Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is honored to announce the visit of global tennis icon Björn Borg to Pakistan during the ITF Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament series scheduled from April 26 to May 10 2026 at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The tournaments will feature more than 200 international players from around the world, making it one of the most significant international tennis events ever hosted in Pakistan. Borg is one of the most influential figures in tennis history. He dominated the sport during the 1970s and early 1980s, was ranked World No. 1 for 109 weeks, and won 11 Grand Slam titles, including six French Open and five consecutive Wimbledon championships. Widely regarded as a global sporting icon before the era of Federer and Nadal, his visit is considered a great honor for Pakistan tennis. This landmark visit follows earlier high-profile sporting visits, including boxing legend Muhammad Ali. It is expected that Borg’s visit will rank among the most significant international sports celebrity visits to Pakistan. His visit, along with his family (wife and two sons), is expected to significantly enhance the international profile of tennis in Pakistan and inspire young players across the country.

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, stated that the Government of Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, is doing commendable work in strengthening the country’s international standing by facilitating mediation efforts between Iran and the USA to help avoid a major global conflict, and that the tennis fraternity highly appreciates these peace efforts, adding that as a result of these initiatives, top global political dignitaries and international personalities are visiting Pakistan, reflecting the country’s growing importance on the world stage. He further stated that, in the field of sports, he and the Pakistan Tennis Federation are making every possible effort to project a positive image of Pakistan internationally. He added that the increasing visits of international sports personalities are a testament to the Federation’s successful efforts in promoting tennis and positioning Pakistan as a safe and attractive destination for international sporting events.

Qureshi added that the visit of Borg will be a great boost for Pakistan’s international image as well as for the development and promotion of tennis in the country. Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail Secretary General of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, along with the PTF management, expressed their delight over the visit of the tennis legend and assured that every possible effort will be made to ensure the success of his visit and the smooth conduct of the event.