That he may bring the real joy of Eid for Pakistani Nation. The nation, which is terribly depressd for month or so…
Please Allah reward me if i have done a single good deed in this holy month in the form of his victory in US Open Finals. Ameen
Its been decades since Pakistan won an aclaimed world title. Before that we were Champions. Pakistani Players used to win international titles every year, in every continent of this world.
The commentator on USOPEN website radio said Bob Bryan's serve WILL NOT BE BROKEN in this match... he said it 3 times... and they just broke his serve.... made me day!!!!
very well played!! even though aisam and rohan lost, they are getting way more coverage in the media than those who won because of the powerful msg of peace they conveyed in these volatile times, their sweatshirts ‘stop war, start tennis’ said it all. Aisam’s speech was outstanding in its simplicity :jhanda:
NEW YORK, Sept 10, 2010 (AFP) -** Pakistan’s Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna lost the U.S. Open men’s doubles final to U.S. top seeds Mike and Bob Bryan on Friday but were winners in their wider mission to inspire peace.**
With United Nations ambassadors Hardeep Singh Puri of India and Abdullah Hussain Haroon of Pakistan sitting together cheering on the “Indo-Pak Express”, Qureshi and Bopanna were beaten by the top-ranked duo 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4).
“This has been the best match we ever played. These guys played incredible. We had to step up and match their energy,” Bob Bryan said. “Maybe it’s lifting their games they are playing for the world not just for India and Pakistan.”
Bopanna and Qureshi, who promote peace between their feuding homelands, raised their game on the eve of the ninth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
As issues of a building a mosque near the 9/11 attack site in New York and possible burning of Korans in Florida threaten to pull apart America and the Muslim world, Qureshi made an appeal for understanding. “I feel there’s a very wrong perception of Pakistan as a terrorist country,” Qureshi said. “We are a friendly, caring and peace-loving country and we want peace as much as you all.” Qureshi drew a standing ovation from fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “It choked me up,” Bob Bryan said. "He was quivering a little bit. Just to give that message to everyone was very heartfelt. “What they are doing is a lot more important than winning the U.S. Open.”
Bryan brothers win 3rd U.S. Open doubles title but Pakistani wins crowd
Reporting from New York — Bob and Mike Bryan, twin brothers from Camarillo, won their third (http://www.paklinks.com/topic/sports/tennis/u.s.-open-tennis-EVSPR000069.topic) doubles title and their ninth Grand Slam championship Friday, but it was the moment when Pakistani player Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi took the microphone inside a jampacked Arthur Ashe Stadium that brought the crowd to its feet and tears to Bob’s eyes.
“My parents are watching in Pakistan and I love you all,” Qureshi said. “I want to say something on behalf of all Pakistanis. It is the wrong perception that Pakistan is being a terrorist country. We are a loving, caring people and we want peace as much as you guys want it. May God love us all.”
The top-ranked Bryans beat Rohan Bopanna of India and Qureshi 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) but the match seemed almost secondary.
I was amazed at mashallah his skill and talents- He spoke extremely well and certainly made me proud- Mashallah may Allah swt bless him with Emaan , prosperity and kaamyaabi at all levels- Ameen.. as a Pakistani young man.. he deserves all credit and coming from such a well established family that have instilled such high values- a BIG UP to them too mashalah:k:…His final comments about Americas perception of Pakistanis was just awesome… he was humble about it and gracious… Im for one bowled over!!! Well done Aisam:jhanda:
PS:.. Not to mention hes SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTEEEEEEE… especially his smile and to die for dimples:hayaa:..
As I was watching his mixed doubles match I was thinking that this is an actual Pakistani, playing in the Wimbledon Finals. The feeling is simply incredible! May Allah grant him greater success!