Mikael crowned ITF World Junior Tennis J-60 2025 champion

ISLAMABAD:

Mikaeel Ali Baig clinched the title of the International Tennis Federation Pakistan National Food Championship J-60 2025 as he defeated fellow Pakistani player Hamza Roman 6-4,6-4 in the boys’ singles final at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday.

This marks Mikaeel’s third consecutive title, a remarkable achievement for both him and Pakistan. 

Mikaeel showed outstanding form over the three weeks, claiming three titles in a row—an impressive boost for his international ranking.
Mikael and Hamza emerged as the dominating talent in the juniors event.

They also played the doubles final against each other pairing with other players.

In the boys’ doubles final, Hamza teamed up with Abubakar Talha to outplay the pair of Mikaeel and Lithuania's Kristijonas in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

A large number of junior tennis players from around the world, including China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Nepal and the host nation, Pakistan, participated in this prestigious tournament. 

The event was sponsored by National Foods of Pakistan.

Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), was the chief guest at the closing ceremony, while Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President Pakistan Tennis Federation, was the guest of honour. They distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up, along with Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, PTF Secretary General.

The closing ceremony was also attended by DIG Saleem Marwat (SEVP-PTF), Major Suleman Junaid (SEVP-PTF), Syed Fahim Imam (Chief Marketing Officer Serena Hotels), Col. Gul Rehman (Director C&S PTF), as well as a large number of players, parents, coaches, journalists, and tennis enthusiasts.

Wani congratulated all the winners and runners-up and praised the PTF for successfully hosting international tournaments, assuring full government support for future events.

Aisam, congratulated all the players as well, noting their outstanding performances over the past three weeks.

He extended special congratulations to Mikaeel for his three consecutive ITF titles, and to Hamza and Abubakar for their doubles victory. 

Aisam also added that with Pakistan’s Nadir Mirza, Abubakar, and now Mikaeel winning three singles titles in just half a year, Pakistani players have collectively secured five ITF singles titles—a remarkable milestone that highlights the bright, promising future of tennis in Pakistan.

Tufail also congratulated all the winners and runners-up, expressing satisfaction with the players’ performances throughout the three-week series.