Pakistan sweep Bhutan 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup Group III

Pakistan completed a commanding 3-0 victory over Bhutan on Thursday to maintain their winning momentum in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III (B) tournament in Islamabad. The home team secured both singles matches before completing the clean sweep in doubles at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Tennis Complex.

Ushna Suhail opened the tie with an emphatic performance against Tandin Dorji, winning 6-0, 6-0 without conceding a game. Her straight-set result gave Pakistan an immediate advantage and placed Bhutan under pressure ahead of the second singles contest.

Mahin Aftab Qureshi followed with another dominant display, defeating Tenzin Wangsel Lhaden by the same 6-0, 6-0 scoreline. The victory established an unassailable 2-0 lead for Pakistan before the doubles match began.

With the tie already secured, Pakistan fielded debutants Romaisa Malik and Hajra Sohail in the doubles rubber. The pair defeated Kinley Yangden and Tandin Tsheyang Wangmo 6-1, 6-4, completing Pakistan’s clean sweep in their first appearance at the international team competition.

The doubles contest presented a tougher challenge in the second set after Pakistan controlled the opening set. Romaisa and Hajra nevertheless maintained their composure to close the match in straight sets, adding valuable international experience to the squad while preserving the team’s perfect record in the tie.

Pakistan’s comprehensive result was built on control across all three matches. The singles players did not lose a game, while the debutant doubles combination conceded only five games, demonstrating the depth available to the home side during the regional competition.

Other fixtures also produced decisive results. Maldives defeated Bahrain 3-0 in Group A, while Qatar and Iran registered identical 3-0 victories against Kuwait and Jordan respectively in Group B, keeping the competition among the participating teams intense.

Pakistan will face Maldives on Friday in their next assignment. The encounter will test the hosts against another team coming off a clean sweep and could play an important role in determining Pakistan’s position as the tournament moves toward its decisive stage.

The latest victory gives Pakistan confidence as they pursue progress in the women’s international team event. Sustaining the same consistency against stronger opposition will be essential, with the team needing disciplined singles performances and reliable doubles combinations in the remaining fixtures.