About Us
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is the governing body of tennis in Pakistan, linking member associations throughout the country. We promote and facilitate participation in tennis at all levels, and also conduct national and international tournaments. The most widely recognized of these include:
- The Davis Cup
- The Fed Cup
- National Ranking Tournaments
- ITF Tennis Pro Circuit for Men’s & Women’s
Beginnings
The Pakistan Tennis Federation has been functional since 1948 for promotion of Tennis in Pakistan. The Pakistan Tennis Federation is also affiliated with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), besides having affiliated units like the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air force, POF Wah, WAPDA, PIA, SNGPL, HEC, and representatives of all the provinces and Islamabad Capital Territory.
The Pakistan Tennis Federation is headquartered at the S. Dilawar Abbas–PTF Tennis Complex, situated on Garden Avenue, Islamabad. The PTF Complex facilities are regularly utilized by National players, diplomats and their families, foreigners and other Tennis enthusiasts.
Over the years, Pakistan has produced some excellent tennis players bringing laurels for the country at the Asian and even International levels. Tennis is widely played in Pakistan, with almost all cities having several clubs with courts.
Pakistan made it to the Davis Cup World Group stage in 2005, the pinnacle of Pakistan Tennis, and currently Pakistan is playing in Asia Oceania Zone Group-I. In 2017, international tennis returned to Pakistan after a lapse of almost 12 years in the form of Davis cup and ITF Pro-Circuit Tournaments. Pakistan won three consecutive Davis Cup ties in 2017-18.
Vision
To establish the game of tennis as one of the most popular sports and recreational activities in Pakistan, and to strive for Pakistan to be one of the eminent tennis playing nations.
Mission
To promote the sport of tennis throughout Pakistan, recognizing the health, social, economic and entertainment benefits of sports in general, and tennis in particular, for everyone without discrimination.
Our Values
- Character building for better conduct during stress and strain.
- Discipline to ensure high standards of sportsmanship.
- Team work for better understanding and strengthening the bond between players.
- Accountability to ensure transparency and merit.
Presidents & Secretaries of Pakistan Tennis Federation
1948-1958 | Justice S.A. Rehman | President |
Mr. Ahmad Hussain Khokhar | Hon. Secretary | |
1959-1966 | Mr. I.U.Khan | President |
Syed Mehmud Alam | Hon. Secretary | |
1959-1966 | Mr. I.U.Khan | President |
Syed Mehmud Alam | Hon. Secretary | |
1967-1977 | Prince of Bahawalpur (Nawab) Governor of Punjab | President |
Mr. Azhar Noon | Hon. Secretary | |
Ch. Muhammad Farooq | Hon. Secretary | |
1977-1983 | Col. Munir Ahmad | President |
Col. Opal | Hon. Secretary | |
1984-1985 | Gen. Rahimuddin Khan | President |
Mr. Munir A.Pirzada | Hon. Secretary | |
1986-1990 | Gen. Tallat Masood | President |
Col. Baig | Hon. Secretary | |
1991-1995 | Senator Mr. Wasim Sajjad | President |
Mr. Munir A.Pirzada | Hon. Secretary | |
1996-2001 | Mr. Anwar Saifulah Khan | President |
Col. Dar (2 year) 1996-1998 | Hon. Secretary | |
Mr. Ali Akber (4 year) 1998-2002 | Hon. Secretary | |
2002 – 2010 | Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas | President |
Major (Retd.) A.Rashid Khan | Hon. Secretary | |
2010 – 2014 | Syed Kaleem Imam | President |
Mr. Mumtaz Yousaf | Hon. Secretary | |
2014 – 2024 | Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan | President |
Mr. Muhammad Khalid Rehmani 2015-2017 | Hon. Secretary | |
Mr. Sanaullah Aman (03 Months) 2017 | Hon. Secretary | |
Mr. Syed Abu Ahmad Akif (03 Months) 2018 | Hon. Secretary | |
Col. Gul Rehman [R] 2018 to 10 February 2024 |
Hon. Secretary
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11th February, 2024 till date | Mr. Aisam ul Haq Qureshi | President |
Lt Col Zia-ud-din Tufail(R) | Hon Secretary |