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Aisam-Rojer win Estoril Open men's doubles final
This win may boost Aisam's ranking to allow him to play at the 2012 London Olympics.
This win may boost Aisam's ranking to allow him to play at the 2012 London Olympics. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan tennis ace Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his partner Rojer Jean-Julien clinched the doubles final of the Estoril Open in Portugal, defeating their Aussie-Spanish opponents Julian Knowle and David Marrero in a close match.
The duo triumphed in a 7-5, 7-5 win. Winning the final bags Aisam/Rojer 250 points in the ATP-250 tournament.
The Pakistani-Dutch pair had easily defeated Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and Roger Vasseln 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-final.
This win may boost Aisam’s ranking to allow him to play at the 2012 London Olympics.
President congratulates Aisam
President Asif Ali Zardari extended heartiest felicitations to Aisam on clinching the men’s doubles final of the Estoril Open in Portugal.
In his message of felicitations, the President appreciated the superb performance and excellent sportsman spirit exhibited by Aisam and his partner throughout the tournament.
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Congratulations to Aisamul Haq and his partner Rojer Jean-Julien.
Congratulations to Pakistan
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Proud of Aisam…
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Confratulations..!
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where is there a photo with Bopanna?
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Congratulations Aisam and Roger! Aisam, you always make us very proud :)
Wishing you all the best for the London Olympics 2012.
P.S. It’s Rohan Bopanna (his previous partner) in the picture you have posted, not Roger Jean-Julien
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glad to see him back on winning ways. a few more of these and INSHALLAH we will see the Pakistani tennis team in London Olympics.
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