Two Pakistani pairs have advanced to the boys' doubles final of the J-60 Bard Foundation Junior World Tennis Championships in Islamabad after successful semifinal performances on Thursday. The all-Pakistan showdown was confirmed at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Tennis Complex.
Ahtesham Humayun and Hamza Roman secured their place in the final by defeating the Chinese duo of Aolun Ma and Haoxuan Xu. The Pakistani pair won the match in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4.
In the second semifinal, the pair of M. Haziq Asim and M. Hassan Usmani overcame Aahil Kaleel of Sri Lanka and Pakistan's Amir Mazari. Asim and Usmani dominated the encounter, recording a 6-1, 6-4 victory to set up the championship clash.
The tournament features 58 junior players from 14 different countries, including participants from Australia, Spain, Sweden, and Russia. The event is supported by the Bard Foundation, which aims to foster the development of young tennis talent within Pakistan.
Earlier in the week, the singles quarterfinals saw several Pakistani players compete against international opposition. While local players were eliminated in the singles stage, the doubles competition has guaranteed a home victory for the host nation.
The final match will determine the boys' doubles champion of the J-60 event, marking a significant achievement for the local junior circuit. The competition continues to provide international ranking opportunities for the participating athletes.
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