ISLAMABAD: The International Men’s Futures M-15 (Leg-1) tournament rolls into action at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, Sunday with two rounds of the qualifying round.
This tournament is being organized in memory of Khawaja Iftikhar Ahmad, a respected former tennis player of the subcontinent, in recognition of his valuable contributions to the sport and his lasting legacy in regional tennis history.
A total of 70 men’s players from 23 countries are participating in this prestigious international event. The participating nations include Pakistan, Kuwait, Russia, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Austria, Malaysia, Great Britain, Italy, Lithuania, China, Turkey, Algeria, Canada, USA, Ireland, Poland, Hong Kong, Nepal, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Japan.
Top seed of the tournament is Leo Borg of Sweden, currently ranked ATP 483, while the second seed is Samir Hamza Reguig of Algeria, holding an ATP ranking of 844.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), stated that hosting back-to-back ITF Pro Tour tournaments in Islamabad is a remarkable achievement for Pakistan and reflects the Federation’s strong commitment to promoting international tennis. He warmly welcomed all visiting players, officials, and support staff, assuring them of world-class facilities and outstanding hospitality throughout the event. He further emphasized that the participation of athletes from more than 20 countries highlights Pakistan’s growing reputation as a reliable and respected host on the international tennis circuit.
Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Secretary General of the PTF extended his best wishes to all players for a highly competitive, successful, and memorable tournament.
