Pakistan defeats USA 3-0 in ITF masters world team championships opener

Pakistan made an impressive start to its campaign at the ITF Masters World Team Championships by defeating the United States 3-0 in the opening round of the men's 45+ category.

Pakistan made an impressive start to its campaign at the ITF Masters World Team Championships by defeating the United States 3-0 in the opening round of the men’s 45+ category. The prestigious tournament is being held in Lisbon, Portugal, where more than 300 players from 30 countries are competing for international honors.

The Pakistani team, featuring experienced and internationally recognized players, displayed outstanding skill and determination to secure a clean sweep against a strong American side. The victory places Pakistan in a favorable position in the round-robin stage as it aims to qualify for the knockout rounds.

Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi gave his team the perfect start by winning the opening singles match against Wojtek Breitek in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. Qureshi’s commanding performance reflected his vast international experience and provided Pakistan with an early advantage.

In the second singles match, veteran Aqeel Khan faced John Chesworth of the United States in a thrilling contest. After comfortably winning the first set 6-2, Khan lost the second set 1-6 before making a determined comeback to claim the decisive set 6-4. His hard-fought victory secured Pakistan’s overall triumph before the doubles match was played.

The doubles encounter featured Shahryar Salamat and Hadi Hussain representing Pakistan against Jevon West and Guillermo Cosin. Despite losing the opening set 1-6, the Pakistani duo responded brilliantly by winning the second set 6-1. They maintained their composure in the deciding match tiebreak, sealing a 10-6 victory and completing Pakistan’s dominant 3-0 success.

The comprehensive win highlights the depth of Pakistan’s veteran tennis squad and demonstrates the team’s ability to compete against some of the strongest nations in the tournament. With experienced campaigners leading the way, Pakistan has sent a strong message to its upcoming opponents.

Following this convincing victory, Pakistan will now face Canada in its next round-robin fixture. The match is expected to be crucial, as the winning team will advance to the knockout stage of the ITF Masters World Team Championships. Pakistan will look to carry the momentum from its opening victory and continue its impressive run in the competition as it targets a place among the tournament’s top-performing teams.