KARACHI: The first Karachi Gymkhana-Toyota Pakistan ITF Seniors Tennis Championship will be held from Dec 1-7 at the Karachi Gymkhana.

Events including singles competitions in 35-plus, 45-plus, 55-plus, 60 and 65-plus categories as well as the doubles will be held.

Besides, women 35-plus singles will also be contested as well as juniors under-17, u-15, u-13, u-11, 9, events.

Last date of entry for the championship is Nov 10. A daily allowance of Rs700 will be given to all outstation players until elimination. Entry fee of Rs300 per player per event will be charged while $30 from all foreign players.

Ronnie Dubash is the tournament director while the ITF has appointed Khalid Rehmani as the referee for the event.

Send entries for local events at tennisassociation.sindh@gmail.com or on 0300-3607209.

Published in Dawn October 25th, 2016

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