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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host its first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament this November, marking a historic milestone for the country&#39;s presence on the global tennis circuit, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;Speaking at a press conference, Qureshi said the event will bring international players to Pakistan and establish the country as a rising venue for professional tennis.&nbsp;&ldquo;Hosting an ATP event is a dream come true for Pakistan tennis,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a huge step forward for our players, our fans, and the entire sporting community. We are committed to providing world-class facilities and opportunities for our athletes.&rdquo;&nbsp;Qureshi praised recent performances by Pakistan&rsquo;s junior players in ITF tournaments held in Islamabad, saying their success reflects the nation&rsquo;s growing talent pipeline.&nbsp;He also outlined ongoing development plans, including the Covered Court Project at the PTF Complex to enable year-round training regardless of weather conditions.&nbsp;Speaking on Pakistan TV&rsquo;s Scoreboard, Qureshi emphasized how long he had worked to secure ATP approval.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is a historic moment for Pakistan tennis, &nbsp;not just for tennis, but for Pakistan itself,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I have been trying very hard for the past few years, convincing ATP for us to hold an ATP tournament.&rdquo;&nbsp;He added that the new tournament could shift Pakistan&rsquo;s position in the sport globally:&nbsp;&ldquo;This is going to be a major change, and we will see a big shift. This tournament will open a lot of doors for us to host ITF men&rsquo;s tournaments in the future as well. My vision is to support the players, give them opportunities, and promote them.&rdquo;&nbsp;Looking ahead, Qureshi announced that Pakistan will also host five J-30 and two J-60 ITF Junior tournaments in the coming months, offering young athletes increased international exposure and competitive experience.&nbsp;The upcoming ATP event is being viewed as a long-awaited breakthrough for Pakistan&rsquo;s tennis community, and a signal of the country&rsquo;s intention to re-establish itself on the global sporting map

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Pakistan will host its first-ever ATP tournament this November, a landmark achievement hailed by PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, who also announced new junior events and infrastructure projects to boost year-round tennis development nationwide.


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Pakistan to host first ATP tournament, marking landmark tennis breakthrough

Pakistan to host first ATP tournament, marking landmark tennis breakthrough