LAHORE: Pakistan’s four-member senior tennis contingent has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, to compete in two International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters tournaments, with former national champion and Davis Cup player Rashid Ahmad Malik leading the side.
The Pakistani players will feature in the ITF Masters MT700, scheduled to be held from November 14 to 20, followed by the MT400 tournament from November 21 to 26, 2026.
The events will provide Pakistan’s senior players an opportunity to show their competitive strength and experience against seasoned international opponents.
The 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 in 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 Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in recognition of his contributions and achievements.
The Pakistani players will aim to make the most of their participation in both tournaments, where they will face strong opposition from international competitors.
Their participation reflects Pakistan’s continued presence in the ITF Masters circuit and the commitment of the country’s 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 the two international competitions.
The back-to-back tournaments in Pattaya will offer the Pakistani contingent a valuable chance to test its skills, gain further international exposure and showcase the country’s senior tennis talent on a competitive global platform.
