Amir, Hajra clinch titles at SICAS Punjab Junior Tennis Championship

Rising tennis stars Amir Mazari and Hajra Sohail clinched titles at the SICAS Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2025, organized by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore.

In the Boys U-18 Singles Final, Amir Mazari displayed exceptional dominance, defeating Asad Zaman in straight sets with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-2, securing the title with flair. Although Amir fell short in the Boys U-18 Doubles Final, partnering with Haroon Arif, the pair was bested by the team of Asad Zaman and Abdullah Pirzada who claimed victory with a 6-1 win.

In the girls’ category, Hajra Sohail emerged as a double champion, clinching titles in both Girls U-18 and Girls U-14 Singles Finals. She triumphed over Bismal Zia in the U-18 final 6-4, and again overcame Bismal in the U-14 final with a convincing 6-2 scoreline, solidifying her position as one of the most promising young talents in the tournament.

In other categories, M. Umar Ali won the Boys U-14 Singles Final, defeating Ohad-e-Mustafa 5-4, 5-3, and then partnered with Ahmad Fareed Yawar to win the Boys U-14 Doubles Final, overcoming M. Muaz and M. Ayan 4-2.

Muhammad Muaz claimed the Boys U-12 Singles title after a competitive match against Muhammad Aayan, winning 6-4, while in the Girls U-12 Final, Khadija Khalil beat Aiman Rehan with a score of 6-2. In the youngest boys’ category, Salman Pirzada outplayed Daniyal Abdullah 6-0 to win the Boys I-10 Final.

The Seniors 45+ Doubles Final turned out to be a thrilling affair. Talha Waheed (GO Petroleum) and Ashar Khan fought hard to defeat the experienced pair of Shehryar Salamat and Hadi Hussain 8-6. This win held special significance, as Salamat and Hussain had previously represented Pakistan at the ITF Masters World Championship in Turkey earlier this year.

In the Beginner Girls’ events, Iman Monoo secured a strong 6-1 win over Peershay Awan in the U-12 category, while Arianna Ahmad overcame Nooriya 6-2 in the U-14 Beginner Girls’ Final. In the U-8 Mixed Category, Musa Pirzada took the Gold Medal, followed by Faiz Pirzada with Silver, and Ibrahim Faizan earning Bronze. In the U-6 Mixed Category, Sara Pirzada claimed Gold, Om-e-Zahra secured Silver, and Haniya bagged Bronze.

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was graced by Mr. Shehryar Salamat, Director of SICAS, who attended as the Chief Guest and awarded trophies to the winners and runners-up. On this occasion, Tournament Director and PLTA Senior Executive Vice President Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) expressed heartfelt gratitude to SICAS for their invaluable support in promoting junior tennis in Punjab. He extended special thanks to Mr. Shehryar Salamat, acknowledging his continued dedication to youth development and tennis in Pakistan. “We deeply appreciate the great commitment of SICAS and Director Shehryar Salamat for their enthusiastic support and encouragement of young athletes through this prestigious championship,” said Malik.