Pakistan began the Davis Cup Group II tie on a high as both singles rubbers on the opening day went the home side’s way, leaving Pakistan with a commanding 2-0 advantage against Senegal.
Muzammil Murtaza set the tone with a hard-fought victory over Senegal’s Nicolas Jadoun, prevailing 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 in a match that swung on a tense final set. His win gave Pakistan the perfect start in the Davis Cup tie and put pressure on the visitors.
In the second singles, veteran Aqeel Khan produced a resilient performance to overcome Seydina Andre. Aqeel recovered from a first-set tiebreak loss to take the match 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, extending Pakistan’s lead and showcasing the experience he brings to Davis Cup encounters.
The tie continues with the doubles on Friday, where the pairing of Muzammil Murtaza and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi are scheduled to face Senegal’s combination of Seydina Andre and Nicolas Jadoun. With Pakistan now needing just one more win to seal the Davis Cup Group II tie, the doubles match takes on significant importance for both sides.
