ISLAMABAD, June 19 Ushna Suhail, Saba Aziz and Sara Mansoor cruised into the next round of Pakistan Open Master Invitational Ladies Tennis Championship played at the PTF Tennis Complex on Friday.

In the opening fixture of Group B, Ushna proved too good for Mehreen Izhar and won her encounter in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 without conceding a single game in both sets.

In the other match of the same group, Sara Mansoor eliminated upcoming Iman Qureshi of Lahore in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 by hitting a number of winners down the line and cross courts. Meanwhile, in Group A, Saba Aziz walloped Mehek Khokhar in a well contested two set match 6-3, 6-2.

Meanwhile, the draws of the Pakistan Master Invitational Men's Junior Tennis Championship 2009 were also announced by the ITF officials.

According to the draws, Group A comprises Waqas Malak, Faizan Khurram and Sadan-ul- Haq while Heera Ashiq, S. Zohair Raza and Mohammad Abid have been placed in Group B.

Results

Group A

Saba Aziz bt Mehek Khokhar 6-3, 6-2.

Group B

Ushna Suhail bt Mehreen Izhar 6-0, 6-0; Sara Mansoor bt Iman Qureshi 6-2, 6-2.

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