ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP)Sara Mahboob knocked out Natasha Afridi to clinch the ladies singles title of biggest ever PTCL-Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Tennis Championship at Islamabad Club clay courts on Sunday.
Sara had to face a tough fight before overcoming Natasha 6-3, 6-0 after an hour long competition in which spectators enjoyed high standard tennis.
Earlier in the day, Sara was also the winner of Doubles title of the tournament while pairing up with Natasha Afridi. They beat Sara Mansoor and Saba Aziz 6-0, 6-2.
The honorable high commissioner of the European Union to Pakistan Jan De Kok distributed the awards. The winner of the ladies singles title was given a prize money of Rs. 55,000 while runners up got Rs. 35,000.
In total, Rs. 210,000 were given away as prize money in accordance with International Tennis Federation rules.
Addressing on the occasion, honorable chief guest appreciated the efforts of organizers and said that tennis was a healthy activity among Pakistani women and it should continue in future.
Briefing about the tournament, Ms. Mahvish Chishtie, Tournament Director, said that Subh-e-Nau was promoting the game since 90s. She said that we have a plan to bring womens professional tour to Pakistan later in the year.
