Aisam one match away from Olympic dream

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Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer. -File photo

KARACHI: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his doubles partner Jean-Julien Rojer qualified for the French Open semi-finals in Paris on Tuesday after their opponents had to forfeit.

The Pak-Dutch duo had won the first set 6-4 against third-seeded pair of Michael Llodra of France and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia and were up 2-1 in the second set when Llodra had to forfeit due to a back injury.

The Estoril Open champions will be facing Mike and Bob Bryan of the United States in the semi-final whom they recently defeated in the Madrid Open.

This is the first time Qureshi has qualified for the French Open semis, previously only qualifying for the quarter finals with his partner Rohan Bopanna.

Pakistan's most successful tennis player, whose ranking recently dropped from 14 to 16, is hoping to reach the Roland Garros final in order to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

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Ali

Jun 06, 2012 09:06am

Bingo! well done Aisam.. proud of you bro

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Bahadar

Jun 06, 2012 05:27am

Sports help in projecting country's image. Hence, it would be a great success if he wins. We would be able to see our green flag, fluttering high. Keep it up Aisam, may Allah be with you.

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Junaid

Jun 06, 2012 05:04am

well done aisam, we take pride in saying that now a Pakistani tennis player exsists too :) zozi well done too

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Aman

Jun 06, 2012 04:57am

Keep your spirit up and be confident. You can beat the bryan brothers too.

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mashkoor ali khan

Jun 06, 2012 06:49am

good luck my friends make pakistan proud.

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Jawwad

Jun 05, 2012 07:37pm

What a bright prospect Aisam is for Pakistan. Good luck in French Open Aisam and Jean-Julien.

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Saad (DXB)

Jun 05, 2012 07:30pm

Alhamdolilah.. Aisam has made us proud yet again.. I would request Aisamto help the fellow tennis players of the country to develop their game, as we can not see any more champions after him. His seems like a repeat of the Squash saga, whereby Pakistan hasn't had a champion ever since Jansher Khan retired.

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Abrar-ul-Haque

Jun 05, 2012 07:26pm

Bravo Aisam, pride of Pakistan, and Rojer. Wish you both all the best in the coming days.

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Imran Rizvi

Jun 06, 2012 04:12pm

Persons like Aisam-ul-Haq are real heroes of Pakistan. They make name for the country in international arena. We must honour him and love him.

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Nav

Jun 06, 2012 12:25pm

when and what time is the match?

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Baseer

Jun 07, 2012 02:26pm

wen iz his match date n time?

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Khalid Uncle

Jun 05, 2012 08:22pm

" AAB JEET TUMARI HAI "

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Mansoor Iqbal

Jun 06, 2012 04:25am

Good luck Aisam! You are our pride.

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Morad786

Jun 06, 2012 07:43am

Best of Luck! InshAllah!

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Mohi ud DIn

Jun 06, 2012 06:38am

Insha ALLAH! Prays of all nation with pride of Pakistan.

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abdul furqan

Jun 06, 2012 12:59pm

Dude, Bryan Bros are seeded 2 not 1.

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Abdul Aziz (Noman)

Jun 06, 2012 06:23am

Well done Aisam. He is our Hero, nation should be proud of him. Go Aisam Go

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Osman

Jun 06, 2012 05:55am

Needless to say, match against the Bryan Bros (Seeded 1) would be very tough and hope Aisam qualifies or the Olympics. However, win or lose, I do not care, Aisam makes Pakistan proud. BUCK UP AISAM!!

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Mr K

Jun 06, 2012 02:19pm

Aisam Beat Bryan Bros last month

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Irfan Khan

Jun 06, 2012 01:59pm

EXCELLENT AND MARVELOUS - AISAM IS OUR HERO!!!!!!!

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