Munir Pirzada

Munir A. Pirzada (3 January 1937 – 2 November 2019) was a Pakistani professional tennis player and the former Secretary of Pakistan Tennis Federation.[1][2] He played forty-seven first-class matches, including 1956 Wimbledon Championships and Davis Cup tournaments.

Munir Pirzada
Native nameمنیر پیرزادہ
ITF nameMunir Pirzada
Born(1937-01-03)January 3, 1937
Pakistan
DiedNovember 2, 2019(2019-11-02) (aged 82)
Karachi, Pakistan

He won 28 first class matches out of 47 throughout his career, leading him to retain his position in national championship from 1956 to 1960.[3][4] In 1956, he also played in Australian Open and Roland Garros tournaments.[5]

References
  1. "Pakistan tennis has hit rock bottom: Munir Pirzada". DAWN.COM. 30 April 2009.
  2. "Mr. Munir A. Pirzada, A Former Secretary Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Passed Away". UrduPoint.
  3. "Former tennis legend Pirzada passes away". The Nation. 3 November 2019.
  4. "PTF condoles death of Munir". www.thenews.com.pk.
  5. "Munir Pirzada Tennis Player Profile". itftennis.com.
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