Islamabad (GNP): Pakistan Sweep Bhutan 3–0 on Day Two of Billie Jean King Cup in Islamabad. Youngsters Romaisa Malik and Hajra Sohail Shine on Billie Jean King Cup Debut as Pakistan Continue Winning Run.
Pakistan delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III (B) 2026, defeating Bhutan 3–0 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad.
Pakistan’s players displayed confidence, determination and teamwork across the singles and doubles matches to secure a comprehensive victory and strengthen their campaign in the international team competition.
In the singles matches, experienced campaigners Ushna Suhail and Mahin Aftab Qureshi played very well, demonstrating their skills, composure and fighting spirit to put Pakistan in a strong position by winning both the singles.
The doubles match brought a particularly encouraging moment for Pakistan tennis, as young players Romaisa Malik and Hajra Sohail represented Pakistan in the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time. Despite being newcomers to the prestigious international team event, the young pair played with remarkable confidence and determination, combining their efforts effectively to secure victory for Pakistan.
Match Results
GROUP-A
Pakistan beat Bhutan 3–0
· Ushna Suhail beat Tandin Dorji 6-0,6-0
· Mahin Aftab Qureshi beat Tenzin Wangsel Lhaden 6-0,6-0
· Romasia Malik / Hajra Sohail beat Kinley Yangden / Tandin Tsheyang Wangmo 6-1,6-4
Maldives beat Bahrain 3-0
· Keyara Usama Ali beat Hajar Zaidan 6-1,6-0
· Aishath Karin Saizan beat Eman Alzaimoor 6-0,6-1
· Aishath Karin Saizan / Nayara Usama Ali beat Hajar Zaidan / Gharam Alkhayat 6-1,6-0
GROUP-B
Qatar beat Kuwait 3-0
· Khadija Gassama beat Huda Aldabbous 4-3 (Retd)
· Mubaraka Al Naimi beat Sumou Aldabbous 6-1,6-2
· Hind Al Mudahka / Dana Khalifa w/o Huda Aldabbous / Sumou Aldabbous
Iran beat Jordan 3-0
· Yasaman Yazdani beat Anna Abualhaj 6-0,6-3
· Meshkatolzahra Safi beat Noor Sayej 6-3,6-1
· Kimia Sagheb Tehrani/ Hana Soltani beat Hajar Al Louzi / Rama Bagaeen 6-1,6-1
Also read: Russian, Kazakh and Uzbek Diplomats Hit the Pitch in Islamabad
Pakistan will take on Maldives on Friday, 23 October 2026
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
