LAHORE, 4th Mar 2024: Aqeel Khan retained the 8th Hassan Tariq Rahim (HTR) National Ranking Tennis Championship 2024 title with a commanding win over Mohammad Shoaib 6-0, 6-4 in the men’s singles final on Sunday. The women’s singles final saw Sarah Mahboob Khan showcasing her dominance by defeating Sheeza Sajid with identical set scores of 6-4. In the men’s doubles, Mohammad Shoaib and Muzamil Murtaza triumphed, adding another accolade to Shoaib’s impressive performance in the tournament despite his loss in the singles final. Aqeel’s victory not only reaffirmed his status as the top national tennis player but also earned him prize money of Rs 175,000, while runner-up Mohammad Shoaib received Rs 88,000. Women’s singles winner Sarah Mahboob Khan was awarded Rs 150,000, and Sheeza Sajid took home Rs 75,000. The boys’ U18 singles title went to Hamza Roman after he overcame Hamid Israr 6-1, 6-2, earning Rs 70,000, while Israr received Rs 35,000.
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