Pakistan’s young tennis team makes history, wins Davis Cup Juniors 2025

Pakistani athletes demonstrated their prowess by clinching the Davis Cup Juniors 2025 after defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the final, cementing their place in the world of tennis.

In the first singles match, Abubakar Talha secured victory with scores of 2-1 and 6-2. However, in the second singles, Indonesia’s Gunawan Mika defeated Pakistan’s Mikael Ali, leveling the competition.

The decisive doubles match saw Hamza Roman and Abubakar Talha triumph over the Indonesian pair, securing the championship title for Pakistan.

"I am extremely proud of how the boys played from start to finish. Their dedication and hard work paid off," said Pakistan team captain Shehzad Khan.

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi hailed the victory as a moment of national pride. He commended Mikael Ali Baig, Abubakar Talha, and Hamza Roman, along with captain Shehzad Khan, for their outstanding performance.

With this historic achievement, Pakistan has also qualified for the ITF Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Junior Qualifying Event, scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan from May 19-24, 2025.

The tournament will feature 16 teams from Asia and Oceania competing for a spot in the World Group.

"This victory marks a new era for Pakistan's junior tennis, showcasing the incredible talent we possess and the bright future of our young players," said PTF Secretary General Colonel (Retd.) Ziauddin Tufail in his message to the team and their families.

According to the PTF President, Pakistan's Junior Davis Cup team ranked 16th in 2023, improved to 5th place in 2024, and ultimately emerged as champions in 2025.