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Wednesday December 25, 2024

Aisam changes doubles partner for Davis Cup

By Our Correspondent
December 24, 2024
Pakistans Tennis superstar Aisam ul Haq gestures in this image on September 16, 2023. — Facebook@AisamulHaqQureshi
Pakistan's Tennis superstar Aisam ul Haq gestures in this image on September 16, 2023. — Facebook@AisamulHaqQureshi

LAHORE: Pakistan’s top tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has decided to change his doubles partner for the upcoming Davis Cup. Instead of his long-time partner Aqeel Khan, Aisam will now pair up with a younger player Mazhar.

Speaking to the media in Lahore, Aisam expressed his desire to nurture young talent. “I want to take young players forward. It becomes difficult for two 45-year-old players to win matches, so now we are bringing young players to the forefront,” he said. Aisam revealed his plans to host an ATP Challenger tournament in Pakistan for the first time next year. “I am trying to organise an ATP Challenger tournament in Pakistan for the first time next year.