In the Under-15 categories semi-final Noor-ul-Ain Ejaz of Sui Southern Gas Pipe Line recorded straight sets victory against Hira Aqeel. Noor Ul Ain Ejaz, a top seeded player, did not give much time to Hira Aqeel to strike back. Hira Aqeel made some resistance, especially in the first and second set but it was an easy sailing for Noor Ul Ain Ejaz in the third set.
Noor Ul Ain won the first set by 12-10 before leveling it thrice at 6-6, 9-9 and 10-10. Hira played well and her forceful smashes created a panic like situation for Noor Ul Ain. Noor played well and managed her position despite a counter onslaught from Hira and thus won the first set by 12-10. It was the third and decisive set in which Noor Ul Ain of SNGPL marched to victory at 11-6. The set was once tied at 6-6 before Noor winning it by 11-6.
In the second semi-final third seeded Laiba Ijaz upset second seed Nimra in the marathon five sets battle, the score was 12-10, 9-11, 10-12, 13-11 and 11-9. The match lasted for 52 minute when both Laiba and Nimra played attacking game and gave each other a tough fight. In the Under-19 Komal Khan upset Amina of PIA in another thrilling match by 3-1. Komal lost the first set by 10-12 and staged a strong come back after conceding a set. After conceding a set, Komal raced up to victory at 11-9, 12-10 and 11-9. Komal played a stunning game against her strong rival Amina of PIA and marched to the final.
In the second semi-final of the Under-19 category Noor Ul Huda of SNGPL defeated Kainat in straight sets, the score was 11-6, 11-7 and 11-6. Noor Ul Huda of SNGPL fully dominated the proceedings and did not give much time to Kainat of KP to settle down.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2017