Abid Ali Akbar
Abid Ali Akbar is a Pakistani professional tennis player. Having won two national titles in singles and eight in doubles,[1] Abid made his debut for Pakistan's tennis team in the Davis Cup.[2] He is also the younger brother of Ahmed Ali Akbar.[3]
| Country (sports) |  Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990s Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
Education
Abid received his education from the University of Idaho.[2] He is currently studying at the University of Reno.[1]
Tennis career
Abid's father Muhammad Ali Akbar is a tennis coach. Both used to play at the PTF court in Islamabad regularly. After Abid went to the United States, he used to train for tennis at the University of Idaho, and in 2015, he made his debut for Pakistan in the Davis Cup. He also reunited with his old friend Ahmed Chaudhry.[2]
References
- "Success in sports, preparation for life | Sports | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
- "Abid Ali Akbar — Pakistan's next emerging tennis hope". The Express Tribune. April 27, 2015.
- Khan, Manal Faheem. "There's a new Ahmed Ali on the block!". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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