Teaming up with fellow Pakistani Muzammil Murtaza, the duo stormed into the final of the Islamabad ATP Challenger, becoming the first all Pakistani pair ever to reach the final of any ATP event.
For a player who has lifted Pakistan’s flag across the tennis world for more than two decades, this moment carries both nostalgia and quiet triumph.
Although Aisam has previously appeared in 42 ATP World Tour finals and 30 ATP Challenger finals, he had never before played a final alongside a Pakistani partner. His journey often unfolded with international teammates, making this achievement feel like a long awaited homecoming.
Their semifinal victory was nothing short of emphatic. Entering the draw as wild card entrants, Aisam and Murtaza defeated Turkey’s seeded pair, Alp Horoz and Mert Alkaya, with a composed 1 6, 4 6 win, an upset that left the local crowd buzzing with pride.
In the championship match, the Pakistani duo will face the fourth seeded team of Dominik Palan of the Czech Republic and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan.
For Aisam, this final is more than just another match, it is the last chapter of his ATP career. He recently announced his retirement from professional tennis, marking this week as both a farewell tour and a celebration of endurance, loyalty, and national spirit.
As he steps onto the court for his final ATP showdown, Aisam carries the hopes of a nation and the calm determination of a man who simply wants to end his journey on a winning note.
In a career filled with global partnerships and international milestones, reaching a final on home soil with a compatriot may be the most heartfelt victory of all.
