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Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi Retires at Islamabad ATP Challenger Opening

The 45-year-old caps a 27-year career that helped raise the sport’s profile in Pakistan.

Overview

  • He announced his retirement at the opening ceremony of the inaugural ATP Challenger Pakistan in Islamabad on Monday night.
  • Serving as Pakistan Tennis Federation president, he is hosting the country’s first ATP Challenger tournament.
  • He delivered an emotional farewell, thanking his family, coaches, fellow athletes and the media.
  • Across a career that began in 1998, he became Pakistan’s only Grand Slam finalist, reached No. 8 in doubles, and won 18 tour-level titles including two Masters 1000 trophies.
  • The ATP recognized him among 2025 retirements at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, while reports differ on whether his last match was this week’s event in Islamabad or a Davis Cup tie in Paraguay in September.