Aqeel Khan & Ushna Suhail Secure Masters Cup Titles in Islamabad
Aqeel & Ushna Dominate Serena Masters Cup
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s top tennis players, Aqeel Khan and Ushna Suhail, clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles at the 3rd Serena Masters Cup held at the PTF/DA Tennis Complex.
- Aqeel Khan defeated Barkatullah in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to claim the men’s singles title.
- Ushna Suhail showcased her dominance by overcoming Sheeza Sajid 6-4, 4-0 (rtd) to secure the women’s title.
Doubles Final Abandoned Due to Weather
The highly anticipated men’s doubles final could not be completed due to inclement weather. The match was tied at 3-3 when it was abandoned. As a result:
- Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi & Aqeel Khan
- Shahzad Khan & M. Abid
Both pairs were declared joint winners.
Serena Masters Cup: A Platform for Pakistan’s Tennis Talent
The Serena Masters Cup is a key event under Serena Hotels’ Sports Diplomacy Initiative, designed to:
Promote tennis in Pakistan
Provide exposure to local players
Support the growth of the sport nationwide
The series has previously been held in:
Peshawar (Dec 2025)
Faisalabad (Feb 2025)
Islamabad
Closing Ceremony Highlights
The event’s closing ceremony was attended by:
- Syed Fahim Inam (CMO, Serena Hotels) – Chief Guest
- Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (President, PTF) – Guest of Honor
- Major Suleman Junaid, Suhail Khawaja, Saeed Ahmad Khan, Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Imran Hassan, Col. Gul Rehman, Sidra Zaheer
- Players, parents, coaches, and media representatives
Prizes were distributed among winners and runners-up. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi praised Aziz Boolani (CEO, Serena Hotels) for his continuous support of tennis in Pakistan.
Future of Women’s Tennis in Pakistan
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi expressed optimism about the rising standard of women’s tennis.
- Soha Ali & Zunaisha Noor are competing at the ITF Juniors in Sri Lanka with wildcards arranged through the Sri Lankan Tennis Association.
- Exposure to international tournaments is expected to enhance women’s tennis standards in Pakistan.
Training & Development Initiatives
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is actively working to develop local talent.
- Renowned ATP Coach Robert Davis and ATP Trainer Eduardo Lalovic conducted an intensive training camp in Islamabad (Feb 2025).
- Asim Shafik (Director of Development, PTF) was acknowledged for his efforts during the one-month training camp.
Serena Hotels’ Role in Tennis Growth
PTF President highlighted Serena’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s tennis development, stating:
“Serena’s commitment to the sport is commendable, and we look forward to future collaborations.
