Pakistan’s tennis team achieved a groundbreaking bronze medal at the ITF Masters 45+ World Championship, the nation’s first podium finish at this event. Led by Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the team excelled in group stages and performed well against top teams, culminating in a bronze victory over Germany.
Pakistan made history by securing a bronze medal at the ITF Masters 45+ World Championship held in Turkey, marking its first podium finish at this esteemed event. The Pakistani team, featuring captain Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi along with Aqeel Khan and Shehryar Salamat, performed notably against some of the world’s top tennis nations.
In the group stage, Pakistan demonstrated dominance by defeating Romania and the host nation, Turkey, with a 3-0 score. Subsequently, they advanced by winning against the Czech Republic 2-1 in the quarter-finals. However, Pakistan faced a tough challenge in the semi-finals, losing to France despite Aqeel Khan winning a singles match.
After the semi-final exit, Pakistan competed fiercely in the third-place match against Germany, successfully claiming a 2-1 victory to secure the bronze medal. As the tournament continues into its second week, the players will also participate in individual events, representing a significant achievement for Pakistan’s tennis landscape.
The historic bronze medal at the ITF Masters 45+ World Championship highlights a major milestone for Pakistan’s tennis, marking its inaugural podium finish at this prestigious tournament. The strong performance against renowned tennis nations reflects the growth and potential of tennis in Pakistan as the players prepare for upcoming individual events.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
