Pakistan, April 7 -- The ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship (Leg-1) 2026 got underway at the PTF Tennis Complex here on Tuesday, attracting promising young talent from across the globe. Organized by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), the tournament features participation of 39 players - 24 boys and 15 girls - representing 14 countries including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig and Hamza Roman have been seeded first and second, respectively, in the boys' category, reflecting the host nation's strong presence in the competition. The championship is being held...