APP
Pakistan and Iran have qualified for the final of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III after securing victories in their respective group ties.
The two teams will face each other on Saturday, October 24 here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue.
Pakistan secured their place in the final with a 2–1 victory over top seed Maldives in Group A, while Iran booked their spot with a convincing 3–0 win against Qatar in Group B.
Pakistan’s experienced players delivered strong performances in the singles matches. Ushna Suhail defeated Keyara Usama 6–2, 6–3, while Mahin Aftab Qureshi produced an impressive display to overcome Aishath Karin Saizan 6–1, 6–0. In the doubles, Romaisa Malik and Hajra Sohail went down fighting against Aishath Karin Saizan and Nayara Usama Ali, losing 4–6, 4–6.
Iran, meanwhile, demonstrated their strength against Qatar, winning all three matches. Yasaman Yazdani defeated Dana Khalifa 6–0, 6–0, while Kimia Sagheb Tehrani beat Mubaraka Al Naimi 6–2, 6–1. The Iranian doubles pairing of Meshkatolzahra Safi and Hana Soltani completed the clean sweep with a 6–2, 7–6(2) victory over Hind Almudahka and Khadija Gassama.
The stage is now set for an exciting final between Pakistan and Iran, with both teams aiming to finish their campaign on a high note. Pakistan will look to capitalise on home-court advantage and the support of local fans, while Iran will be determined to challenge the hosts for the Group III title.