Sports Desk
LAHORE: Pakistan’s four-member senior tennis contingent has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, to compete in two prestigious International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters tournaments, with former national champion and Davis Cup player Rashid Ahmad Malik leading the team.
The Pakistani players will feature in the ITF Masters MT700, scheduled to take place from November 14 to 20, followed by the MT400 tournament from November 21 to 26, 2026. Both events will provide the country’s senior players with an opportunity to demonstrate their competitive strength and experience against seasoned international opponents.
The four-member squad comprises Waqar Nisar in the men’s 70-plus category, Rashid Ahmad Malik in the 60-plus category, and Khurram Imtiaz and Furqan Uddin Khan in the 55-plus category. The players are expected to compete in singles and doubles events across their respective age groups.
Malik, a former Pakistan national tennis champion and Davis Cup representative, brings considerable international experience to the contingent. He has also been honoured with the prestigious Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in recognition of his contributions and achievements.
The Pakistani players will be aiming to make the most of their participation in both tournaments, where they will face strong opposition from international competitors. Their participation also reflects Pakistan’s continued presence in the ITF Masters circuit and the commitment of its senior players to remain active and competitive at the international level.
Carrying the national flag, the team is determined to produce commendable performances, secure strong results and bring further recognition to Pakistan through its participation in the two international competitions.
The back-to-back tournaments in Pattaya will offer the Pakistani contingent a valuable opportunity to test its skills, gain further international exposure and showcase the country’s senior tennis talent on a competitive global platform.
