The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) continues to elevate junior tennis on the global stage with the successful hosting of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1). The prestigious tournament is currently underway at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad, attracting rising tennis stars from across the world.
International Participation Highlights
This year’s championship has drawn 24 boys and 15 girls representing 14 countries, showcasing the global appeal of junior tennis. Participating nations include:
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Singapore
- Japan
- China
- Australia
- Russia
- Poland
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
This diverse participation highlights the tournament’s growing importance as a key platform for emerging tennis talent.
Boys’ Doubles Final Results
In a thrilling final, Mikaeel Ali Baig and Ahtesham Humayun claimed the Boys’ Doubles title after defeating Hamza Roman and Abubakar Talha with a scoreline of 6-2, 1-6, 10-8.
The match showcased resilience and determination, with both teams pushing the contest to a deciding super tiebreak.
Girls’ Doubles Final Results
In the Girls’ Doubles final, Soha Ali partnered with Thailand’s Phitchayaphak Srimuk to deliver a dominant performance. The duo defeated Zihan Feng and Yelizaveta Slepchenko convincingly with a score of 6-3, 6-0.
Their commanding victory underlined strong international collaboration and competitive excellence.
Boys’ Singles Finalists
Pakistan secured a strong presence in the Boys’ Singles category, with both Mikaeel Ali Baig and Abubakar Talha advancing to the final.
Quarterfinal Results:
- Mikaeel Ali Baig (PAK) defeated Ganuka Fernando (SRI) 6-2, 7-6(4)
- Abubakar Talha (PAK) defeated Hamza Roman (PAK) 6-3, 6-3
Girls’ Singles Semifinal Results
The Girls’ Singles semifinals featured intense competition:
- Varvara Rubtsova (RUS) defeated Zihan Feng (CHN) 6-2, 6-3
- Yijia Wang (CHN) defeated Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-2, 7-5
The pairing of Soha Ali (PAK) and Phitchayaphak Srimuk (THA) continued their strong run by defeating Zihan Feng (CHN) and Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0, paving their way to the championship title.
The ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1) is proving to be a landmark event for junior tennis development. With strong performances from local Pakistani players and impressive international participation, the tournament continues to enhance Pakistan’s reputation in the global tennis community.
