The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Monday announced that the country will host two ITF Women’s Futures tournaments worth USD 15,000 in Islamabad, starting October 5, 2026, ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup.
This marks another historic milestone for Pakistan and the Pakistan Tennis Federation as it will be the first time that two consecutive ITF Women’s Futures tournaments worth USD 15,000 will be organized in the country.
This step reflects PTF’s commitment to promoting women’s tennis and providing international competition opportunities in its country.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF, said: “We have been successful in providing strong opportunities to our male players through the ITF Men’s Futures tournaments. Today, we are proud to host two ITF W-15000 USD Women’s Futures tournaments in October, giving our players a chance to earn ranking points and gain international exposure at home.
He added that these events will allow top Pakistani players to compete at the international level without high travel costs and help them prepare for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup.
Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab, Soha Ali, Romaisa Malik, Bismal Zia, Meheq Khokhar, Zunaisha Noor, Zainab Ali Raja, Fatima Ali Raja, Laibah Durab and other emerging talents are expected to benefit from this initiative.
The Pakistan Women’s Tennis Association, established in 2024 by the PTF President, continues to support the growth and empowerment of women’s tennis in Pakistan.
Asma Khawar Khawaja, President, Pakistan Women’s Tennis Association, said: “These tournaments worth USD 15,000 strengthen Pakistan’s position in international tennis and reflect the PTF’s efforts to develop women’s tennis and produce future champions.”
Colonel Zia-ud-Din Tufail, General Secretary, PTF, said: “Consecutive hosting of W-15,000 USD events is a major achievement and will greatly benefit the players through increased international exposure in their countries. »
