Sports: Tennis: Aqeel cruises into tennis tourney quarters

Karachi:Experienced tennis player Aqeel Khan overpowered Ahmed Kamil easily by 6-1, 6-1 score to secure his place in men’s singles quarterfinals of 2nd Chairman JCSC Open National Tennis Championships here Wednesday at DA Creek Club.

Yousuaf Khalil dropped a set before beating Barkatullah by 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 score. Mudasir Murtaza defeated Zubair Raja by 6-2, 6-2 score while Muzamil Murtaza beat Israr Gul by 6-1, 6-1 score. Heera Ashiq blanked Ibrahim Khan by 6-0, 6-0 score.

In ladies singles first round, Tehreen Yousaf overcame Aisha Yousuf after Aisha retired hurt. Tehreen was leading the match by 6-2, 2-0 score. Sara Mansoor recorded immaculate 6-0, 6-0 win against Rukhsar Mirza.