Pakistan kicked off their campaign in the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) Under 12 Competition Final 2024 with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
Alongside Saudi Arabia and Thailand, Pakistan are placed in Group D.
The team was able to clinch victory through a combination of individual and team performances.
In the first singles match, Rashid Ali displayed great composure, defeating Elyas Al Ghafi 6-0, 4-6, 6-1. However, in the second singles, Muhammad Shayan Afridi narrowly lost to Hamza El Mansoury 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, levelling the tie.
The decisive doubles match saw the Pakistani pair of Rashid Ali and Muhammad Shayan Afridi overcome Saudi duo Anas Al Zahrani and Hamza El Mansoury 6-2, 6-4, securing Pakistan’s first win.
Pakistan are set to face Thailand in their next match on Tuesday, September 17.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.
