The Pakistan Tennis Federation has announced the commencement of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1), set to begin on April 6 at the PTF Tennis Complex.
The prestigious international event will feature participation from 39 young players, including 24 boys and 15 girls, representing 14 countries such as Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Japan, China, Australia, and Russia, among others.
The tournament is being held in memory of Zainab Ali Naqvi, a promising young tennis player from Karachi, who tragically passed away on February 12, 2024, after suffering a heart attack during an ITF junior event in Islamabad.
President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, along with Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail and other officials, paid heartfelt tribute to the late player. They stated that the championship is a meaningful initiative to honor her legacy and ensure her memory continues to inspire young athletes.
The federation also extended its condolences to Zainab’s family, praying for their strength and patience in coping with the loss.
The main draw matches for both boys and girls categories will begin at 10:00 AM on April 6, with the federation welcoming all international participants and wishing them success in the tournament.
