events of U-17 singles and doubles, U-13 singles, U-11 singles and ladies singles will also be competed.

Last date of entry into local events is October 24.

While for seniors events the entry is already closed as per ITF rule.

Khwaja Saeed Hai is the president of organising committee while Khalid Rehmani is appointed by ITF as referee.

Published in Dawn, October 24th, 2014

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