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Sports Extra || Exclusive Interview of Mikaeel Ali Baig Pakistan No.1 Tennis Player U18
Host: Ahmad Nawaz
Apr 14, 2025
Welcome to Sports Extra I'm your host Ahmed Naz with the latest roundup of Sports Today. We've got something very special to discuss with you and I'm so so happy and over the moon and overjoyed that this young man is joining us…When you talk about the world of tennis you talk about the Junior Davis Cup in Malaysia. You can pick any tournament that he's participated in and you know he’s represented Pakistan with great pride and he is surely our national hero as well. And when we talk about his performances, they've just been spectacular. With each passing game he's just gotten better and better amongst his age group.
MIKAEEL ALI - RECIPIENT OF PRIDE OF PAKISTAN 2022
On March 23, 2022, Mikaeel Ali Baig was honored with the Pride of Performance award by ISPR Pakistan for his outstanding achievements in tennis and his role as a young ambassador for Pakistan on the global stage. At just 12 years old, Mikaeel became one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious recognition, inspiring the nation with his discipline, dedication, and dream to represent Pakistan at the highest levels of the sport.
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Mikaeel raises Pak flag high on and off the court
Mikaeel’s journey is set to reach an even grander stage. Out of 270 athletes who underwent rigorous trials, he has been selected as one of only 24 official ball kids for the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco, an event expected to feature tennis icons such as Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
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Mikaeel Ali Baig shines with back-to-back titles in Jamaica ITF junior circuit
Mikaeel’s journey is set to reach an even grander stage. Out of 270 athletes who underwent rigorous trials, he has been selected as one of only 24 official ball kids for the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco, an event expected to feature tennis icons such as Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
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Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches ITF singles and doubles titles
Fifteen-year-old Mikaeel Ali Baig carved his name into Pakistan’s tennis history by winning both the ITF singles and doubles titles on the same day in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The remarkable feat highlights his rapid rise as one of the country’s most promising young athletes.
Young Tennis Star Mikaeel Ali Baig Wins The Prestigious Tournament
15-year-old Mikaeel Ali Baig, Pakistan’s #1 ranked U18 tennis player, shares his philosophy on discipline, explaining that it matters more than just hard work or motivation. He talks about his commitment to always arriving early, leaving late, and keeping his training schedule consistent regardless of wins or losses.
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Mikaeel Baig breaks into top 800 after clinching ITF Juniors Doubles title
Pakistan’s rising tennis star Mikaeel Ali Baig has made a significant leap in the ITF world rankings, climbing from the 1400s to the 800s, following a string of impressive performances over the past three weeks.
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Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig stuns top seed to reach ITF J-30 Colombo final
Pakistan’s rising tennis sensation Mikaeel Ali Baig has breezed into the final of the ITF Junior Tennis Tournament J-30 Colombo, Sri Lanka with a sensational victory over tournament top seed Luke Koh of Singapore.
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Pakistan clinch historic win in Davis Cup Juniors 2025
In a thrilling upset, Pakistan’s junior tennis team defeated top-seeded Indonesia 2-1 in the final of the Asia-Oceania Pre-Qualifying for Davis Cup Juniors. The victory marked a historic moment for Pakistan, with the team remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
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Pakistan’s Young Tennis Star Wins Prestigious Bobby Curtis Title
Pakistan’s young tennis star, Mikaeel Ali Baig, has once again demonstrated his exceptional talent by winning the Bobby Curtis U16 Doubles Championship at the US Tennis Association Headquarters in Orlando.
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Mikaeel Ali Baig tennis prodigy, inspires hope, aims to make a difference
Mikaeel Ali Baig, a 14-year-old American Pakistani tennis prodigy, is determined to return to his homeland and make a difference despite the challenges. However, amidst this disheartening trend where so many skilled Pakistanis are leaving the country, Mikaeel Ali Baig's story shines bright.
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Punjab Sports Minister appoints Mikaeel as goodwill ambassador of SBP
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti appointed tennis prodigy 12-year-old Mikaeel Ali Baig, who called on him at National Hockey Stadium, as Goodwill Ambassador of the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) here on Tuesday.
Mikaeel Ali: Pakistan's youngest tennis star | Who has beaten India twice
Mikaeel Ali, known as "Javed Miandad" in tennis, became the champion by defeating India twice for the first time in the junior tennis tournament.
Mikaeel Ali - Future Sports Stars of Pakistan | Tennis Player
Future Sports Stars of Pakistan | Tennis Player (The child who defeated India). Mikaeel Ali Talking About Future Goals.
Mikaeel Ali - LEAD THE WAY - NBC6 MIAMI NEWS COVERAGE
NBC6 MIAMI NEWS talks to 10 year old Mikaeel about Lead The Way show, in which he interviews coaches, small business owners, leaders and front line workers who are making a difference and leading the way during Covid19 pandemic
Mikaeel Ali - LEAD THE WAY - FOX29 LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE
Fox29 talks to 10 year old Mikaeel about Lead The Way show, in which he interviews coaches, small business owners, leaders and front line workers who are making a difference and leading the way during Covid19 pandemic