In a nail-biting final of 37th OGDCL Tennis Championship, 3rd seed Mehaq Khokhar claimed the Ladies Singles title, defeating Noor Malik of Lahore in a gripping three-set marathon: 6-3, 5-7, 7-5. Mehaq won the toss and chose to serve, quickly gaining a 4-1 lead in the opening set by breaking Noor\u2019s serve in the 2nd and 4th games, eventually sealing the set 6-3. The second set saw Noor rally back to a 3-1 lead. Although Mehaq broke back to level the score at 4-4, Noor held her nerve, breaking Mehaq in the 11th game and serving out the set to take it 7-5. The decisive third set turned into a battle of wills, with both players exchanging breaks until the score reached 5-5. In a dramatic 12th game, Mehaq displayed exceptional control at the net and secured the match by breaking Noor\u2019s serve after an error at 30-40. The thrilling contest lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes. In Boys 14 & Under Singles Final: M. Junaid Khan (Peshawar) clinched the title with a commanding 4-1, 4-1 win over Shayaan Afridi. In the Men\u2019s Doubles Final: The duo of Muhammad Shoaib and Muzammil Murtaza claimed the championship in style, defeating 2nd seeds Barkatullah and Yousaf Khan in straight sets: 6-3, 6-1. In the Boys 18 & Under Singles \u2013 Semi-Finals: Muhammad Salar Khan battled past Abdul Basit in a comeback victory: 1-6, 6-0, 6-1 whereas M. Hazik Aasim (Islamabad) upset 2nd seed Muhammad Yahya in straight sets: 6-1, 7-5, to book his place in the final. The championship has once again showcased Pakistan\u2019s emerging tennis talent, promising a bright future for the sport in the country. The finals in remaining categories are expected to be equally thrilling as the event draws to a close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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