KARACHI: Pakistani tennis player Muhammad Hassan Usmani clinched the Ashgabat Open Tennis Tournament title after defeating Turkmenistan's second seed Suleyman Hudayberdiyev in the final straight sets, conceding just one game.
Usmani, who competed in the Under-14 category, entered the tournament on a wildcard and delivered a stellar performance throughout the competition.
He began his campaign by upsetting the eighth seed Kerimgeldi Velibegov in the pre-quarterfinal, followed by a victory over the fourth seed Aly Geldyev in the quarterfinal.
In the final, Usmani dominated Hudayberdiyev with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 victory. This was only 9th game of his career while Suleyman came to this experience of 62 games in his career.
However, the Pakistani youngster displayed remarkable dominance over his experienced opponent to win his seventh international match.
Over the course of five consecutive undefeated matches, Usmani won 10 sets while dropping only one, with an overall game score of 65-22, showcasing his exceptional form and skill.
According to Pakistan Tennis Federation’s President, Aisam ul Haq, the Ashgabat Open proved to be a great platform for Hasan Usmani to showcase his potential, and the youngster made an impactful mark in international junior tennis.
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