ISLAMABAD: Moha­mmad Shoaib won the Kha­war Hayat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament title here at the SDA-PTF Tennis Com­plex, defeating Aqeel Khan 7-5, 6-3, before Aqeel retired due to a fitness issue on Friday.

In the women’s singles final, Ushna Suhail dominated Amna Ali Qayum 6-1, 6-1 to claim the championship.

Former PTF Patron Salim Saifullah Khan attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, alongside PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and other officials. Aisam congratulated the winners and runners-up, urging them to strive for future success.

Published in Dawn, September 7th, 2024

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