Aqeel and Abid continue with winning ways | The Express Tribune

Pakistan WAPDA continued their winning streak on day two of the inaugural PTF Inter-Department Tennis Trophy 2024  at PTF Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.

They defeated SNGPL, whereas Pakistan Air Force started flying with the win against Pakistan Army, and gained valuable winning points in their bucket

The event began on May 3 and the final day will be on May 7.

Muhammad Abid (WAPDA) easily breezed out his opponent Ahtesham Humayun (SNGPL) in one-sided affairs 6-1 6-1, whereas in the second single Aqeel Khan (WAPDA) surprised his opponent Ahmed Babar (SNGPL) to win the match 6-2 6-3.

In the first set, Aqeel Khan comfortably built up a winning lead by breaking the 6th game of Ahmed Babar (SNGPL) and by holding the 7th game at 5-2.

In the 8th game, Aqeel did not allow his opponent to settle down and broke this game and won the first set at 6-2. In the second set, Ahmed Babar tried his best to catch the pace of Aqeel Khan but failed when Aqeel broke the 8th game of Ahmed Babar at 0-40 and hit a double fault to build the lead 5-3.

In the 9th game, Aqeel Khan played excellent tennis by hitting the crosscourt and down-the-line shorts and finished the set by hitting an Ace at 40-30.

In a crucial round-robin league match, the Pakistan Air Force struggled hard to win against Pakistan Army 2-1.

Yousaf Khalil (PAF) turned difficult to win his encounter against the talented Abdullah Adnan (ARMY) in a straight set 6-4 6-2.

In an exciting and thrilling second single between Muhammad Shoaib (PAF) and Muzammil Murtaza (ARMY) exhibited high-calibre and remarkable tennis and excellent forehand and backhand drives.

In the first set, Muhammad Shoaib played an aggressive game and did not allow Muzammil to settle down beginning from the match breaking the 1st, 3rd, and 7th games and finishing the set at 6-2.

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of PTF, wished the participating teams success at the event. He appreciated the organization and administrative arrangements of the healthy activity for the development of tennis in the country.