Islamabad — Pakistan delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Senegal in their Davis Cup World Group II tie at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Complex, clinching the decisive point in doubles before sealing a clean sweep in the reverse singles on Saturday.
The experienced pair of Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Muzammil Murtaza secured the tie with a straight-sets win in the doubles rubber, defeating Senegal’s Seydina Andre and Nicolas Jadoun 7-6, 7-6 to take an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Age is just a number 🇵🇰
After coming back from match point down to defeat Senegal’s Seydina Andre 6-7 (3), 7-6 (6), 6-2 Aqeel Khan has become the 8th-oldest player in #DavisCup history to record a singles match-win.
He gives Pakistan a 2-0 lead over Senegal in World Group II. pic.twitter.com/YlZdGEgZkH
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) February 6, 2026
Key Highlights
- Pakistan wins Davis Cup tie 5-0 against Senegal.
- Qureshi-Murtaza clinch decisive doubles 7-6, 7-6.
- Muhammad Shoaib seals final point 7-5, 6-2 over Jadoun.
- First reverse singles ends in walkover for Pakistan.
- Friday singles: Muzammil beats Jadoun in three sets; Aqeel Khan defeats Andre in comeback.
- Pakistan’s first Davis Cup tie of 2026 ends in whitewash.
With the tie already decided, Pakistan maintained momentum. The first reverse singles ended in a walkover, and Muhammad Shoaib closed out the series emphatically, beating Jadoun 7-5, 6-2 in the final rubber to complete the clean sweep.
On the opening day, Pakistan built a 2-0 lead with strong singles performances: Muzammil Murtaza outlasted Jadoun in three sets, while veteran Aqeel Khan staged a comeback to defeat Andre.
The commanding performance at home marks a strong start for Pakistan in the 2026 Davis Cup campaign, showcasing depth, experience, and determination from the national team.
This whitewash not only boosts morale but also reinforces Pakistan’s growing presence in international tennis — a proud moment for fans and a solid step toward higher tiers in the competition.
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