Pakistan names three-player squad for Davis Cup Juniors in Kazakhstan

Islamabad: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has announced a three-member squad for the Davis Cup Juniors, which is scheduled to take place in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, from May 16 to 24, 2026.

According to the federation, trials to finalise Pakistan’s team were held at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad from March 30 to April 2, 2026. The selection process included 12 players who had been invited on the basis of their current rankings and performances.

The final squad consists of Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani and Zohaib Afzal Malik. The PTF said Talha was not required to appear in the trials in view of his recent strong showing.

In its announcement, the federation stated that Talha was exempted from the selection process in recognition of his recent outstanding performance, while the remaining places in the team were decided after the trials in Islamabad.

The Davis Cup Juniors event will be hosted in Shymkent over nine days in May, with Pakistan set to be represented by the three selected players.

Selection process held in Islamabad

The PTF said the trials were conducted over four days at its Islamabad complex. A dozen players took part after being shortlisted through their rankings and performances, with the exercise aimed at choosing the national side for the upcoming international competition.

Following the completion of the trials, the federation confirmed the names of the three players who will travel to Kazakhstan for the tournament.

PTF office-bearers extend best wishes

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF, Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Secretary General of the PTF, and the federation’s management conveyed their good wishes to the selected players and their families ahead of the event.

The announcement marks the formal completion of Pakistan’s selection process for the Davis Cup Juniors, with the team now set to prepare for the competition in Kazakhstan later this year.

The federation’s statement did not provide further details beyond the names of the selected players, the dates and venue of the trials, and the schedule and location of the tournament.