Pakistan’s tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi continues to make history, securing another gold medal at the ITF Masters 40+ World Championship in the Mixed Doubles category alongside France’s Magalie Girard.
In a thrilling final, the duo staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Germany’s Katharina Rath and Andreas Thivessen 7-5, 6-3. Trailing 2-5 in the first set, Aisam and Girard stormed back, winning five consecutive games to seize control of the match before dominating the second set.
An elated Aisam-ul-Haq dedicated the victory to Pakistan, expressing his pride at raising the country’s flag on the international stage.
“I am overjoyed and humbled by this triumph! Seeing the Pakistan flag fly high is a testament to our country’s resilience and spirit,” he said.
Back-to-Back Golds for Pakistan
This latest victory follows another historic achievement by Aisam and his long-time doubles partner Aqeel Khan, who claimed gold in the Men’s 45+ Doubles category just a day earlier. The Pakistani duo dominated Finland’s Lauri Kiiski and Sweden’s Andreas Lindgren with a 7-6 (13-11), 6-0 win, showcasing their trademark aggression and teamwork.
Aisam-ul-Haq’s triumphs reinforce his status as one of Pakistan’s greatest sporting icons, proving that age is no barrier to excellence on the court.
