ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) etched their name in the annals of tennis history as they secured a resounding 2-0 victory against Pakistan WAPDA in the 1st Inter-Department Tennis Trophy at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex on Tuesday.
The PAF team showcased remarkable skills and determination to hand over formidable WAPDA their first defeat in the final of any national tennis tournament in 42 years.
PAF’s Yousaf Khalil emerged victorious in the first singles match, overpowering Muhammad Abid of WAPDA with a masterful performance. Yousaf’s strategic brilliance and unwavering resolve sealed the match with a score of 6-2, 6-4, igniting celebrations amongst PAF supporters.
The momentum continued for PAF as the 23-year-old Muhammad Shoaib stunned seasoned Aqeel Khan in a thrilling showdown that lasted for one hour and 36 minutes. Shoaib earned a hard-fought victory in the epic battle, clinching the title for his department with a score of 7-5, 6-4.
In the last round matches, SNGPL emerged victorious against Pakistan Navy.
Ahmed Babar of SNGPL displayed his prowess, clinching a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win over Faizan Khan of Pakistan Navy.
Saqib Hayat of SNGPL fought hard against Asad Zaman of Navy, but ultimately emerged triumphant after a grueling encounter.
The PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Senator Salim Saifullah Khan attended the closing ceremony besides witnessing the matches.
Aisam commended the exceptional talent on display and expressed his vision to expand the tournament in future by also including players from all PTF units.
Senator Salim Saifullah Khan, Patron of PTF, hailed the success of the inaugural event and congratulated all participating departments, especially PAF, for their historic victory.
The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and medals. A total of Rs.300,000 was distributed amongst the winners, runners-up, and third position-holders with the break-up Rs.150,000 Rs.100,000 and Rs.50,000 respectively.