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Shayan, Rashid off to US for Junior Orange Bowl

By Our Correspondent
December 09, 2025
Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali depart for USA to compete in Junior Orange Bowl 2025. — Instagram/@pakistantennisfederation
Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali depart for USA to compete in Junior Orange Bowl 2025. — Instagram/@pakistantennisfederation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top 12 & under tennis players, Muhammad Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, have departed for the United States to participate in the prestigious 64th Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Florida from 9–17 December.

The Junior Orange Bowl is regarded as one of the most prestigious junior tennis tournaments in the world, attracting elite young players from across the globe. Entry into the event is strictly merit-based.

Shayan Afridi earned direct entry into the main draw, while Rashid Ali received a main-draw wildcard from the Asian Tennis Federation in recognition of his outstanding performance throughout the year.