Aisam to play in world event in Thailand

LAHORE: Pakistan's top most tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq is set to achieve another land mark in his tennis career by appearing in Thailand Open ATP World Tennis Championship after qualifying for the grand event carrying a prize money of US$ 576,000.

In order to qualify for the singles main draw of this prestigious tournament Aisam had to pass through the rigour of two tough rounds of the qualifying.

In the final round of the qualifying Aisam prevailed over the strong sixth seed Luka Gregorc of Slovenia showing better physical fitness, stamina and stronger serve & volley game in a match which lasted for two hours and fifty minutes.