Aqeel Khan wins KP Open Tennis title
Last updated on: 09 March,2019 03:14 pm
Aqeel Khan and Barkat Ullah exhibited classic display of forceful shots.
PESHAWAR (APP) - Pakistan most Davis Cup champion and 19th times National Champion Aqeel Khan clinched the trophy after defeating his young rival Barkat Ullah in the final of the men’s singles of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Open Tennis Championship played here at Synthetic Courts on Friday.
Former Sports Minister Aqil Shah, DIG Police Muhammad Saleem Marwat, Member Executive Committee Zaka Ullah, Secretary AIP Asia Amjad Aziz Malik, President and Senior Vice President KP Tennis Association Dr Tahir and Dr Farhat Abbas, Secretary Umar Ayaz, officials, players and spectators were also present and witnessed the grand final.
In the final of the Men singles Aqeel Khan and Barkat Ullah exhibited classic display of forceful shots, cross-court smashes and some beautiful and speedy ace services. Aqeel Khan took the first set by 6-3 wherein Barkat Ullah raced up from 3 games down by leveling the tally 3-3 before Aqeel won the battle.