Pakistan kick off ATF U12 Competition Final with win
Rashid Ali and Muhammad Shayan Afridi lead Pakistan to victory
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.
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