Munir Pirzada
Native nameمنیر پیرزادہ
ITF nameMunir Pirzada
Born(1937-01-03)3 January 1937
British India
Died2 November 2019(2019-11-02) (aged 82)
Karachi, Pakistan

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.

Pirzada 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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