KARACHI: Saudi Arabia inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Pakistan in the Asia Oceania zone junior Davis Cup in Kuching, Malaysia, on Wednesday.

According to the details available here, Pakistan will now face Yemen in the next tie on Thursday.

Earlier, Pakistan suffered a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Kazakhstan the other day. However, despite the defeat, Pakistan advanced to the next stage as they had beaten Kyrgyzstan in the three-team opener.

Results: Saudi Arabia bt Pakistan 2-0 Singles: Fahmi bt Nofil 6-1, 6-0; Ahmed bt Muzzamil 6-0, 6-1. Tuesday’s results: Kazakhstan bt Pakistan 3-0 Singles: Zhansultan Chembotayev bt Abdaal Haider 4-6, 6-1, 6-2; Bolat Mayr bt Muzzamil 6-1, 6-1. Doubles: Bolat/Vladimir bt Abdaal/Nofil 6-0, 6-2.

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