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Saba Aziz. -Online Photo

ISLAMABAD: Saba Aziz walloped Sara Mansoor to win the first Aisam-ul-Haq Master Tennis Championship played here at the PTF Complex on Thursday.

Winning the three-set match 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-0, Saba played better shots against her rival.

Meanwhile, top seed Mohammad Abid Mushtaq lifted U-18 title by defeating Usman Rafiq in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. Likewise, in the U-14 event Hasnain Manzoor caused a stir by crushing top seed Mohammad Mudasir in the singles final.

Results: Ladies: Saba Aziz bt Sara Mansoor 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-0

U-18 Singles: Mohammad Abid bt Usman Rafiq 6-1, 6-0

U-14 Boys: Hasnain Manzoor bt Mohammed Mudasir 6-4, 6-4.—Sports Reporter

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