Pakistan Win Davis Cup Tie Beating Iran in Doubles Match

Islamabad (Cliff News)Pakistan completed their winning streak beating Iran convincingly in doubles match of Davis Cup tie here at Islamabad Pakistan Sports Board Tennis Court, Pakistan pair was replaced from earlier nomination and Aisamul Haq and Aqeel Khan who are the best pair for doubles and having impressive record in the tennis history of country. Iran team comprised Alborz Akhawan and Anoosha Shahgholi , Score in favor of Pakistan was 6-1, 6-2, 6-2,Earlier on 2nd Pakistan was 2-0 up on the first day of the tie.Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan, president PTF congratulated the team and also nation for having win at home and He said it would be the gate opener for all other sports including Cricket for international competitions in the country. He also thanked ITF and Prime minister of Pakistan to make this tie a successful event.Tomorrow two singles would be played.  Muhammad Abid Ali Akbar and Muhammad Abid Mushtaq will play reverse Singles. Tomorrow morning at 10 am.Today Before match the ITF commitment award was given to Hameedul Haq for his outstanding performances.  Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan, president PTF handed over the award to Mr, Stephan (ITF referee) who decorated Hamid.

Hamid,s citation is as follows

Mr. Hamid ul Haq Davis Cup Commitment Award

The Davis Cup Commitment Award is presented by the ITF to players who have shown long-standing dedication to representing their country in this prestigious competition. Each Award recipient has competed in a minimum of 20 home or away ties or 50 ties at any level of the competition (including Zone Group Events) over their career.The Award was conceived as part of the ITF’s 2013 Centenary celebrations and was launched at the 100th Davis Cup Final in 2012. A total of 339 players have met the criteria, with awards presented at ties throughout the year.Some facts and Achievements of Mr. Hamid ul Haq

First year played: 1984 to 1997

Year Played: 12

Number of Ties played: 21

Win / lose Singles: 19/11

Wins / Lose Doubles: 5-8

Total Wins / Lose 24-19

In 1984 he played 7 matches from which he won 6 and lose 1 only.He was part of team which created history of Pakistan tennis when Pakistan played Eastern Zone Final in 1984.It was one step away from Qualifying for the world group when losing the 1984 Eastern Zone Final against Japan.