Pakistan beat Hong Kong 2-1 in Davis Cup

HONG KONG: Pakistan obtained 2-1 lead over Hong Kong in Group II tie of the Davis Cup Oceania Zone here on Saturday.

In the doubles event, Pakistan pair of Aisam-ul-Haq and Aqeel Khan defeated the Hong Kong pair of Cheuk Wai Hui and Hiu-Tung Yu 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Earlier in the singles opener, Pakistan tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq won against Hong Kong’s Cheuk Wai Hui with a convincing victory after his teammate Aqeel Khan Khan lost narrowly against Hiu-Tung Yu, the Hong Kong number one in a marathon five-setter on Friday.

Thus, Pakistan is leading 2-1 in the tie against Hong Kong.

Tomorrow, reverse singles will be played in the event.