Peshawar: The fourth edition of the DIG Aman Ullah Khan Memorial KP Tennis Championship got under way here at Tennis Courts of the Qayyum Sports Complex on Monday,27th March 2017
Flanked with former World Champion Qamar Zaman, former Sports Minister Syed Aqil Shah formally inaugurated the Championship which carried events like Men singles, Ladies singles, Boys Under-14 and Mixed Doubles. Senior Vice President and known cardiologist Dr. Farhat Abbas, Director General Sports Junaid Khan, Secretary KP Tennis Association Umar Ayaz, players, officials and large number of spectators were also present. Umar Ayaz also confirmed that Pakistan No. 1 Aqeel Khan will also play the Men singles event.
A total of 80 players vie for the top honor. The Men singles draw of 32 players besides 16 players would compete in Under-14, eight in the Ladies and 16 (male and female) in Mixed doubles.
The final of the Championship will be played on April 3, 2017.