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Yahya and Hajra Dominate as Bank of Punjab Junior National Tennis Concludes

The Lahore event showcased Pakistan’s top junior players as a clear pathway into higher-level competition.

Overview

  • M. Yahya won the Boys Under-18 title, which concluded on June 18, 2026, defeating Hamza Ali Rizwan 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
  • Hajra Sohail captured the Girls Under-18 crown and added the Girls Under-14 title, beating Bismal Zia 6-3, 6-0 and Khadija Khalil 4-2, 4-1 respectively.
  • Younger brackets produced clear winners with Shayan Afridi taking the Boys Under-14 singles, M. Aayan winning the Boys Under-12 singles, Shahnoor Umer securing the Girls Under-12 title, and Mustafa Zia claiming the Under-10 crown.
  • The championship wrapped up at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy in Lahore under the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association with a closing ceremony attended by DG Sports Tariq Qureshi and Bank of Punjab representative Syed Rehan.
  • Organisers and sponsors said the tournament aims to develop a national junior pipeline and give players match experience that could affect future national team selection and chances to compete internationally.